Susan Ferrechio

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Critics say the bill establishes a new system that would allow the public and outside groups to request project funding that would likely lead to an increase in the $60 billion backlog of unfinished waterway projects.

Energy and Environment

Waterway projects bill says reform, but critics see more federal overspending

Susan Ferrechio · October 23, 2013 4:00 am

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., sent a letter to President Obama, noting the glitch-filled rollout and asking him to extend the mandate for acquiring health insurance past the March 31 deadline. (AP File)

White House resisting pressure from vulnerable Democrats for delay in Obamacare mandate but will tweak deadline

Susan Ferrechio · October 23, 2013 4:00 am

The Internal Revenue Service announced Tuesday that the 2014 tax-filing season will be delayed by up to two weeks as a result of the recent partial government shutdown. (Photo: Thinkstock)

IRS delays start of 2014 tax filing season by up to two weeks

Susan Ferrechio · October 22, 2013 4:00 am

The Internal Revenue Service has made "no significant improvements" toward ending massive improper payments under the Earned Income Tax Credit program, according to an audit released Tuesday, which shows the agency issued more than $132 billion in wrongful tax credits over the past decade. (AP/Susan Walsh)

IRS handed out $132 billion in wrongful payments under low-income tax credit program

Susan Ferrechio · October 22, 2013 4:00 am

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.,ÃÂ Paul wants to amend the U.S. Constitution so that members of Congress, the Executive and Judicial branch are subject to the laws in the same way as the rest of America. (AP/Jose Luis Magana)

Rand Paul: Amend Constitution to end special treatment for lawmakers

Susan Ferrechio · October 21, 2013 4:00 am

After a government shutdown showdown that lasted the better part of October, the House this week will return to its normal business, with Republicans turning their attention to oversight of Obamacare and closed-door budget talks.

Energy and Environment

GOP will zero in on Obamacare problems this week

Susan Ferrechio · October 21, 2013 4:00 am

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., callled for Kathleen Sebelius to testify before Congress Thursday at a hearing on problems related to implementation of the new law. (Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Republicans dismiss Obama’s Rose Garden defense of health care law, call on Sebelius to testify

Susan Ferrechio · October 21, 2013 4:00 am

Former House Speaker Tom Foley jokes about the size of the letters placed on the federal courthouse during a dedication ceremony renaming the building in his honor Friday, April 6, 2001, in Spokane, Wash.ÃÂ Foley died Friday at the age of 84, according to House Democratic aides who spoke on condition of anonymity.ÃÂ (AP Photo/Jeff T. Green)

Tom Foley, conciliatory House speaker from a bygone era, dies at 84

Susan Ferrechio · October 18, 2013 4:00 am

Conservatives admit defeat but vow to press their fight against Obamacare

Susan Ferrechio · October 17, 2013 4:00 am

With a 285-144 vote, the legislation now moves to the desk of President Obama, who earlier Wednesday pledged to swiftly sign it. (Photo by T.J. Kirkpatrick/Getty Images)

Congress OKs spending, debt deal just hours before government was to default

Susan Ferrechio · October 17, 2013 4:00 am

Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis.:ÃÂ "We just want to say that the four of us â¦ had a very good conversation. We decided to discuss how we're going to proceed over breakfast. We want to look for ways to find common ground to get a budget agreement." (AP/Evan Vucci)

Hours after deal is signed, budget negotiators start work to avoid the next showdown

Susan Ferrechio · October 17, 2013 4:00 am

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., left, sits between Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., center, and House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio. (AP Image)

Mitch McConnell: Republicans won on spending cuts, lost on Obamacare

Susan Ferrechio · October 16, 2013 4:00 am