GOP Leaders Set to Enable “ObamaTrade” With Fast Track for President
A vote on Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) is likely to come up in March as Senator Mitch McConnell, Representative Paul Ryan, and Senator...
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IRS Threatens Service Cuts as First ObamaCare Tax Season Looms
The IRS, claiming hardship after a small budget cut, says it won't be able to help taxpayers navigate the treacherous waters of ObamaCare...
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Republicans Set Sights on Tax Reform, but What About Government Spending?
Congressional Republicans are eyeing the budget process to enact tax reform. Senator John Thune of South Dakota is leading the push for Republicans...
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House Speaker Boehner Facing Serious Challengers in 114th Congress
John Boehner's time as speaker of the House may just have run out. ...
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Jan. 6 House Speaker Vote: Conservative Coup Against Boehner?
Conservative members of Congress are frustrated with House Speaker John Boehner’s leadership and are expected to opt for a change on January 6,...
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House Report Reveals Current Status of IRS Investigation
The Internal Revenue Service has been reeling from the fallout over the scandal involving the agency’s targeting of conservative groups, and a new...
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Latest Poll: Vast Majority Oppose Gas Tax Increase
A new poll from Benson Strategy Group confirms not only that most Americans don’t want an increase in their gasoline taxes but that...
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Congress Secretly Expands the Surveillance State
Congress is secretly expanding the NSA's ability to collect and share electronic data of Americans gathered without a warrant. ...
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Fate of “Bipartisan” Spending Bill Uncertain as Both Parties Voice Criticisms
Earlier this week, House Republicans cut a deal with Senate Democrats on a 1,600-page Omnibus Appropriations bill would fund most of the government...
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Lame-duck GOP House Approves Tax Hike on Duck Hunters
The Republican-run House of Representatives approved a 67-percent tax hike on duck hunters Monday, using a voice vote so members could avoid accountability...
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Implications from the 2014 US Election
VIDEO - Andy Ramirez reports on the results of this year's election. He talks about things to watch out for during the next...
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Republicans to Obama: We Will Give You Trade Promotion Authority
The newly elected Republican majority in the Senate makes it clear to President Obama that they intend to work together with him to...
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The Dangers Lurking in the Upcoming Lame Duck Congress
Soon-to-be former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid may attempt to turn the upcoming lame duck session into a legislative free-for-all. ...
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Sen. Coburn’s Final 2014 Wastebook Is Funny, Sad, and Outrageous
The $25 billion in wasted taxpayer dollars uncovered annually by Senator Coburn in his Wastebook is likely only the tip of the iceberg. ...
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House Liberty Caucus Republicans Stand Strong Against Third Iraq War
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives' Liberty Caucus have become the sole congressional voice openly speaking out against President Obama's proposed third...
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