The Congressional Earmark Ban: the Real Bridge to Nowhere | Commentary
Earmarking was a process by which a congressional expenditure of funds was specified to apply to a particular project.
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Facing Immigration Revolt, Republicans Plan Vote to Ban ‘Administrative Amnesty’ (Updated)
Obama has promised to do all he can on his own on immigration by the end of the summer — and recent news reports that he may expand DACA’s deportation relief to as many as 5 million additional illegal
VA Health Care Deal Reached; Miller, Sanders Plan to Announce Monday (Updated)
“Neither the House nor the Senate should take a vote on the conference legislation until there is a complete score from the Congressional Budget Office so members have the opportunity to review
Tea Party Circles the Wagons Around Justin Amash
Ellis’ other congressional donor is Rep. Devin Nunes, a Republican who represents a district more than 2,000 miles away in California.
Tea Party Circles the Wagons Around Justin Amash
Ellis’ other congressional donor is Rep. Devin Nunes, a Republican who represents a district more than 2,000 miles away in California.
Ethics Investigations Since 2009 — in One Chart
The Office of Congressional Ethics recently released its second-quarter report for 2014 , and in the middle is a pie graph that gives congressional nerds some insight into what ethical lapses the OCE has
House GOP Forges Ahead on Border Funding Legislation With No Clear Endgame
Appropriations Democrats had not even been briefed on the details of a spending package, according to a Democratic committee aide.
Pentagon Defends $60 Billion Wartime Request
“Pentagon officials defended their request for $60 billion in war funds before the House Budget Committee on Thursday as lawmakers accused them of trying to avoid budget caps and congressional scrutiny
DCCC Adds Congressman to Endangered Incumbent Program
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee moved Rep. Rick Nolan of Minnesota to its Frontline program — a reflection of growing concern over his re-election prospects.
House Democrats Bank on Fundraising in 2014
There’s a sour national political environment, a history of the president’s party losing seats in midterms and an unfavorable congressional map drawn mostly by Republicans.
House Democrats Bank on Fundraising in 2014
There’s a sour national political environment, a history of the president’s party losing seats in midterms and an unfavorable congressional map drawn mostly by Republicans.
John Boehner Raises More Than $6.2 Million
Boehner transferred $3.7 million of the funds raised between April 1 and June 30 to the National Republican Congressional Committee, which is tasked with preserving the House GOP’s majority.
Issa Refuses to Drop Simas Subpoena After White House Plea (Updated)
Chairman Issa has allowed that if the White House provided the requested information to the Committee, he would reconsider but at present Mr.
A Special Prosecutor is Needed Now | Commentary
As reports have confirmed, the IRS used an email-storage contractor named Sonasoft for this very purpose.
Debate Over School Lunch Nutrition Standards Delays Agriculture Spending Bill
But this year, Domokos-Bays says congressional contacts suggested that the association not bother seeking additional money.
President’s Party Asks Why He’s Avoiding the Border
Obama said in Dallas that Perry suggested moving forward with steps to secure the border with or without congressional approval.
President’s Party Asks Why He’s Avoiding the Border
Obama said in Dallas that Perry suggested moving forward with steps to secure the border with or without congressional approval.
Cuban Conspiracy Aside, Menendez Troubles Remain
The Senate Ethics Committee appears to have put its similar inquiry on hold in deference to the Feds.
DeMaio Tops $600,000 in Second Quarter Fundraising
Second-quarter reports are due to the Federal Election Commission by July 15.
House Appropriations Investigators Probing Eisenhower Memorial Commission
The commission reports it has secured roughly $1,700,000 in “gifts and pledges,” but it has received only $447,618 in contributions with $275,000 in obligations.