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Philly controller Butkovitz wins primary

Philadelphia City Controller Alan Butkovitz has faced down two challengers for the Democratic nomination in his campaign for a third term as the city's fiscal watchdog. More>>

Pa. primary will settle municipal, judicial, races

It's primary day in Pennsylvania and a slew of nomination battles for municipal and judicial offices will soon be settled. More>>

Lawyers for Corbett, NCAA to argue antitrust case

Lawyers for Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett and the NCAA are expected in a Harrisburg federal courtroom to argue whether a judge should dismiss the antitrust lawsuit that Corbett filed over the NCAA's Penn State penalties. More>>

NJ Assembly taking up 4 gun bills

The Assembly is planning final votes on the first four new gun-related laws expected to reach Gov. Chris Christie's desk. More>>

Corbett gets cool reception at Pa. graduation

Gov. Tom Corbett got a cool reception when he addressed a central Pennsylvania university's graduating class. More>>

Cory Booker has made $1.3M for speeches since 2008

Newark Mayor Cory Booker has made $1.3 million in fees for 90 speeches he's given around the country since 2008, including nearly $500,000 since the start of last year. More>>

Christie: Obama wasn't assertive enough

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says President Barack Obama has not been assertive enough as three scandals involving his administration have mounted. More>>

Christie Discusses His Weight At MSNBC Host's Book Event

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he hasn't been feeling better three months after undergoing secret weight-loss surgery. More>>

Toomey shrugs at prospect of 2016 Sestak rematch

Unlike Joe Sestak, Republican Sen. Pat Toomey says he's not thinking about his 2016 re-election campaign just yet. More>>

GOP Proposes New 'Fiscal Cliff' Offer To Obama

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House Republicans negotiating with President Barack Obama on avoiding the so-called fiscal cliff are proposing to increase the eligibility age for Medicare and to lower cost-of-living hikes in Social Security benefits. More>>

Obama Campaign Ad Uses Romney Fundraiser Remarks

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The president's reelection campaign is launching its first television ad targeting Mitt Romney's controversial comments about Americans who do not pay taxes. More>>

Dems May Use Obscure Rule To Pass Reform

Nancy Pelosi says the House could pass a Senate version of the health-care bill -- without members even voting on it. More>>

Sweeney Defends Millionaire's Tax Proposal

New Jersey state Sen. Steve Sweeney joins "Good Day" Tuesday morning to discuss and defend the Democrats' budget proposals. More>>

Big Names Visiting Before Election

With just days to go until midterm elections, the president and first lady are headed our way again. More>>

Santorum To Return To Campaign Monday

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Rick Santorum's camp announced Saturday the candidate will return to the campaign trail Tuesday in his home state of Pennsylvania, tamping down speculation he may drop out of the presidential primary More>>

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