These Are the Faces to Watch on Capitol Hill This Week
Peter Roskam, R-Ill., left, and Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., pose in the Capitol Building.
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These Are the Faces to Watch on Capitol Hill This Week
., currently the only declared candidate to succeed outgoing Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., who unexpectedly lost his primary on Tuesday night.
McCarthy Works Back Channels, While Labrador Tries Talk Radio in Majority Leader Race
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo) Raúl R.
McCarthy Works Back Channels, While Labrador Tries Talk Radio in Majority Leader Race
Raúl R. Labrador is gunning to make Thursday’s House GOP majority leader contest an electoral upset on par with Eric Cantor’s primary loss last week to Dave Brat.
With Whip Race Heating Up, Roskam Makes His Case
On Friday evening, the Illinois Republican and chief deputy whip sent a letter to colleagues asking for their support over rivals Steve Scalise, R-La., and Marlin Stutzman, R-Ind.
With Whip Race Heating Up, Roskam Makes His Case
On Friday evening, the Illinois Republican and chief deputy whip sent a letter to colleagues asking for their support over rivals Steve Scalise, R-La., and Marlin Stutzman, R-Ind.
Obama Push Needed for Unemployment Extension, Republican Says
Dean Heller, R-Nev., wants President Barack Obama to get more involved with talks to revive an unemployment extension, as he continues to urge his GOP House colleagues to act.
GOP, White House Tout Opposing Highway Proposals
Peter T. King, R-N.Y., said he is leaning against the GOP leadership’s proposal because he thinks it would hurt those who still rely on the Postal Service. Rep.
Stunner: Cantor Upset Changes Everything
GOP aides reached by phone were stunned by the news of Cantor’s defeat, likening it to the surprise resignation of then-Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., in 1998, followed shortly by the perhaps even more
Stunner: Cantor Upset Changes Everything
GOP aides reached by phone were stunned by the news of Cantor’s defeat, likening it to the surprise resignation of then-Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., in 1998, followed shortly by the perhaps even more
Reform National Disaster Policy Before the Next Sandy Strikes | Commentary
Ross, R-Fla., and Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Okla., have introduced a bill to set up disaster savings accounts, tax-deductible funds in which homeowners can deposit up to $5,000 for mitigation purposes.
Reid: Bergdahl Notification Controversy Is ‘Big Deal Over Nothing’
Boehner, R-Ohio, wasn’t called until May 31, and has accused the White House of deliberately keeping the Bergdahl trade secret to avoid scrutiny from Congress.
Sanders, McCain Announce VA Health Care Deal (Updated) (Video)
John McCain, R-Ariz., and Bernard Sanders, I-Vt., announced a bipartisan VA health care deal Thursday afternoon.
Boehner Backs Hearings on Bergdahl Swap for ‘Taliban 5’
McKeon, R-Calif., earlier announced plans to hold hearings into the administration’s failure to keep to the 30-day notification required before transferring prisoners from the U.S. prison in Guantanamo
White House Deal With Carlyle Group Confuses Obama’s Commitment to Fighting Climate Change | Commentary
“[T]here are no national limits to the amount of carbon pollution that existing plants can pump into the air we breathe. None,” Obama said in his weekly radio address.
In VA Scandal, More Senators Call for Shinseki Ouster, FBI Investigation (Updated)
Across the Rotunda , House Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Jeff Miller, R-Fla., agreed with that sentiment, citing the IG report.
On Immigration, the Pressure Mounts for Eric Cantor
Goodlatte, R-Va., He helped draft House GOP principles earlier this year meant to guide the chamber’s approach to an immigration overhaul.
On Immigration, the Pressure Mounts for Eric Cantor
Goodlatte, R-Va., He helped draft House GOP principles earlier this year meant to guide the chamber’s approach to an immigration overhaul.
Ethics Committee Decides to Investigate Grimm, Then Waits
Michael Conaway, R-Texas, was named chairman of the subcommittee and ranking Democratic Rep. Linda T. Sánchez of California will hold the same role. Also serving on the panel are Ethics members Rep.
Harry Reid Offers 2017 Effective Date for Immigration, Sets August Deadline (Video)
Boehner, R-Ohio, has repeatedly said that most Republicans want to act on immigration but don’t trust the president to enforce the law — a view he repeated again Thursday.