Tag: John Boehner

"John Boehner did a favor to all of us" by negotiating the budget framework that led to the omnibus appropriations bill that Congress approved this week, President Obama said. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Obama praises Boehner for $1.1 trillion spending deal

Nicole Duran · December 18, 2015 7:59 pm

Reps. Walter Jones, R-N.C., and Thomas Massie, R-Ky., argued that the benefits package to ex-speakers is excessive, which could affect John Boehner's retirement perks. (AP Photo)

GOP lawmakers look to cut Boehner’s retirement perks

Curt Mills · December 10, 2015 11:40 pm

Congress will also have an easier time passing appropriations measures thanks to a deal cut by former House Speaker John Boehner and President Obama that set spending caps for fiscal 2016 and 2017.

Omnibus bills may be headed for extinction in Congress

Susan Ferrechio · November 30, 2015 5:01 am

A super PAC supporting Republican presidential candidateÂ Ted Cruz's presidential campaign unveiled new radio spots to its $1 million radio ad campaign.Â (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Pro-Cruz super PAC runs radio ads highlighting conflict with Boehner

Ryan Lovelace · November 3, 2015 4:41 pm

GOP hopes to shed ‘shutdown’ label with budget deal

Susan Ferrechio · November 3, 2015 5:01 am

Boehner officially resigned Saturday, after Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., was elected to replace him as speaker. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Date set for special election to replace Boehner

Daniel Chaitin · November 1, 2015 11:49 pm

Boehner also acknowledged that by becoming speaker, Ryan's hopes of becoming president may have been dashed. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Boehner: I told Paul Ryan that God wanted him to be Speaker

Ryan Lovelace · November 1, 2015 3:05 pm

As Ryan takes over, can he tame the reckless Establishment?

Timothy P. Carney · October 29, 2015 10:47 pm

Whether the next president is a Democrat or a Republican, Ryan will need to be able to work across the aisle to secure necessary votes to get legislation passed. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Washington Post sees rough seas ahead for Speaker Ryan

Becket Adams · October 29, 2015 9:23 pm

"Now we have a new man, Paul Ryan, I hope he's going to work out," Donald Trump told the Nevada crowd. "He's a nice person, I'll tell you. He's a nice person." (AP Photo)

Trump: Paul Ryan has ‘tremendous potential’ as speaker

Al Weaver · October 29, 2015 8:46 pm

Cleaning House: Ryan vows to fix brokenness

Susan Ferrechio · October 29, 2015 4:13 pm

Ryan elected 54th House speaker

Susan Ferrechio · October 29, 2015 2:36 pm