Councilman explains benefits of new rule banning medical debt on credit reports
A Pittsburgh councilman said the benefits are limitless for people buried under medical debt.
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A Pittsburgh councilman said the benefits are limitless for people buried under medical debt.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking "extraordinary measures" or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling by mid-January.
After 10 straight interest-rate hikes, borrowers face sharply higher costs for credit cards, mortgages and other loans.
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
The debt ceiling deal has cleared both chambers of Congress and is headed to the president's desk.
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Lee was the only no-vote among western Pennsylvania house members.
With pandemic aid ending earlier this year, some food-stamp recipients are skipping meals or watering down baby formula.
Rep. Thomas Massie broke with two other conservatives on the House Rules Committee to advance the legislation to the House floor.
The debt ceiling deal includes a provision to end the pandemic-related federal student loan payment pause
Critics say allowing the Mountain Valley Pipeline to be fast-tracked would be a "colossal error" after a history of construction complaints and the impacts of its potential emissions.
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Time is running short for House Republicans and the White House to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling to avoid default.
Everything from the stock market to Social Security payments could be jolted if the U.S. defaults on its obligations.
Even a short default could wipe out more than a million jobs, especially in parts of the U.S. that depend on federal spending.
Millions of Social Security recipients "need to be very careful" about spending because payments could be delayed, one expert said.
The U.S. may be unable to pay its bills within weeks if Congress does not raise or suspend the debt ceiling.
The United States is expected to reach its debt limit on Thursday.
House members are headed back to the Hill to push through a raise on the nation's debt ceiling.
For all the commotion -- some would say insanity -- that Washington created over the fiscal cliff these last few weeks, you'd think final approval of a bill late Tuesday night to avoid the cliff would mark lots of changes in tax rates for average Americans. Not so.
Grover is the ultimate in single interest constituencies in Washington. He is not accountable to anybody. He does not disclose who funds him, who pays him to do what he does or how much he is paid to blackmail GOP Members of Congress to sign his pledge not to raise taxes.
The debt ceiling crisis is over. The Senate passed a bill of compromise that the House approved last night and President Barack Obama has signed it.
During a Monday, closed-door caucus meeting on the debt ceiling, Congressman Mike Doyle, from Pennsylvania, likened negotiating with Republican Tea Party members to dealing with terrorists, to which Vice President Joe Biden was said to agree.
More than 40,000 baggies of fentanyl were seized after a traffic stop on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, authorities said.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, Colewell Street has been plowed in, leaving a couple effectively trapped at their home.
Pittsburgh remains in snow removal mode after this weekend's storm, but after it's plowed, where does it all go?
The city will be able to purchase 15 new vehicles this year to help with snow removal.
More than 40,000 baggies of fentanyl were seized after a traffic stop on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, authorities said.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, Colewell Street has been plowed in, leaving a couple effectively trapped at their home.
Pittsburgh remains in snow removal mode after this weekend's storm, but after it's plowed, where does it all go?
The city will be able to purchase 15 new vehicles this year to help with snow removal.
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
Dozens of people came together on Tuesday in Downtown Pittsburgh to rally outside the federal building.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota "must be terminated" following the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents.
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
In his memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," Pennsylvania's governor writes about how his childhood helped shape his lifetime of public service. He talks about the challenges he faced while growing up; the rise in political violence in America; and his future in the Democratic Party.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Daisy is jumping into a winter sport you’ll see at the big games, and that is curling!
Boaz is live at Acrisure Stadium with a preview of this weekend’s Red Bull Metal Qualifier!
Lainey Duncan, from Greene County, took top honors at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, and she’s here to share her winning recipe with Team PTL!
Travel Expert, Bobby Laurie, unpacks the label and what it means for your vacation!
Travel Expert, Bobby Laurie, busts some travel myths with David and Heather!
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
The Penguins beat the Blackhawks 6-2 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pitt is making major changes to seating at its football games, and it's leaving some veteran season ticket holders with mixed feelings.
Mike McCarthy was introduced Tuesday as the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust has been suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head against Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Old-school gamers and ex-pinball players have a new place to play some classic arcade games.
The country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
The former Pirates third base coach Joey Cora hosted an event on Thursday night to help raise money for his anti-bullying foundation, "Voices That Matter."
Daisy is jumping into a winter sport you’ll see at the big games, and that is curling!
Boaz is live at Acrisure Stadium with a preview of this weekend’s Red Bull Metal Qualifier!
Lainey Duncan, from Greene County, took top honors at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, and she’s here to share her winning recipe with Team PTL!
Travel Expert, Bobby Laurie, unpacks the label and what it means for your vacation!
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.
