Arrested Congressional Development
There’s always money in the House Ways and Means Committee.
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Congress Miffed At Apple For Taking Advantage Of Perfectly Legal Tax Loophole
Apple CEO Tim Cook and members of Congress engaged in a feisty exchange about the company’s practice of keeping most of its cash parked overseas. It’s legal, but we don’t like it.
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The IRS Guy Is Having A Worse Day Than You
Ousted acting IRS commissioner Steven Miller had a pretty lousy day in front of the House Ways and Means Committee.
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Congressman: ‘Arresting People For Pot Is One Of The Greatest Threats To Liberty’
Rep. Steve Cohen lashed out at Eric Holder over the continued illegality of marijuana.
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Republicans Ask: Where Is John Boehner?
Worried rank-and-file Republicans say the speaker seems to be “a bit checked out” as new legislative battles loom. His allies say he’s working behind the scenes to move the conference forward.
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7 Young Congressmen And Their Favorite Cartoons As Kids
Politics can be adorable.
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Masters Of The Universe: Lawmakers Obsess Over Threats From Space
From UFOs to Earth-bound asteroids, members of Congress are looking to the skies. Ordinary duties can feel “a little hum drum,” says Rep. Rohrabacher.
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8 Things That Have Happened Since Ed Markey Has Been In Congress
The Massachusetts Congressman won the Democratic primary for Senate tonight. Markey, who has been in Congress since 1976 has seen a lot come and go in his time there. He’d be one of the longest serving members of the House to ever win a Senate seat.
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Obama: I Have The Juice
President tells reporters he can still do stuff. Except when he can’t.
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Michele Bachmann Tries To Quote Shakespeare: “Thou Protestest Too Much”
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U.S. Congressman Asks America To "Imagine A World Without Balloons"
So many helium puns, so little time for Georgia’s Hank Johnson.
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Mark Sanford’s Campaign Banner Looks Like The Argentine Flag
Insert facepalm gif here.
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Obama Scolds Congress On Guns: ‘A Pretty Shameful Day In Washington’
“This legislation met [the] test,” Obama says. “Too many Senators failed theirs.”
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Republican Congressman Cites Biblical Great Flood To Say Climate Change Isn’t Man-Made
“If you believe in the Bible, one would have to say the Great Flood is an example of climate change. That certainly wasn’t because man had overdeveloped hydrocarbon energy.”
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President’s Budget To Propose Revenue-Neutral Corporate Tax Reform
Senate Democratic leadership discussed the proposal in a meeting Monday. And they’re not pleased.
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30 Members Of Congress Who Have Animal Doppelgängers
Animal House.
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Lawmakers Back Home Stay Mum On Immigration Reform
House Democrats and Republicans told their members to talk about the budget and spending cuts at home. Meanwhile, one of the most prominent legislative issues gets little attention.
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Rep. Don Young: Drink Alone To Prevent Domestic Violence
“When you drink together, the possibility of harm becomes greater every day,” the Alaska Congressman said.
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North Dakota Republican Apologizes For Alleged Indian Reservation Remark
Rep. Kevin Cramer denies say he felt unsafe, but apologized for his “tone” at meeting with Native Americans
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John Boehner To House Republicans: “The Next Steps Are Critical”
The House speaker sends a memo to his conference during a two-week recess. “The weeks and months ahead will be tremendously important ones for our conference and for our country.”
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Lawmakers Write Identical Letters To Support Lobbying Group’s Cause
This would have never worked in high school English class.
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At-Risk Democratic Senators Shy Away From Marriage Equality
Even as some political figures are more forthcoming with their support for marriage equality, lawmakers facing tough reelections avoid weighing in.
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After Winning The Super Bowl, Ravens Wide Receiver Torrey Smith Interned With A Congressman
Rep. Elijah Cummings says Smith did “outstanding work.”
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Congress Holds Asteroid Hearings, Because There Are No Other Problems
Both the House & Senate sat down to discuss the risk of armageddon.
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The GOP’s Crusade To Defund Obamacare Is Over
Three years after Obama signed the Affordable Care Act, Republicans accept they can’t defund it. But they keep going through the motions.
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Raul Labrador: Pathway To Citizenship Is A “Minor Issue” In Immigration Reform Debate
An issue of semantics, he says.
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23 Kitties Of Congress
Ready for the Feline Government?
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Mark Sanford Runoff Challenger Decided By A Hair In South Carolina
The No. 2 finisher, Curtis Bostic, likely rides a well-executed ground game and church outreach to a runoff. A mandatory recount muddies the outcome.
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In South Carolina, Republican Congressional Candidates Eye Second Place
Losing in the wider primary often translates to a runoff win. Whether people actively vote against Sanford will matter.
