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PA Budget Debate

Sequestration Cuts to be Triggered on Friday

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Congress still has a few days to act, but compromise on a federal deficit-reduction plan appears to be less likely by the hour.  Radio PA’s Matt Paul caught up with US Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Tuesday, to discuss the so-called sequester:SEQUESTER

US Senator Bob Casey

US Senator Bob Casey

Casey’s reference to 78,000 lost jobs in the Keystone State is based on a 2012 study from George Mason University.  The other consequences Casey alludes to are largely based on data released by the White House this week. 

Senate Democrats’ revenue-raising plans would target the wealthy, but Republicans in Congress believe the savings must be accomplished through spending reductions.  Last session, the GOP-controlled House passed two measures, which Speaker John Boehner called “smarter cuts.”

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Radio PA Roundtable 09.07.12

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On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, Brad Christman and Matt Paul bring you reflections from the Democratic and Republican national conventions via political analyst Terry Madonna from F&M College in Lancaster. Also, Radio PA Sports Director Rick Becker spotlights the story of Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ryan Clark who will be inactive for this weekend’s opening game in Denver.

Radio PA Roundtable is a 30-minute program featuring in-depth reporting on the top news stories of the week.

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Radio PA Roundtable 08.24.12

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On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, Brad Christman and Matt Paul preview Penn State’s attempt to shift focus from off-the-field disasters to the team that will take the field next Saturday for the 2012 season opener against Ohio University. You’ll also get an update on a select committee on property taxes and hear details about the report generated by the governor’s Advisory Committee on Manufacturing.

Radio PA Roundtable is a 30-minute program featuring in-depth reporting on the top news stories of the week.

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Radio PA Roundtable 08.17.12

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On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, Brad Christman and Matt Paul update you on Pennsylvania’s Voter ID law, now that the Commonwealth Court has issued a key ruling; Matt talks to a state lawmaker about property tax reform; and we have new poll numbers on the presidential race in Pennsylvania.

Radio PA Roundtable is a 30-minute program featuring in-depth reporting on the top news stories of the week.

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Radio PA Roundtable 08.10.12

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On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, Brad Christman and Matt Paul bring you what may be Governor Tom Corbett’s most extensive comments to date on his role in the Jerry Sandusky investigation. You’ll also hear what Pennsylvania district attorneys would like to do with some of the $60 million in fines Penn State will be paying; and what happens to all those new stadiums and arenas after the Olympic Games are over?

Radio PA Roundtable is a 30-minute program featuring in-depth reporting on the top news stories of the week.

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Radio PA Roundtable 08.03.12

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On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, Brad Christman and Matt Paul discuss the latest Voter ID developments as a Commonwealth Court hearing wrapped this week; you’ll also get a wrap-up of another busy week at Penn State University as attentions shift to on-the-field concerns in the football program; and an update on the efforts to privatize PA Lottery management. You can also play along with Brad and Matt as they offer a quiz on the new AP NFL power poll. Where did your Eagles and Steelers rank?

Radio PA Roundtable is a 30-minute program featuring in-depth reporting on the top news stories of the week.

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