Politics · 114th Congress
Not Your Father’s GOP: The Deficit Debate Has Disappeared
He pledged to control spending on Medicaid, the health care program for the poor, by turning it into a block grant and capping annual increases at 1 percent.
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Politics · 114th Congress
Hearing Drags Out Resolution on IRS Impeachment Debate
[jwp-video n=”1″] Wednesday’s hearing was the first time that Koskinen admitted that he made a mistake and formally corrected the congressional record of past misstatements, Jordan said.
Policy · 114th Congress
House Passes Bill Giving Tax Breaks to Olympic Medalists
The measure does not extend the tax breaks to athletes with incomes over $1 million. Congress is still cheering about the Olympics but some tax experts aren’t enthused.
Politics · 114th Congress
At UN, Obama Warns World Order on Verge of ‘Fraying’
As more and more wealth in developed and developing countries flows to the wealthiest “1 percent,” resentment builds, meaning “it’s no wonder some say the future favors the strongman, the top-down
Policy · 114th Congress
OCC Chief Denies Increased Federal Regulation Has Hurt Banks
Under one of the bill’s provisions, banking organizations that maintain a leverage ratio of at least 10 percent and have a composite CAMELS rating of 1 or 2 may elect to be exempted
Politics · 114th Congress
GOP Mostly Powerless in Stopping Obama ‘Midnight’ Regulations
The American Action Forum, which dubs itself as a “center-right” think tank, concludes that since Jan. 1 of this year, the administration has picked up the pace, finalizing 60 new rules and proposing
Policy · 114th Congress
Why Ted Cruz Might Influence a Government Funding Battle
Oversight of the internet’s domain naming system is set to shift on Oct. 1 from the U.S. government to a global organization that includes China and Russia.
Politics · 114th Congress
No Spending Deal Yet as Leaders Leave White House Meeting
came as senior lawmakers and the White House try to agree on a stopgap measure to fund government programs and agencies into the new fiscal year and avert a shutdown, which would otherwise occur on Oct. 1.
Policy · 114th Congress
Flint Aid Could Pass Senate, but Faces Uncertain Future
The WRDA also has bipartisan support, and passed out of committee on a 19-1 vote.
Politics · 114th Congress
Congress Turning a New Leaf on Marijuana
Watch the Video Below for More on Meredith Bower’s Story [jwp-video n=”1″] Marijuana helps more than narcotics and has allowed her to cut her opioid use in half, she said.
Policy · 114th Congress
Some Survivors of the Fallen Are Shorted on Pentagon Benefits
“Therefore, beginning with your next scheduled payment on February 1, 2012, your payment will stop.”
Policy · 114th Congress
What Is a Continuing Resolution?
The last time not a single CR was needed was two decades ago, in 1996, because Congress had enacted every one of the regular spending bills by the start of the new fiscal year on Oct. 1.
Politics · 114th Congress
Reid Readies for the Home Stretch
Fall Forecast: The Senate Returns [jwp-video n=”1″] Though senators will take up some of those issues in the coming months, much attention will remain focused on the campaign trail, particularly
Politics · 114th Congress
Koch Group Redirects ‘Ohio Families First’ Website Away From Strickland
In July, hedge fund manager Paul Singer gave $1 million to the group.
Opinion · 114th Congress
No Family Favors for Senator’s Daughter and EpiPen CEO
two-dose pack has jumped from about $100 to more than $600 this year, a price the American Medical Association called “exorbitant” on Wednesday, especially with the actual cost of the drug still at about $1
Politics · 114th Congress
Obama Saw Different Face of Battered Louisiana Than Bush
Obama to Congress: Louisiana Flooding May Need More Funding [jwp-video n=”1″] The White House is eager to make their case that what matters most in the immediate wake of a disaster is a swift
Policy · 114th Congress
Louisiana Flood Relief May Not Require Extra Federal Spending
Obama to Congress: Louisiana Flooding May Need More Funding [jwp-video n=”1″] More than 106,000 Louisianians have registered for FEMA assistance, and more than $55 million in disaster relief
Politics · 114th Congress
New Ad: Toomey Protects Police From Terrorists and Shooters
A Republican-aligned outside group is spending $1 million on a new TV ad that touts Sen. Patrick J. Toomey’s efforts to give police officers access to military-style equipment.
Policy · 114th Congress
Despite Spending Feud, NIH Makes Do in Fight Against Zika
[jwp-video n=”1″] Fauci’s team has relied on reprogrammed dollars shuffled between government accounts, including last week’s reallocation of some $34 million within the NIH by Health and Human
Policy · 114th Congress
Reid Not Sold on Recreational Marijuana Use
Last week, the Drug Enforcement Administration declined petitions to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule 1 drug to a Schedule 2 drug, maintaining that marijuana does not have a legitimate medical