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» House introduces spending legislation, plans Thursday vote
Lawmakers introduced a $1.1 trillion spending package that funds the government through fiscal 2015.
» Senate Republicans ‘soul searching’ over filibuster rule
They’re struggling over whether to reverse the “nuclear option” or leave it for when they take the majority.
» Editorial: Gruber told the truth about Obamacare — then he was sworn in
During Jonathan Gruber’s congressional hearing Tuesday, he found even basic facts difficult to acknowledge.
» Senators wary of granting administration broad authority to fight the Islamic State
Lawmakers from both parties accused the administration of seeking too much power in its battle against ISIS.
» Watchdog: $500 billion a year in taxes lost to loopholes
Sen. Tom Coburn released a report titled “Tax Decoder” that detailed loopholes in the tax code.
» Priebus officially running for third term as GOP chairman
“I think it would be very poor form to walk away midway through,” Priebus said.
» Timothy P. Carney: Democrats lost the South through culture war and elitism
For the foreseeable future, though, Democrats will have make do without Southern senators.
» Op-Ed: Obama administration claims a right to hide evidence before Supreme Court
The federal government wants to actively conceal material evidence in order to escape liability.
» Obama warns future presidents against undoing his immigration action
The president said the next occupant of the White House would pay a political price for rolling back his actions on immigration.
» Fed rolls out extra capital requirements for megabanks
The Federal Reserve will move Tuesday to establish tougher capital requirements on the eight biggest U.S. banks.
» Obamacare measure could thwart Senate energy-efficiency bill
Sen. David Vitter is reviving an effort to eliminate a policy that exempts federal workers from enrolling in Obamacare.
