Politics · 115th Congress
Pulling Out of Politics: How Members Retire From the Hill
An Inside Look at Congressional Retirements [jwp-video n=”1″] Hours after Gibson told leadership, Roll Call broke the news, citing two anonymous GOP sources.
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Politics · 115th Congress
During Native American Event, Trump Drops ‘Pocahontas’ Quip
[jwp-video n=”1″] During an event with Native American war heroes in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump again referred to Sen. Elizabeth Warren as “Pocahontas.”
Politics · 115th Congress
Flake Was Political Target of Arpaio, Son’s Lawsuit Says
Watch: Decoding Reconciliation: Why the Senate Needs Only 50 Votes on Tax Bill [jwp-video n=”1″] Arpaio cultivated a national image as “America’s Toughest Sheriff” for his controversial stringency
Politics · 115th Congress
Lawyer Wants Conyers to Release Accuser From Confidentiality Agreement
Watch: Congresswoman Who Survived Jonestown Attack Now Staring Down Sexual Harassment [jwp-video n=”1″] But that could be avoided, she added, if Conyers agrees to scrap the accuser’s confidentiality
Politics · 115th Congress
Franken Gives No Indication He Will Step Aside Amid Sexual Misconduct Accusations
Watch: Franken ‘Tremendously Sorry’ After Sexual Misconduct Allegations [jwp-video n=”1″] Franken has apologized to Leeann Tweeden, the Los Angeles radio host who published a personal essay
An Old Saw’s New Twist: Death (of the Deficit Hawks) and Taxes
And so Job No. 1 for the Republican high command comes with a big dose of irony.
Politics · 115th Congress
‘Tax Week’ Starts With a Wacky Day at White House
Hatch on Tax Bill Differences With House: ‘We’re Willing to Work Together’ [jwp-video n=”1″] Their brief appearance was standard cheerleading for public figures.
Politics · 115th Congress
Investigators Accuse Brady of Concealing Bribe to Primary Challenger
The claim against the congressman was contained in a Nov. 1 search warrant affidavit released Friday that allowed investigators to sift through evidence on Brady’s campaign email, bobcongress@aol.com
Politics · 115th Congress
Lawmakers Push Alcohol Tax Cut Despite Rising Drinking Rates
[jwp-video n=”1″] “The industry now supports about 15,000 jobs. Sixty-one new breweries have opened just last year alone in Ohio,” Portman said.
Politics · 115th Congress
Analysis: 4 Takeaways From Trump’s First Turkey Pardoning
Watch: Trump’s Post-Thanksgiving Tax Bill Hopes Hang on Four Key Senators [jwp-video n=”1″] Here are four takeaways from Trump’s first turkey pardoning ceremony: The optics Sure, the
Politics · 115th Congress
Franking Fracas Hits Open Enrollment Ads
Watch: Seven Years of Republican Efforts to Repeal and Replace Obamacare [jwp-video n=”1″] Republicans say that means members cannot promote any website besides their own, but Democrats say
Politics · 115th Congress
Flake Fires Back at Trump to Dispute Tax Vote Prediction
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 19, 2017 var rcrdTwitter = 1; Flake was caught on an open microphone at a Friday event in Mesa, Arizona, saying that if Republicans “become the party of Roy
Politics · 115th Congress
For Murkowski, Tax Overhaul Isn’t Just Business. It’s Personal
battle Included in the budget resolution that allows Republicans to advance the tax measure with only GOP support was a portion instructing the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to find $1
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Hits Dems for Failing to Understand ‘Power of Lower Taxes’
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 17, 2017 var rcrdTwitter = 1; On Thursday night, Trump called the House passage a “Big win” but noted the bill passed 227-205 with only GOP members voting
Politics · 115th Congress
10 Things to Watch as the Tax Bill Moves Forward
Watch: Hatch and Brown’s Fiery Tax Bill Skirmish [jwp-video n=”1″] Here are 10 things to watch as the tax bill continues its journey: 1.
Politics · 115th Congress
Lawrence’s Chief of Staff Resigns Over Harassment Allegations
Watch: Congresswoman Who Survived Jonestown Attack Now Staring Down Sexual Harassment [jwp-video n=”1″]
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Congress’ Compliance Watchdog: Settlement Payouts Highest in 10 Years
A total of 264 claims were settled during that time period, beginning Oct. 1, 1996. Rep.
Politics · 115th Congress
New $44 Billion Disaster Aid Request Paltry, Lawmakers Say
administered by the Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant program; $4.6 billion for repair or replacement of damaged federal property; $1.2 billion for an education recovery fund; $1
Politics · 115th Congress
The GOP’s ‘Vote and Hope’ Caucus
Watch: Trump’s Return from Asia Could Complicate Tax Cut Plans [jwp-video n=”1″] Some members are skeptical about the chances for a conference committee based on past practice.
Politics · 115th Congress
‘Pass-Through’ Changes Dog Senate GOP Tax Overhaul
Watch: Hatch Asks Finance Committee to ‘Talk Like Gentlemen’ [jwp-video n=”1″] Senate Republican leaders can only afford to lose two votes on their side, as no Democrats are expected to support