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May 14 2015
News
Lawmakers caught in battle between House ethics cops
Two Capitol Hill panels that police the ethics of members of Congress appear to be battling about which has authority over 10 lawmakers accused of unwittingly accepting improper travel and gifts from the state oil company of Azerbaijan.
A Washington Post story published Wednesday detailed the contents of a confidential Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) investigation of a 2013 trip to
USA TODAYMay 17 2016
Opinion
Don't be a sucker for socialism
From the USSR to Venezuela, experience reveals Sanders' policies wouldn't enrich anyone but a ruling elite. It is a common misconception that socialism is about helping poor people. Actually, what socialism does is create poor people, and keep them poor. And that’s not by accident.
Under capitalism, rich people become powerful. But under socialism, powerful people become rich. When you
Guest Writer - RightOct 27 2013
News
NSA 'Stop Watching Us' Protest Draws Thousands In Washington
Thousands rallied against the National Security Agency's domestic and international surveillance programs Saturday, marching from Union Station to the Capitol to call for an end to mass surveillance.
"We are witnessing an American moment, in which ordinary people -- from high schools to high office -- stand up to oppose a dangerous trend in government," said a statement from Edward
HuffPostNov 22 2014
News
Push for more openness after Obamacare data mix-up
Controversy over inflated Obamacare enrollment numbers has renewed demands for the administration to be far more open about sign-up data and other crucial aspects of the health care law. And it’s not just Republican opponents on the Hill insisting on change: Consumer groups, health experts and even strong Obamacare advocates are pushing for the administration to be more forthcoming.
PoliticoOct 20 2013
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McCain: Obamacare website rollout a 'fiasco'
Longtime Republican Sen. John McCain on Sunday described the enrollment process for Obamacare thus far as a "fiasco" and vowed to continue fighting the health care law. But he said Republicans should take a "rifle shot" approach rather than the "meat ax" strategy of defunding the law altogether, as endorsed by conservatives like Sen. Ted Cruz.
On CNN's "State of the Union," McCain was
CNN (Online News)Feb 14 2013
News
Obama's Call For Higher Minimum Wage Could Have Ripple Effect
So maybe the Great Recession really is over.
After more than five years of recession and painfully slow recovery, President Obama has sent a powerful signal that he thinks the U.S. economy is now in much better shape  good enough, at least, to provide workers with raises.
In his State of the Union address Tuesday night, Obama called upon Congress to boost the federal
NPR (Online News)May 01 2019
News
Impeachment, 'Battle Axes,' Infrastructure: Can Dems and Trump Really Stick to $2T Deal?
Democratic leaders met with President Trump at the White House Tuesday to discuss rebuilding America's infrastructure, saying they share the same goal.
That includes building new roads, increasing broadband, and improving the power grid. They say the president agreed to invest $2-trillion into a new plan.
No one has explained how the massive spending plan would be paid for. But
CBNOct 10 2019
News
Two Rudy Giuliani associates who once dined with Trump and Trump Jr. arrested
Two Ukrainian-born business partners, who showered Republican campaign committees with nearly $500,000 and dined with President Donald Trump at the White House, were arrested late Wednesday on campaign finances charges, federal authorities said Thursday.
Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman helped Rudy Giuliani meet a key Ukrainian prosecutor as the president's personal lawyer sought to
USA TODAYOct 10 2019
News
Barred from Wearing Their Uniforms, Minneapolis Police Supporters Promise 'Sea of Red' at Trump Rally
The lead-up to President Donald Trump's big rally in Minneapolis, MN has been tumultuous after local officials took steps that sparked furious responses from the president and others who say the mayor was trying to limit Trump's impact.
If you watch President Trump's rally there on Thursday, look for Minneapolis police officers standing behind him. They'll be very easy to spot. They'll
CBNOct 06 2013
News
Cruz: Use debt ceiling debate for leverage
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas linked raising the debt ceiling to funding the Affordable Care Act in an exclusive interview Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union” with Candy Crowley.
“The debt ceiling historically has been among the best leverage that Congress has to rein in the executive," Cruz said.
He listed three objectives as Republicans approach the debt ceiling.
"No. 1, we
CNN (Online News)