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                Micaela Hood/LehighValleyNews.comU.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Lehigh Valley, has organized a food drive while pinning the ongoing government shutdown on Senate Democrats. SNAP benefits that help feed millions of low-income Americans are hours away from expiring.
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                Matt Rourke/AP PhotoTwo federal judge have ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund the SNAP food aid program using contingency funds during the government shutdown. The administration has said it can't fund SNAP with the government shuttered.
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                        The PA Latino Convention was held Sunday through Tuesday in Philadelphia. About 700 people attended, sharing ideas on a range of issues and networking.
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                        Hurricane Milton is expected to heavily disrupt air travel, including flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to numerous destinations in Florida.
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                        This week on Political Pulse, Tom and Chris talk about the "election environment," and how, in recent years, there's been an increase in concern for election security.
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                        Community commemorations of the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel were held in the Lehigh Valley on Monday night. The message was for the release of more than 100 hostages.
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                        Organized by Hispanos Con McCormick, local and state Republican Party leaders spoke about the importance of voting early and encouraging others to vote, as well as supporting all Republicans on the ballot.
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                        Ian Fetterman, of Palmer Township, has taken his passion for Halloween and combined it with his artistic talents, carving out his own niche. Now, Ian’s Pumpkin Carvings has customers all over the U.S.
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                        State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Lehigh, and U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, D-Lehigh Valley, have each labeled one another extremists while campaigning for the moderate-leaning PA-7 Congressional District.
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                        Republican Dave McCormick painted Sen. Bob Casey as a do-nothing lawmaker, while Casey accused McCormick of enriching himself at the expense of Pennsylvanians by investing in Chinese companies while leading the world's biggest hedge fund.
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                        Children First PA, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children, invited state House candidates in Northampton County.
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                        Trans-Bridge President Tom JeBran has launched a two-day local donation drive to send critical items to those in need after Hurricane Helene.
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                        Pennsylvania's heated Senate race pits John Fetterman, a Democrat in the mold of Bernie Sanders, against Republican Mehmet Oz, a television star backed by Donald Trump.
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                        Acting Pennsylvania Secretary of State Leigh Chapman tried to halt the spread of misinformation concerning the electoral process and explained why there may be a delay in counting votes in the upcoming election.
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                        The Kindness Project expands into the Poconos as foster families need more resources to take in children. The non-profit offers free living essentials to kids in foster care.
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                        Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano expresses some far-right views that appealed to some Easton conservatives.
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                        U.S. Rep Susan Wild (D-Lehigh/Monroe) and Republican challenger Lisa Scheller squared off Friday night for another round of exchanges in a live debate. The event was the second and final face-to-face meeting between the two candidates before the 2022 midterm election.
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                        Pennsylvania's governor race between Doug Mastriano and Josh Shapiro could reshape state politics
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                        LehighValleyNews.com will host a debate between Democratic incumbent Susan Wild and Republican Lisa Scheller on Friday, Oct. 21, at the Univest Public Media Center in Bethlehem.
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                        Rachel Rutter is one of 10 women to be nationally honored by the 2022 L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth for her work with immigrant children in Pennsylvania.
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                        Voters will pick between Rep. Susan Wild and Republican challenger Lisa Scheller in one of the country's most contested House races.
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                        Lehigh Valley Voter's Guide: Statewide races including John Fetterman vs. Dr. Oz, Josh Shapiro vs. Doug Mastriano and Susan Wild vs. Lisa Scheller.
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                        Lehigh Valley Voter's Guide: Local races for state senate and state representatives
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                        Lehigh Valley Voter's Guide: An FAQ and what you need to know for the 2022 midterm election
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
