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GOP, Democrats continue to dispute regarding Benghazi deaths
WASHINGTON (AP) — Politicians love few things better than a scandal to trip up their opponents, and Republicans hope last year's fatal attack on U.S. diplomats in Libya will do exactly that to Hillary Rodham Clinton and other Democrats. History...
Tags: Bill Clinton, Darrell E Issa, Politics, Democratic Party, U.S. Elections
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House Republicans offer piecemeal approach on immigration
WASHINGTON — House Republicans announced the first in a series of immigration-related bills that would attempt to reshape the system one piece at a time, a contrast with the comprehensive approach the Senate is pursuing. The chairman of the...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, Immigration, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Luis Gutierrez
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Haley not considering a 'placeholder' to replace DeMint
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, faced with finding a replacement following Sen. Jim DeMint’s sudden retirement, said Monday that she will not appoint a “placeholder appointee.” Talk of such an appointee, who would pledge to serve for...
Tags: Executive Branch, Nikki Haley, Elections, Philosophy, Politics
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Obama 'Willing to Compromise a Little' on Fiscal Cliff
CNNWashington -- It's crunch time for avoiding the fiscal cliff as President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner and their aides hold private talks on issues that will impact every American. Three weeks remain to cut a deal before the automatic...Tags: Chuck Grassley, Government Health Care, U.S. Senate, Congressional Budget Office, Mitch McConnell
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House extends Secret Service protection for former presidents
WASHINGTON -- The House has voted to give lifelong Secret Service protection to former presidents and their wives, due to increased national security threats posed post-Sept. 11. The bill passed Wednesday morning by voice vote. The bill’s sponsor,...Tags: Howard Coble, National Security, Crime, Law and Justice, U.S. Congress, Barack Obama
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McManus: The death of the moderate Republican
Republicans just lost eight seats in the House. But if you'd wandered into the House of Representatives last week without reading the election returns, you might have concluded that the GOP won big on Nov. 6. "We have the second-largest Republican House...
Tags: Fiscal Cliff, Raul Labrador, Politics, U.S. House of Representatives, Tim Huelskamp
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Occupy D.C. protest draws congressional scrutiny
Nation NowThe head of the National Park Service on Tuesday defended his decision to allow Occupy D.C. protesters to remain in a park near the White House in the face of congressional Republican criticism that he was "turning a blind eye" to lawbreakers.... -
July 28. 2011-Prayers have Been Answered
This cartoon was inspired by something a new freshman Representative from Louisiana said, although you don't need to know the quote to enjoy the cartoon. Jeff Landry came to Washington without any previous experience in elected office. He said about the...Tags: South Carolina, Human Interest, Louisiana, Jeff Landry, Elections
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Lawmakers slam Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac CEOs over pay and bonuses
Money & CompanyFannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Lawmakers grilled the chief executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac over their salary and bonuses.... -
Elizabeth Warren and House Republicans clash bitterly over new consumer agency
Money & CompanyHouse Republicans have been adamant since last year that they don't like the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau -- and it's also becoming apparent they don't like Elizabeth Warren, the Obama administration advisor who is helping launch the agency....
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