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Wonkbook: Falling off the fiscal cliffWashington Post (blog)"Congressional Republicans are divided over what to do if the Supreme Court strikes down all or part of the health-care overhaul next month. House Republican freshmen from moderate districts say they need to have credible alternatives to present to ...and more »
23 May 2012 | 5:03 am
Time to introspectDeccan HeraldParliament was the centre of national activity and purpose as the founding fathers unpacked the Republican constitution in passionate debate to legislate its intent and give wing to its great ideals. The preceding general election had itself been a ...and more »
21 May 2012 | 11:48 am
USA TODAYDale Earnhardt Jr. has an offer for bill-backing RepublicanRochester Democrat and ChronicleBy Mike McCarn, AP By Dustin Long, Special for USA TODAY CONCORD, NC (USA TODAY) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. was surprised to learn that the Republican Congressman from Georgia sponsoring an amendment to ban military sports spending has not been to a NASCAR ...Dale Jr. has offer for Ga. RepublicanTucson Citizenall 41 news articles »
18 May 2012 | 12:17 pm
USA TODAYDale Earnhardt Jr. has an offer for bill-backing RepublicanUSA TODAYBy Dustin Long, Special for USA TODAY CONCORD, NC – Dale Earnhardt Jr. was surprised to learn that the Republican Congressman from Georgia sponsoring an amendment to ban military sports spending has not been to a NASCAR race.and more »
18 May 2012 | 10:52 am
Clyburn to take on Hoyer?, Debt limit sandwich summit, Operatives turn on ...PoliticoHOUSE PASSES VAWA BILL -- Robert Pear reports for the New York Times: “After a fierce fight, full of gender politics, the House passed a Republican bill on Wednesday to combat violence against women, over objections from President Obama and other ...and more »
17 May 2012 | 5:43 am
HUFFPOST HILL - House GOPers Using Taxpayer Funds To Annoy PeopleHuffington PostOf the 25 who spent the most, 18 were GOP freshmen. Republicans Joe Heck of Nevada ($319251), Bobby Schilling of Illinois ($293021) and Scott DesJarlais of Tennessee ($282385) topped the list." [USA Today] Tomorrow in Roll Call, Amanda Becker reminds ...
15 May 2012 | 3:28 pm
John Conyers: GOP's Violence Against Women Act Is A 'Flat-Out Attack On Women'Huffington PostFive minutes into a House Judiciary Committee mark-up of the GOP's Violence Against Women Act, Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) called the bill a "flat-out attack on women" for eliminating protections for immigrant women, Native Americans and the LGBT ...and more »
8 May 2012 | 8:48 am
Father's Shadow as Transit Leader Hard to Evade for ShusterBusinessWeekThat changed in this session of Congress, as the Tea Party's small-government influence started dominating House Republicans' debates on highway spending and everything else. Earmarks are officially banned. If Bill Shuster, a Republican, achieves his ...and more »
4 May 2012 | 3:20 am
Republican Missouri lawmaker: I am gay; let's stop anti-gay bill aimed at schoolsmsnbc.comBy msnbc.com staff Missouri House Communications / AP A Republican Missouri House member announced Wednesday that he is gay, urging GOP leaders to end the state's so-called “don't say gay” legislation that would limit discussion of sexual orientation ...and more »
2 May 2012 | 3:21 pm
Wonkbook: How Indiana could change Washington in 2013Washington Post (blog)Top stories 1) House Republicans don't plan to pay for tax cut extensions. "House Republicans say they have no plans to pay for the extension of the Bush-era tax rates, a move that could erase the deficit reduction they have achieved since winning ...and more »
2 May 2012 | 5:00 am