Opinion: Our Veterans Should Not Be At Risk In Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
When the deal is being made to change the tax rates and cut the deficit we must remember to keep our commitment to our veterans.
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When the deal is being made to change the tax rates and cut the deficit we must remember to keep our commitment to our veterans.
Even the most liberal of Democrats must agree that Obama's inability to get foes to work with him is severely impeding any progress this country.
Today, Republicans feel a combination of confusion, disbelief, and anger as to how a slim majority of Americans can possibly want four more years of the Obama administration in the White House. To many, it seems inconceivable that people want to take a chance on more of the same.
Former President Bill Clinton has become President Obama's surrogate-in-chief, making nearly two dozen campaign stops in the last week alone. Today, Clinton hit Pittsburgh.
The 2012 presidential campaign between President Obama and Mitt Romney will be book-ended by hurricanes.
We are currently seeing two very different approaches to the post-debate push from the two Presidential campaigns – Obama has a much stronger opening to the two week push.
With the CBS Local Presidential Forum coming to a close Barack Obama and Mitt Romney take their chance to set the record straight, pointing out the false accusations their opponent has leveled and giving their response.
The One Young World Summit, featuring leaders from around the world starts today in Pittsburgh.
Romney so misrepresented his record in Denver that it will be hard for the former Massachusetts Governor to walk it back tonight because Romney will be lying about his record to a room full of voters.
For all the billions spent by the Obama and Romney campaigns, Republican and Democratic parties, and countless outside groups, we may wake up November 7th to a Washington that is virtually unchanged.
Republicans will continue to talk down the economy for the next two months specifically because they want the economy, and the country, to suffer in order to win an election.
The most ridiculously annoying aspect of the Democratic political run for offices in 2012 is the incredibly long line of leftist millionaires who continually spew extreme hate and venom on the wealthy. Beyond having to "share the wealth", now Democrats are saying it's "never get the wealth".
The early returns are in and, according to the Neilson rating company, the Democrats beat the Republicans... and the NFL.
The Republican and Democratic National Conventions of 2012 – yawn-per-yawn – have to be the most uninspiring political conventions in recent history.
Bill Clinton is the feature act tonight but the warm-up comes when Randy Johnson of Bethel Park takes the stage to rip into Mitt Romney and Bain Capital for closing his plant in Indiana.
Pittsburgh delegate Amanda Green Hawkins was in the audience during the DNC, and talked via satellite to KDKA political editor Jon Delano.
Sitting in the Time Warner Cable Arena last night I was struck by how different the Democratic National Convention was from the Republican event last week. Unlike the Republicans in Tampa, Democrats focused on the fight to preserve the middle class and the American Dream.
What a difference four horrendous years makes. Thinking back to the Democratic National Convention of 2008 and now seeing what's going on in Charlotte, North Carolina this week at the Democratic National Convention of 2012 shows stark differences. The Democrats have no star power and pale in comparison to the Republicans' star-packed convention in Tampa.
With President Barack Obama's Vice President Joe Biden messing up more and more on the campaign trail as time passes, rumors of Biden being sent home to Delaware for good have abounded since last Friday. Will Hillary Clinton step into his place to save the White House for Obama and the Democrats?
The fact that Joe Biden is only a heartbeat away from the presidency should not only scare the hell out of every American, it should be reason enough for the Romney-Ryan ticket to win the 2012 election by a landslide.
According to Romney, Obama has taken away a number of work requirements from the federal welfare regulations. Republicans believe that Obama's executive measure on welfare funding to states makes it easier for non-working people get a free government check.
Congressman Mark Critz picked up a big-named endorsement. President Bill Clinton is throwing his support behind Critz over Jason Altmire.
It didn't take long for traffic to back up on the new two-mile highway near Shanksville Saturday morning as thousands were anxious to attend the dedication of the first phase of the Flight 93 National Memorial.
Several distinguished dignitaries paid their respects at the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pa. on Saturday.
Saul Baxin, 31, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault in connection with the stabbing.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Minnesota Twins 9-3 to complete a three-game sweep.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
Police in Bethel Park are searching for the owner of a chicken that was found wandering along a roadway and temporarily disrupting traffic.
Saul Baxin, 31, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault in connection with the stabbing.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Minnesota Twins 9-3 to complete a three-game sweep.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
Police in Bethel Park are searching for the owner of a chicken that was found wandering along a roadway and temporarily disrupting traffic.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus is suing over a ballot referendum that he says would illegally impose term limits on his position.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
There will be plenty of professional artists showcasing their talent at this weekend's ChalkFest, but now, Boaz Frankel is trying his hand at the medium with his rendition of Heather and David!
Nothing beats the taste of homegrown tomatoes, but as any greenthumb will tell you, plants can be vulnerable to fungal disease. Garden guru Doug Oester is here to show us the early warning signs, and what you can do to prevent it!
Our very own Daisy Jade is getting up close and personal with some of the remarkable raptors at the National Aviary!
While a lot of what you eat and cook at summer barbecues are often not the healthiest choices, you can turn that around without losing the flavor! Fitness and nutritional expert Lisa Stugart joins us to show us some simple swaps!
Boaz Frankel is giving us a preview of this weekend's Chalk Festival in Pittsburgh and he's joined by The Pitt's Dr. Robby....sort of...
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Minnesota Twins 9-3 to complete a three-game sweep.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Rico Dowdle has reunited with Mike McCarthy, just as his mother Leslie predicted.
Jake Mangum finished with three hits, including his first home run of the season as the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Minnesota Twins 10-9.
Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning to give the Pirates a 6-5 victory over the Twins on Friday night.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Ohio's tax break for data centers is costing the state far more than expected.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, and a new song may be the unofficial summer anthem.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
The Carnegie International exhibition at the Carnegie Museum of Art opened earlier this month.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
June 1st marks the official start of the summer travel season and the beginning of the battle to afford the gas to travel.
Joe Negri’s death is being felt by people across the Pittsburgh region and the world. That includes those who knew him best. KDKA-TV’s Ricky Sayer spoke with David Newell, who played Mr. Rogers' delivery man, Mr. McFeely, and spent years alongside the handyman himself.
Joe Negri, known to many within Pittsburgh as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday. Kristine Sorensen looks back at his long and legendary career in TV and music.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Rob Wilson's forecast!
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
