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A Craft Beer Tax Battle Is Brewing On Capitol Hill
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Craft beer is a rapidly growing industry, and Washington lawmakers have noticed. Two proposed bills would lower the federal excise tax for small brewers.
How To Oust A House Speaker (Hint: Don't Even Try)
Saturday, March 07, 2015
Here's one story in Washington that just won't to go away.
It's the tale of conservatives who are frustrated with House Speaker John Boehner and want to replace him mid-session.
The latest murmurs of a coup surfaced after more than 50 Republicans voted against Boehner's plan last week to ...
House Votes To Fund DHS Without Immigration Curbs
Wednesday, March 04, 2015
The hard-core conservatives in House Speaker John Boehner's Republican caucus wanted to use a Department of Homeland Security funding bill to undo President Obama's executive actions on immigration.
Homeland Security Funding Bill Caught Up In House
Friday, February 27, 2015
With Senate passage of a $40 billion funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, all eyes turn to House Speaker John Boehner. The Senate's bill does not contain language blo...
Rep. Boehner: House Has 'Done Its Job' On Homeland Security Funding
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
House Speaker John Boehner says the ball is in the Senate's court to stave off a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, which is set to run out of money Friday.
Republicans Hope To Use Homeland Security Budget As Leverage On Immigration
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Congress has a Friday midnight deadline to pass a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. But even though Republicans are now in charge of both chambers, the challenge of getting legislation through remains.
For Congressional Committees, It's All In The Name
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee dropped "human rights" and "civil rights" from its name last month, sparking some controversy. But does the congressional name game even matter?
Pope Francis To Address Congress During U.S. Trip, Boehner Says
Thursday, February 05, 2015
Pope Francis will be the first pontiff to address a joint meeting of Congress, House Speaker John Boehner said Thursday.
Francis will address lawmakers on Sept. 24, Boehner said, as part of his first papal visit to the United States.
"We're humbled that the Holy Father has accepted our invitation ...
House Votes Again To Repeal Affordable Care Act
Wednesday, February 04, 2015
Tuesday's vote gave House Republican freshmen their first chance at repealing the law, and this is the first full repeal vote since millions of Americans signed up for coverage under the program.
House Votes To Repeal ACA, Though Bill Unlikely To Pass Senate
Tuesday, February 03, 2015
The House has voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act, the first such full repeal vote in two nearly two years. Some 19 million Americans would lose health coverage under the legislat...
House Approves Measure That Would Bar Federal Funding For Abortions
Friday, January 23, 2015
A revolt by Republican women threw a monkey wrench into plans by House GOP leadership to pass a 20-week abortion ban to coincide with the annual march in Washington protesting the Roe v Wade decision.
House Republican Leaders Drop Effort To Ban Some Abortions
Thursday, January 22, 2015
House Republican leaders had planned to pass a bill banning abortions after 20 weeks on the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision and coinciding with the annual protest march by abo...
Republicans Charge Obama Isn't Serious About Working With Them
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
In the hours after Obama's State of the Union address, Republicans rejected the proposals at the core of his speech. They said the president did little to show that he wanted to work with them.
Republican Lawmakers Retreat Great For Face Time, But Divisions Remain
Friday, January 16, 2015
Republican lawmakers spoke of the opportunity to talk with members of the opposite chamber and hear their views. But they remain divided on issues like immigration.
Republicans In Congress To Talk Strategy At 2-Day Retreat
Thursday, January 15, 2015
House and Senate Republicans are holding a joint retreat in Hershey, Pa., on Thursday and Friday. Democratic Senators will gather in Baltimore to talk strategy, and to hear from President Obama.
Republican Majority Makes Boehner's Job Easier — And Harder
Tuesday, January 06, 2015
Republicans formally took full control of Congress for the first time during Barack Obama's presidency on Tuesday. Republicans took over the Senate and added to their majority in the House.
Speaker Election Reveals Split Among Some House Republicans
Tuesday, January 06, 2015
John Boehner is set to start his third two-year term as speaker. And while his election is nearly a foregone conclusion, a number of his GOP colleagues are likely voting against him on the floor.
Boehner's Upcoming Congress Already Has Personnel Challenges
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
The 114th Congress has yet to convene but already members of the new majority have personnel issues to confront.
Nevada Congressman's Loss Exposed Raw Nerve In Democratic Caucus
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
One of the most unexpected Democratic losers on Election Day was Rep. Steven Horsford from Nevada. His defeat is about politics, but also about race.
As Head Of Armed Services Committee, McCain Gets A Bigger Bullhorn
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
When Congress returns to work in January, Sen. John McCain of Arizona is set to lead the committee, which deals with everything from the Pentagon budget to the U.S. war against the Islamic state.