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John Boehner might be out of a job. But by law, the former House speaker still will enjoy a Capitol Hill office complete with a… Read More
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It’s deal-making time in Washington, and as end-of-the-year funding deadlines approach, lawmakers are scrambling to make sure their priorities and pet projects are funded. Policy… Read More
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At his national address Sunday night, President Barack Obama lectured Americans at length on the evils of Islamophobia. That is a lofty sentiment, no doubt,… Read More
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President Barack Obama last week tried to give us a history lesson on climate change. “As human beings are placed under strain, then bad things… Read More
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Nick Loris wrote earlier this week on the president’s opening remarks at the Paris climate conference: President Obama’s opening remarks at the Paris climate agreement… Read More
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Paul Ryan doesn’t want a time machine. Instead, the recently elected House speaker urges Republicans to offer their own legislative agenda rather than try to… Read More
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Sen. Mike Lee got the call to do the introduction honors today as House Speaker Paul Ryan gave his first major address since taking up the gavel. But… Read More
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In order for House GOP leadership to earn conservatives’ support on the omnibus spending bill, conservative lawmakers are pushing for several policy riders to be… Read More
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The Senate will vote this week on a reconciliation bill (a fast-track budget process) that repeals the budgetary heart of Obamacare and restricts funding for… Read More
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In broad strokes, it’s simple how a bill becomes law. But in detail, that process can be much more complex. One legislative provision in particular,… Read More
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This time there were no petulant attacks on Republicans or cringe-inducing vows that working on climate change would deliver “a powerful rebuke to the terrorists.”… Read More
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As Thanksgiving Day approaches, Americans are preparing to give thanks for what Abraham Lincoln called “the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies.” In keeping… Read More
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America’s battle against terrorists originating in the Middle East is nothing new. Our first war as an independent country was against the Barbary states—the four… Read More
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Our two greatest presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, respectively thought Thanksgiving sufficiently important to initiate its national celebration and to later revive this tradition…. Read More
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The Obama administration would like to you set aside some quality time with family and friends on Thanksgiving to promote a political opinion. Explaining how… Read More
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Jim DeMint wrote earlier this week on President Obama’s leadership: On Nov. 12, President Barack Obama said of ISIS: “What is true is that from… Read More
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There are many reasons to praise President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, delivered 152 years ago today. Its eloquent expressions. Its healing tone. Its inspiring message…. Read More
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Those following the debate over Planned Parenthood funding and recent efforts to repeal Obamacare may have heard or read about something lately called the “Byrd… Read More
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For months, the House Freedom Caucus has been shaking up Congress. Monday night, the group of conservatives opted to keep that momentum going by re-electing… Read More
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Recently, the Justice Department announced it would not be indicting anyone for his or her role in the most serious domestic political scandal since the Nixon… Read More
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Senate Republicans are about to consider a House bill defunding Planned Parenthood and portions of Obamacare after receiving a green light from the official who… Read More
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It’s billed as “the world’s greatest deliberative body.” But at a time when public polls routinely place the popularity of federal lawmakers in single digits,… Read More
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A few weeks ago, the House Freedom Caucus was being roundly pummeled by the media, liberal and pseudo-conservative alike. This small band of conservative House… Read More
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Frustrated by an entrenched Democratic minority in the Senate, some of the Republicans who control both houses of Congress have renewed calls for filibuster reform. House… Read More
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Helmut Schmidt—chancellor of West Germany from 1974 to 1982 and staunch U.S. ally—is dead. As chancellor, Schmidt saw his country through the fight against the… Read More
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On a Monday afternoon in October 2011, West Virginia Democrat Nick J. Rahall II waited at the Charleston airport for a 4:50 p.m. U.S. Airways… Read More
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A year ago, no one would have thought this was possible. The newly elected House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., has verbally agreed to change the… Read More
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Republicans in the U.S. Senate who are taking aim at filibuster rules in the upper chamber won’t find an ally in House Speaker Paul Ryan,… Read More
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Treating Congress as a nuisance rather than as a co-equal branch of government has been a hallmark of President Obama’s tenure. When confronted with congressional… Read More
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In 2005, when the internet and blogs were new, members of the elite mainstream media were skeptical, even hostile. Who are these unknown , uncredentialed… Read More
