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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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After experiencing the first week of Speaker Paul Ryan’s House, conservatives say they feel right at home. A week into Ryan’s tenure, members of the… Read More
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Democratic lawmakers appointed to the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Select Investigative Panel on Planned Parenthood received more than $81,000 in campaign contributions from the organization… Read More
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Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, is poised to become the new chairman of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, after defeating Rep. Pat Tiberi, R-Ohio,… Read More
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The Senate has passed a Congressional Review Act disapproval resolution to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s and Army Corp of Engineers’ water rule that… Read More
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The two representatives jockeying for Speaker Paul Ryan’s old job as chairman of the powerful tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee are similar in many… Read More
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Newly elected House Speaker Paul Ryan vowed to move forward with an investigation of Planned Parenthood but also cast doubt on Congress’ ability to end… Read More
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Rep. Jim Jordan, a former college wrestler and coach, looks ready to pounce from his chair as he taps his feet and leans forward his… Read More
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Rep. Paul D. Ryan is the new speaker of the House and he’s already signaling that things will be different under his leadership. “No more… Read More
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Rep. Paul Ryan is House Republicans’ nominee to be their next speaker. Behind closed doors and by secret ballot, 200 Republicans nominated Ryan for speaker…. Read More
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House Republicans from across the conference are negotiating changes to their official rules that could be voted on before they elect their new speaker Thursday…. Read More
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A leading House Democrat has indicated that the party’s leadership is considering not participating in the Energy and Commerce Committee’s new select investigative panel on… Read More
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Despite the fact that the House Freedom Caucus is on board for Paul Ryan’s expected ascension to speaker, many members of the conservative group will… Read More
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Rep. Jim Jordan, chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, bashed a bipartisan budget deal struck Monday, criticizing both the “bad” substance of the package… Read More
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The House of Representatives moved one step closer to bringing the Export-Import Bank back from the dead Monday after 62 Republicans teamed up with 184… Read More
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On Sunday, two members of the House Freedom Caucus explained the group’s majority support for Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., to become the next House speaker…. Read More
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The House approved a budget reconciliation bill Friday that would repeal portions of Obamacare and cut federal funds to Planned Parenthood for one year. The legislation,… Read More
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Outgoing House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, announced Friday the Republican appointments to the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Select Investigative Panel on Planned Parenthood. Rep. Marsha… Read More
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Rep. Paul Ryan is officially in the race for speaker of the House. In a letter to his Republican colleagues Thursday night, Ryan, R-Wis., the… Read More
