Tag: House of Representatives

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

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

Call It Impeachment-Lite

Terry Eastland · September 8, 2014 4:00 am

It's no surprise the manufacturers and sellers of sterilization and contraception have lobbied on the Obama administration's contraception mandate, backed the Obamacare law Obama uses to justify the mandate, and fought for Obama's election and re-election. (iStock Photo)

Beltway Confidential

Facing Dem attacks, could new GOP strategy end birth control wars?

Byron York · September 8, 2014 3:32 am