FBI, DOJ Obstructing Congressional Investigation of IRS?
U.S. Representatives Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) and Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), both members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, charged in a letter...
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“Flurry” of Deals Could Lead to Blizzard of Spending
A flurry of bipartisan deals could result in the passage of bills authorizing new spending well in excess of $1 trillion, The Hill...
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Senate Stalls on NDAA 2014; 507 Amendments Offered
As a result of the Senate rules change, consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2014 is stalled. ...
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Reid’s “Nuclear Option” Limits Power to Filibuster Presidential Nominees
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has changed the Senate rules to essentially abolish the use of the filibuster against almost all presidential nominees....
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Sen. Rand Paul Proposes Trio of Bills to Restore Order to Lawmaking
Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has proposed a trio of bills that would restore order to the process of considering legislation. ...
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Sen. Mike Lee Creates “Sovereignty First” Feedback Web Page
Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) has set up a feedback form for citizens concerned about the threat to sovereignty posed by international treaties. ...
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Sen. Roger Wicker Reintroduces Pro-Tenth Amendment Bill
Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) has reintroduced the "Restoring the 10th Amendment Act." ...
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Federal Government Paying Mexican Prostitutes to Practice Safe Sex
The National Institute of Health is paying millions to study the sex habits of Mexican prostitutes, including thousands in direct payments to male...
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Sen. Udall Leads Bipartisan Coalition Trying to Corral the NSA
Senator Mark Udall (D-Colo.) is leading a bipartisan coalition of senators aiming to rein in the NSA's widespread surveillance. ...
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Sen. Paul Will Block Yellen, Even Though Confirmation Is Likely
Senator Rand Paul plans to block the confirmation of Janet Yellen to lead the Federal Reserve, although he admits he'll likely be unsuccessful....
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Hearing on NSA Surveillance Little More than Love Fest
At a hearing before the House Intelligence Committee, chairman Mike Rogers threw softballs to NSA chief General Keith Alexander. ...
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Senate May Soon Revive Radical UN Disabilities Treaty
The U.S. Senate is again reportedly working to revive a controversial United Nations treaty surrounding government policy on disabled people, which was narrowly...
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Rand Paul Commits to Tie Yellen Nomination to Audit the Fed Bill
Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) informed Senate leadership that he intends to oppose President Obama’s nomination of Janet Yellen to be the next chairman...
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50 Senators Warn Obama: We Will Not Ratify UN Arms Treaty
In a letter addressed to President Obama, a bipartisan group of 50 senators informed the president they will not ratify the UN's Arms...
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No Debt Ceiling in Place Under the New Law, Spending Party Continues
A close reading of the bill ending the "shutdown," signed at the 11th hour, reveals that the limit on the national debt wasn't...
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