Tag: Kevin McCarthy

"So you know, I'd like nothing better than to break open that Abandoned Mine Lands fund of money ... and get at it for the purposes that we're talking about. But it's just been impossible so far," said Rep. Rogers. (AP File Photo)

GOP hoping for weekend breakthrough on spending bill

Susan Ferrechio · December 12, 2015 5:01 am

"Whether wittingly or unwittingly, it certainly was not a priority to them," Pelosi said of the Republicans. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Energy and Environment

Dems blame GOP for blocking trip to Paris climate talks

Susan Ferrechio · December 10, 2015 9:11 pm

"In order for us to support the omnibus bill, the poison pill riders must go," Pelosi said in the memo. (AP File Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Spending bill stalls in Congress days before funding deadline

Susan Ferrechio · December 7, 2015 11:13 pm

"I wanted to hear from the president there would be a change in policy, a change in strategy," McCarthy said. (AP File Photo/Evan Vucci)

National Security

McCarthy: ‘I do not feel any safer’ after Obama terrorism address

Susan Ferrechio · December 7, 2015 9:53 pm

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Jon Stewart, behind her, attend a rally on the East Front of the Capitol with members of the FDNY to urge Congress to extend healthcare benefits for first responders who suffer from cancer and other ailments as a result of their work at ground zero after the 9/11 attacks. (CQ Roll Call via AP)

9/11 first responders healthcare bill bogged down by cost

Susan Ferrechio · December 7, 2015 5:01 am

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, left, said Wednesday that recent successes in the House show that Speaker Paul Ryan has brought "structural change" to the lower chamber of Congress. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McCarthy: Paul Ryan has brought ‘structural change’ to the House

Gabby Morrongiello · December 2, 2015 1:25 pm

GOP may delay Planned Parenthood fight

GOP may delay Planned Parenthood fight

Susan Ferrechio · November 30, 2015 6:02 pm

$"To demonstrate true leadership, Obama should start emphasizing the important role of hydraulic fracturing and natural gas development across the globe," Kevin McCarthy wrote. (AP Photo)$ Energy and Environment

McCarthy: Obama conceals natural gas success story

Curt Mills · November 29, 2015 9:52 pm

"After careful reflection and in light of the Speaker's wish for me to continue this important role, I have decided to remain Chairman of the House IntelligenceÂ Committee."Â (AP File Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Two-man race for Ways & Means chair

Joseph Lawler · October 29, 2015 10:14 pm

McCarthy said a "clean" debt ceiling increase makes no sense as it would just allow the debt to soar higher.Â (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

McCarthy fired up, wants cuts in debt ceiling deal

Pete Kasperowicz · October 23, 2015 5:32 pm

Though initially reluctant to take the speaker job, Paul Ryan said, "I'm actually excited for this moment." (AP Photo)

Paul Ryan for speaker

Washington Examiner · October 22, 2015 4:01 am

McCarthy's remarks about the Benghazi panel's main goal may have been the final straw for Biden's campaign. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Beltway Confidential

How Kevin McCarthy beat Biden

W. James Antle III · October 21, 2015 5:29 pm