PoliticsCommentary
Why Silicon Valley Is Now Watching the Speaker Race
The tech industry, now one of the largest private-sector lobbying forces in Washington, D.C., hasn’t had much to say as Republicans scramble to find a… Read More
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House Judiciary Rolls Out Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Bill
Lawmakers in the House Judiciary Committee stamped their mark on a criminal justice initiative to reform federal sentencing. With bipartisan signatures of support, Judiciary Committee… Read More
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The Reality That Drove Kevin McCarthy’s Exit From the Speaker Race
When Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, announced he would resign as speaker, conventional wisdom in Washington dictated Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., would be the next to… Read More
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Kevin McCarthy Explains Why He Quit House Speaker Race
Shortly after telling his Republican colleagues he was dropping his bid to be the next speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.,… Read More
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Kevin McCarthy Drops Out of House Speaker Race: ‘It’s Best We Have a New Face’
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has ended his bid to become the next speaker of the House of Representatives. McCarthy, the current House majority leader, was the… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Why We Should Have a Debate on Birthright Citizenship
The recent national debate about the impact of illegal immigration on America is needed and welcomed. Each year, 10 percent of all births or almost… Read More
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What 6 House Conservatives Want From Their New Speaker
The race for a new House speaker to replace John Boehner, who is stepping down from Congress effective Oct. 30, is far from over. On… Read More
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Conservatives Insist Kevin McCarthy Not Certain to Become Speaker
Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, the front-runner for House speaker, is working to lock up support from colleagues before Republican lawmakers vote tomorrow, but a group of… Read More
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7 Issues the New GOP Leadership Must Address
The upcoming leadership races should not be driven by personality, quid pro quo committee assignments, and fundraising prowess. Instead, those races should be determined by… Read More
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Early Boehner Opponent in House Gets Vote of Confidence From Home
>>> Updates with Oct. 9 statement from North Carolina’s lieutenant governor amid wide-open race for speaker of the U.S. House. The congressman who stood up… Read More
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With No Nominee of Their Own, House Conservatives Struggle Over Speaker Vote
The same House conservatives who not so quietly helped push out Speaker John Boehner have been tight-lipped about whom they want to replace him. Not… Read More
Health CareNews
House Democrats Propose Illegal Immigrants Gain Access to Obamacare
The pope’s reminder of the Golden Rule during his visit to Congress inspired a House Democrat to introduce legislation to expand the Affordable Care Act…. Read More
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Meet the Underdog Republican Running for Speaker of the House
Update: The House Freedom Caucus announced Wednesday it would endorse Rep. Daniel Webster of Florida for speaker of the House in the vote before the Republican… Read More
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Jason Chaffetz Is Running for Speaker of the House. Here Are 20 Facts About Him.
Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, is planning to run for House speaker, Politico reported Friday. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, announced last week that he will resign as… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Yes, the Benghazi Committee Has Been Important
Critics of the House select panel probing the Benghazi attacks, and the news media in general, have had a field day as the committee concluded its… Read More
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Jason Chaffetz Bids to Replace Boehner for House Speaker
Chairman of the House Oversight Committee Jason Chaffetz is throwing his hat into the ring to replace John Boehner as speaker of the House, according… Read More
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Wall Street Journal Praises Boehner, Revises History
As Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, enters the last month of his forcibly shortened tenure as speaker, his allies are desperate to make the case that… Read More
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Poll: Republicans Dissatisfied With Boehner, McConnell
House Speaker John Boehner’s resignation announcement came as a shock to many, but recent polls show that it also provoked sighs of relief from GOP… Read More
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10 Things Conservatives Want From New Congressional Leadership
A group of conservative leaders have signed a letter to show their vision for new congressional leadership. The letters states disappointment in past leadership of Congress…. Read More
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How Congress Elects a New Speaker
How Congress Elects a New SpeakerDo you know how Congress elects a new speaker? Posted by The Daily Signal on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 House… Read More
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Kevin McCarthy Vows to Fight to Defund Obamacare, Planned Parenthood
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy further separated himself from outgoing Speaker John Boehner Tuesday night, vowing to fight to the end for conservative policies if… Read More
EconomyCommentary
6 Crucial Budget Facts Lawmakers Need to Remember
The end of the fiscal year is here, meaning that Congress is scrambling to resolve a host of important budget issues that lawmakers have ignored… Read More
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Who Are the Mysterious Members of the House Freedom Caucus?
With over 40 members and no official roster, the House Freedom Caucus—a conservative group in the U.S. House of Representatives that pushed for House Speaker… Read More
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Republican Divide Sparks Heated Contest for House Majority Leader
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise formally declared his bid for majority leader Tuesday as a handful of congressional conservatives swiftly moved to pull South Carolina… Read More
News
How House Conservatives Are Approaching Boehner’s Successor Race
Conservatives are not known for patience. A do-it-now, uncompromising mentality has helped the Tea Party topple former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, and now Speaker… Read More
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Why Does It Matter Who the House Speaker Is? Looking at House Leadership’s Responsibilities
House Speaker John Boehner announced last week he would be resigning from Congress, effective October 30, and Republicans have already begun competing for the top… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Washington Gimmickry Protects Planned Parenthood
One of the reasons Washington works so well for the well-connected is because opaque congressional procedures often determine the real policy outcome well in advance… Read More
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Planned Parenthood President to Testify Before Congress
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will hold a hearing Tuesday to investigate how Planned Parenthood and its affiliates are using taxpayer funding. Cecile Richards,… Read More
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McCarthy Speakership Could Challenge GOP Senate Leadership
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced Monday that he will be running for House speaker. If elected, McCarthy will replace Speaker John Boehner, who is… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
What We Need in Our Next Speaker of the House
The House of Representatives will decide the destiny of the Republican Party and the nation when we select a new speaker. As the people’s House,… Read More
