Tag: House of Representatives

Chaffetz announces speaker bid

Chaffetz announces speaker bid

Barbara Boland · October 4, 2015 1:30 pm

In Iowa, Donald Trump leads Ben Carson with 24 percent to 19 percent, a five-point lead, with Carly Fiorina coming in with 9 percent support. (AP Photo)

Poll: Trump’s lead shrinks as Carson, Fiorina close in

Al Weaver · October 4, 2015 1:02 pm

McCarthy would keep Boehner’s earmark ban

McCarthy would keep Boehner’s earmark ban

Pete Kasperowicz · October 4, 2015 4:01 am

Highlighted by television camera lights, House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, leaves a meeting with House Republicans announcing his resignation, Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Sunday shows to discuss Planned Parenthood, House Speaker race

Barbara Boland · October 3, 2015 8:56 pm

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Rep. JasonÂ Chaffetz is the chief author of the Remote Transactions Parity Act, which would force retailers to begin collecting sales taxes.Â (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Lawmakers wary of McCarthy’s ability to deliver GOP message

Susan Ferrechio · October 3, 2015 4:01 am

JasonÂ Chaffetz will enter a race that features Kevin McCarthy, the House majority leader and heir apparent, and Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Fla. (AP Photo)Â

Report: Chaffetz to launch bid for speaker

Curt Mills · October 2, 2015 11:05 pm

Donald Trump, Carly Fiorina and Ben Carson hold the top three spots among Granite State Republicans, according to a new New Hampshire poll. (AP Photos)

How popular is Trump really in Iowa?

David M. Drucker · October 2, 2015 4:01 am

"The election of the Speaker of the House should be about who is most fit to lead this body and most able to build consensus. That is how we do it in Nebraska," said Ashford. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Dem proposes secret ballot speaker election

Curt Mills · October 1, 2015 11:56 pm

House passes bill to deal setback to Iran agreement

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House passes bill to deal setback to Iran agreement

Charles Hoskinson · October 1, 2015 5:46 pm

A Pro-Repeal Majority Leader

Jeffrey H. Anderson · October 1, 2015 4:54 pm

"[Boehner is] is going to create a void that's going to be hard to fill," says Buckeye State's Rep. Bill Johnson.Â (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Ohio delegation lost amid Boehner resignation: Johnson

John Siciliano · October 1, 2015 4:50 pm

"Everybody thought Hillary Clinton was unbeatable, right?" Kevin McCarthy said. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

McCarthy in hot water over Benghazi comments

Pete Kasperowicz · October 1, 2015 1:25 pm