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Pat Toomey announces retirement, what’s next for Republicans?

10/08/2020 Alexander Wolfe | Staff Columnist Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) shocked Pennsylvania Democrats this week when he announced he would be retiring in 2022. To his Republican colleagues and staff, this was likely no surprise as Toomey is a closeted, run-of-the-mill conservative politician who made his name running as someone focused on lowering taxes for American families who, like any mainstream politician, is active in his … Continue reading Pat Toomey announces retirement, what’s next for Republicans?

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GOP tax plan, opposed by Duquesne and other universities, could harm students

Kailey Love | Photo Editor 11/30/17 For anyone that relies on a teaching assistant or research position for graduate level tuition, you may soon pay taxes on money that you never see. On Nov. 16, the United States House of Representatives passed legislation to overhaul the tax code with a vote of 227-205. Though a version of the $1.5 trillion bill still needs to pass … Continue reading GOP tax plan, opposed by Duquesne and other universities, could harm students

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Toomey, McGinty square off for Senate

By Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor With less than a week to go until Election Day, you’re probably tired of hearing about the pros and cons of voting for either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump. But don’t stop listening to the non-stop political ads or reading the hundreds of articles just yet, especially since the most important race of this election, particularly for Pennsylvania residents, … Continue reading Toomey, McGinty square off for Senate

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