Pat Toomey Optimistic About Republican Legislative Agenda In 2017
Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey says he has high expectations about what Republicans can accomplish once Donald Trump takes office in January.
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Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey says he has high expectations about what Republicans can accomplish once Donald Trump takes office in January.
Chris discussed Donald Trump's meeting with leaders in the technology industry and a list of celebrities urging the presidential electors to deny Trump the Presidency. He spoke with mystery guest Taylor Hicks at 7:20, comedian and the host of Cash Cab, Ben Bailey, at 8:00 and Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey at 8:20 about his legislative expectations for the new year.
Rich discussed Democrats trying to swing the election by swaying electors not to vote for Donald Trump, Joy Behar's political commentary about the Constitution and Donald Trump's remark about 'no chain of command'. He also discussed interest rate increases, sanctuary cities and more. Rich gave away tickets to Rogue One at 5:20pm.
Pat Toomey called sanctuary cities a threat to the residents of Pennsylvania and hopes Donald Trump will crack down on them.
Chris discussed Donald Trump's deal with Carrier to keep some jobs in Indiana, a man arrested for vandalizing cars after the election and whether Wham's 'Last Christmas' is a Christmas song. He talked with economist Chris Butler about the deal reached with Carrier at 7:00, CSN Philly's Ray Didinger at 8:00 to preview the Eagles game against the Bengals, and Face the Nation's John Dickerson at 8:20 about Donald Trump considering Mitt Romney for the position of Secretary of State.
Pat Toomey expressed his surprise Donald Trump won the White House, but sees the electoral outcome as an opportunity for Republicans.
Chris reviewed the reaction to Donald Trump's election victory by President Obama and the media as well as the mounting protests against the President-elect across the country. He talked with Guy Ciarrocchi from the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry at 7:00 about Donald Trump's voter turnout in Pennsylvania and Senator Pat Toomey at 8:00 about his election victory on Tuesday.
Chris reviewed Donald Trump's over Hillary Clinton in the presidential election, speaking with John Hayward from Breitbart at 6:20, AB Stoddard from Real Clear Politics at 7:20, Ted Cruz's campaign manager Jeff Roe at 8:00 and Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:20.
Toomey beat out Democratic challenger Katie McGinty.
Senator Pat Toomey did cast his vote for Donald Trump.
Ed Rendell says Pat Toomey made a mistake not coming out clearly for or against Donald Trump, and it could cost him the Senate election.
The race between Democrat Katie McGinty and Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey is now regarded as the nation's most expensive Senate campaign ever.
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey made a campaign stop at the Court Diner in Media, Delaware County on Monday where he quickly turned his attention to his Democratic challenger, Katie McGinty.
Pat Toomey says the latest revelations from the FBI could spell trouble for Hillary Clinton.
Former State Senator Bruce Marks alleges the Democrats may try to commit voter fraud to defeat Donald Trump and Pat Toomey.
Republican Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions says Pat Toomey is one of the best in the Senate and should be re-elected.
Chris discussed last night's Senate debate between Pat Toomey and Katie McGinty at Temple University, President Obama reading 'mean Tweets' on Jimmy Kimmel and former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane being sentenced to 10 months in prison following a conviction on corruption charges.
A pair of homes were vandalized in Zionsville, Pa. near the residence of Senator Pat Toomey in Lehigh County.
Jake Tapper says he thinks Democrats feel optimistic about their chances in next month's elections.
It's expected the state of the presidential race will figure prominently in some of the discussion.
Senator Toomey ducked into several classrooms at Belmont Charter School for a lively exchange with students.
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst expressed her support for the re-election of Pat Toomey in Pennsylvania.
Chris discussed the Senatorial debate between Pat Toomey & Katie McGinty, President Obama's surprise appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and expectations for the next debate moderated by Chris Wallace. He also discussed Melania Trump's interview with Anderson Cooper, low ratings for Sunday Night Football and companies using Clinton fundraisers to lobby for the State Department. Chris spoke with Radio Host and Author Eric Metaxas about Christians voting for Donald Trump at 8:20.
Pennsylvania Republican Senator Pat Toomey faced off against Democratic challenger Katie McGinty in the first of two debates on Monday.
The Philadelphia Inquirer has endorsed Katie McGinty for U.S. Senate in her race against Senator Pat Toomey.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
Thousands of Pittsburgh-area elementary and middle school students got to witness a world premiere performance at Heinz Hall.
The Eagles are sending safety Sydney Brown to the Falcons in a trade including a draft pick swap.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
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Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
Thousands of Pittsburgh-area elementary and middle school students got to witness a world premiere performance at Heinz Hall.
The Eagles are sending safety Sydney Brown to the Falcons in a trade including a draft pick swap.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
All five students had their ankle bracelets removed on Friday and have been released from house arrest.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
It's been 200 years, or over 10,000 Sunday services, since Monumental Baptist Church was founded.
Five Philadelphia men were convicted in connection with a violent carjacking ring, where they would allegedly ship the stolen cars to Africa for resale.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Police in South Jersey are looking for two people caught on camera stealing a high-performance Dodge Charger Daytona from a driveway in Washington Township.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
The Eagles are sending safety Sydney Brown to the Falcons in a trade including a draft pick swap.
Chrissy Palladino may have retired from Camden Catholic High School, but her handprints remain on the girls' basketball program.
The Phillies said that, despite the rebrand, the statue of legendary Harry Kalas will remain in its original location.
A late goal from the Los Angeles Kings' Artemi Panarin tied Thursday night's game vs. the Flyers, who emerged victorious in a shootout.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
U.S. Marshals say Rashiem Russell was arrested in South Carolina on Friday after he was caught on camera punching a security guard in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania. Police say Russell fled the state and was arrested at a family member's house in Darlington.
March Madness is in full swing, and while basketball is on the mind of the country, a retired longtime head coach in South Jersey still has a hand in the game.
The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General said it started when an Evesham Township police officer tried to pull over a driver on Route 73 near Greentree Road shortly after 4:30 a.m.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working around the clock rebuilding a large portion of Ventnor's boardwalk. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes reports.
The ballpark eatery and bar named in honor of Philadelphia broadcasting legend Harry Kalas is getting a rebrand ahead of the Phillies' 2026 season.