Susan Ferrechio

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The legislation angered conservatives who expected a GOP-controlled Congress and White House result in more Republican provisions. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Ryan, McConnell defend wins in spending bill

Susan Ferrechio · May 2, 2017 5:31 pm

The Republican leadership has faced conservative backlash over the $1 trillion, five-month spending deal announced on Sunday. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Paul Ryan aligns with Trump tweet: ‘I share the president’s frustration’

Susan Ferrechio · May 2, 2017 3:02 pm

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas., said early Tuesday that he would soon advance a measure to tighten up who is eligible for healthcare subsidies. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

GOP offers Obamacare replacement bills in push for votes

Susan Ferrechio · May 2, 2017 1:51 pm

Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, said his group has not taken a formal position on the bill, but he is fielding angry feedback from constituents. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Conservatives fume over ‘complete’ spending concession to Democrats

Susan Ferrechio · May 2, 2017 12:34 am

House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows, R-N.C., declined to confirm how many HFC lawmakers are now in favor of the bill. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Freedom Caucus support for healthcare bill nearly unanimous

Susan Ferrechio · May 1, 2017 8:41 pm

While the GOP tries to sort out the details on healthcare, it will also shoot for passage of a spending bill for the rest of the fiscal year. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Next week: Do or die for Obamacare repeal?

Susan Ferrechio · April 30, 2017 4:01 am

—œI’ve been really encouraged to see the kind of commitment that President Trump has had on following through on the promises he made to the American people,—? said House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Hill Republicans: Trump ‘is doing just fine’ in first 100 days

Susan Ferrechio · April 29, 2017 4:00 am

The House and Senate easily passed legislation Friday morning to keep the government funded for one week. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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House, Senate send one-week funding bill to Trump’s desk

Susan Ferrechio · April 28, 2017 2:56 pm

Lawmakers in both parties say they are fed up with extensions, which are called continuing resolutions. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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Congress sick and tired of short-term spending bills

Susan Ferrechio · April 28, 2017 4:01 am

The two parties are engaged in finger-pointing over the delay in providing a five-month spending plan meant to last until the end of the fiscal year. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Ryan accuses Democrats of ‘dragging their feet’ on spending bill

Susan Ferrechio · April 27, 2017 4:35 pm

"They want to take us back to where we were before the meltdown of our economy in 2008," Pelosi said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Pelosi warns of ‘poison pills’ in spending fight

Susan Ferrechio · April 27, 2017 4:21 pm

Lawmakers said the discussion centered on non-military steps that could be taken to reduce the growing nuclear threat in North Korea. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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White House warns Senate of ‘extremely dangerous situation’ in North Korea

Al Weaver, Susan Ferrechio · April 26, 2017 9:33 pm