Tag: House of Representatives

The influx of Mexicans to the U.S. slows — but for how long?

Joseph Lawler · September 6, 2013 4:00 am

Former CIA intelligence officer Ray McGovern addresses a demonstration on the north side of the White House to protest any U.S. military action against Syria on Aug. 29. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Obama facing crushing defeat on Syria in the House

Michael Barone · September 6, 2013 4:00 am

House Republicans Expected to Reform Food Stamps Program

Ryan Lovelace · September 5, 2013 11:15 am

Attorney General Eric Holderâs stated reason for suing to eliminate the voucher program in Louisiana is that it âimpedes the desegregation process.â (AP File)

There stands Eric Holder, blocking the schoolhouse door

Cal Thomas · September 5, 2013 4:00 am

President Barack Obama addresses an Organizing for Action (OFA) summit in Washington, Monday, July 22. Despite the high stakes, however, the president has not activated one of his most powerful tools of political persuasion to help him win approval for the strike: Organizing for Action. (AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama lobbying organization silent on unfolding Syria debate

Rebecca Berg · September 5, 2013 4:00 am

"I believe the House vote on the resolution authorizing the use of military force in Syria should be held on Wednesday, September 11, the twelfth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks," Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, said. (AP File)

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Lawmaker protests helping al Qaeda in Syria on eve of Sept. 11 anniversary

Joel Gehrke · September 5, 2013 4:00 am

President Barack Obama speaks to media in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, before a meeting with Congressional leaders to discuss the situation in Syria. Rear center, from left are, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J, House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer of Md., Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Ill., National Security Adviser Susan Rice, House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, the president, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va. and Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. Rear, center, from right to left are, Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, and Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn of Texas. (AP/Carolyn Kaster)

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GOP leadership split on Syria decision

Ashe Schow · September 4, 2013 4:00 am

President Obama has said since 2011 that Syrian President Bashar Assad "had to go." (AP Photo/SANA, File)

Obama’s miscues on Syria diminish America’s standing in the world

Michael Barone · September 4, 2013 4:00 am

House Minority leader John Boehner of Ohio, right, and House Minority Whip Eric Cantor of Virginia both announced their support for President Obama's Syria resolution. (AP File)

House GOP to let Democratic Senate vote first on Syria

David M. Drucker · September 4, 2013 4:00 am

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio leaves the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 3, to speak with reporters following a meeting between President Barack Obama and Congressional leaders to discuss the situation in Syria. Boehner said he will support President Barack Obama's call for the U.S. to take action against Syria for alleged chemical weapons use and says his Republican colleagues should support the president, too. (AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

John Boehner ducks out: White House must lead Syria authorization effort; passage still ‘uphill battle’

Byron York · September 3, 2013 4:00 am

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio speaks to reporters outside the White House on Tuesday following a meeting between President Obama and Congressional leaders to discuss the situation in Syria. (AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

John Boehner backs Obama, will support strikes on Syria

Susan Crabtree · September 3, 2013 4:00 am

The Obama administration is struggling to convince a skeptical public that U.S. airstrikes against Syria are needed, two new polls say. (AP/Carolyn Kaster)

White House struggles to win public support for US military action in Syria

Sean Lengell · September 3, 2013 4:00 am