Tag: House of Representatives

House Speaker John Boehner said the United States likely will need to expand its fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria beyond President Obama's request to arm and train opposition rebels, calling the plan an "interim step."ÃÂ (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

John Boehner: ISIS bill first step in defeating the terrorists

Sean Lengell · September 16, 2014 3:42 pm

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, told Republicans at a private meeting Tuesday morning that they should support legislation that will give Obama the power to use U.S. military forces to train and equip Syrian rebels in the fight against the terrorist group known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

Dozens in GOP oppose Obama plan to arm Syrian rebels

Susan Ferrechio · September 16, 2014 3:21 pm

Beltway Confidential

Bobby Jindal is running for president; here’s his brand new energy plan

Timothy P. Carney · September 16, 2014 1:36 pm

Florida GOP makes final push for Gov. Scott

Gary Fineout · September 14, 2014 1:52 am

This model Image, provided by Eisenhower Memorial Commission, shows the proposed Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial to be built in Washington. (AP Photo/Eisenhower Memorial Commission)

Issa demands big changes from obscure, troubled commission

Luke Rosiak · September 13, 2014 9:24 pm

Congress is playing up old partisan legislation as it prepares for the thick of midterm election season. (iStock)

House and Senate recycle partisan agendas in pre-election session

Susan Ferrechio · September 12, 2014 9:00 am

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014, to respond to the proposals from President Obama about confronting the new wave of terrorism. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House inches toward approving ISIS request

David M. Drucker · September 11, 2014 7:56 pm

Jindal has won four elections in Louisiana: When he makes his case to voters, he usually succeeds. (AP/Charlie Neibergall)

Jindal stumps for Georgia governor

Kelly Cohen · September 11, 2014 3:57 pm

"We are not done and further work is needed, but we have made a significant step forward on some of the most challenging provisions," U.S. Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific Barbara Weisel said. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Liberals fume as Obama advances trade deal

Sean Higgins · September 10, 2014 9:22 pm

The White House issued a veto threat Wednesday against a Republican bill that would allow consumers to keep health insurance plans that don't meet Obamacare standards.ÃÂ (iStock image)

White House threatens veto of GOP Obamacare bill

Brian Hughes · September 10, 2014 4:46 pm

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, left, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday. Boehner said Tuesday that Islamic State militants pose a serious threat that must be dealt with in Iraq, Syria or wherever they exist as he pressed President Obama to spell out the U.S. strategy to destroy the militants. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

House will wait for Obama on Islamic State strategy

Susan Ferrechio · September 9, 2014 3:29 pm

With just 11 working days left until House lawmakers plans to adjourn Oct. 2 for the campaign season, GOP may pass a "clean" continuing resolution that has no strings attached. (iStock)

House could take up federal funding bill Thursday

Susan Ferrechio · September 9, 2014 9:04 am