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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Bill Clinton Warns House Democrats “We Need An Economic Strategy Here”
Former president gives blunt and sobering assessment of the landscape Democrats will face in upcoming midterm elections.
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Obama Throws Down The Gauntlet Over Defense Cuts
“If that’s an argument they want to have before the court of public opinion that is an argument I am more than willing to engage in,” defiant president tells House Democrats meeting in Virginia. “It won’t be smooth it won’t be simple.”
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Latino Conservative Group Sends Memo To Republicans On How To Talk About Immigration
“Please consider these tonally sensitive messaging points as you discuss immigration, regardless of your position,” Hispanic Leadership Network leader advises Republicans. No mentions of Reagan or “illegals” allowed.
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The House Has Its Own Bipartisan Immigration Plan In The Works, Republicans Say
With House Republicans apparently on board, immigration reform could become a reality. Boehner “seems pretty optimistic,” a source tells BuzzFeed.
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Key House Republican Doesn’t Rule Out Senate Immigration Plan
“The current immigration system is broken and inspires confidence in no one,” Republican Rep. Trey Gowdy says.
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Why John Boehner Will (Probably) Be Fine
After a crippling defeat at the hands of his own party, conservatives’ knives are out and pointed at his speakership. Five reasons Boehner is likely to hang on.
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Democratic Budget Chief Accuses Boehner Of Stalling Fiscal Cliff Deal To Protect Speakership
“I’m becoming increasingly worried that that’s exactly what’s going on,” Van Hollen says.
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In A Pinch, House Democrats Find A Woman For Ways And Means Committee
Rep. Linda Sanchez will fill a slot on the powerful committee. A scramble for diversity.
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Creeping Optimism In Fiscal Cliff Standoff
Lawmakers from both parties say they think a deal will come before the end of the year. “The decisions we have to make are not intellectually demanding, they just take political courage,” Corker says.
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Boehner Says Talks Have Hit “Stalemate”
It’s not just posturing, Speaker John Boehner says. “Let’s not kid ourselves.”
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The 2014 Election Began On Election Night For House Democrats
“You don’t win by taking time off,” Rep. Steve Israel warns.
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Jesse Jackson Jr. Cooperating With Feds On Campaign Cash Investigation
“I have made my share of mistakes,” says son of famed civil rights leader.
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Washington Gets To Work On Fiscal Cliff During Thanksgiving Break
Staffers for Speaker John Boehner and President Obama meet to discuss possible solutions.
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Pelosi To Stay On As Minority Leader
The House minority leader meets with her caucus and puts the rumors to rest.
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Advocates To Make Domestic-Violence Bill Push On Wednesday
The Violence Against Women Act reauthorization was held up earlier this year, after the House passed a more limited bill. On Wednesday, a web-based campaign will urge lame-duck movement on the Senate’s more broad bill, which includes protections for LGBT and undocumented people.
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Conservative Republican Rejects Boehner Compromise Offer In Leadership Bid
Boehner attempts to ready his caucus for dealmaking. But Rep. Tom Price, a leader of the House Republicans’ conservatives, wants a seat at the leadership table.
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Exclusive: Republicans Draft Rules To Tighten Control Over House Floor
Proposed changes to House rules, obtained by BuzzFeed, would curtail Democrats’ ability to block certain measures from consideration.
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So, You Want To Be A Congressional Staffer?
The House Democrats move their résumé bank online.
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Maxine Waters And Barney Frank Used In Democrat-On-Democrat Race
An ugly California contest.Latest pro-Sherman mailer uses liberal icon backers of Berman as part of attack.
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Democrats Urge Court To Unseal Conservative Republican’s Divorce Documents
Tennessee Republican who pressured mistress to have an abortion finds himself under increased scrutiny just weeks before election.
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Florida Lawmaker Drops Re-Election Bid After Prostitution Link
Lawmaker railed against gambling because of its “enormous social costs” to the Orlando Sentinel editorial board. On Monday, his name was reported to have shown up on the client list of an alleged prostitution ring.
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John Boehner Crying With Gabrielle Giffords
There wasn’t a dry eye in Congress as Gabby Giffords resigned from the House of Representatives, least of all the Speaker’s. A genuinely emotional moment, all politics aside.
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Congress Won’t Authorize Military Mission In Libya, But Won’t Cut Off Funding
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives earlier today defeated a symbolic measure to give President Obama authority to continue the U.S. intervention in Libya, but in a later vote refused to actually defund the intervention. The first vote was a rebuke of President Obama and his use of executive power, the second vote showed divisions within the Republican party when it comes to politicizing military matters. View List ›
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Anthony Weiner Resignation Letter
Now it’s official. Short and sweet. And if you can somehow construe “Anthony Weiner” from the Picasso portrait that is his signature, you are either a genius or Gary Busey. (via huffingtonpost.com) View Image ›
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The Best Of Anthony Weiner Being Awesome
Congressman Anthony Weiner has achieved badass status around Buzzfeed by regularly schooling his Republican colleagues with some truly epic rants on the House floor. In honor of this Democratic hero, we bring you a video collection of the next Mayor of New York at his awesomest. Watch Video ›
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Anthony Weiner High School Photo
Anthony Weiner, New York congressman and liberal icon, in a 1981 high school yearbook photo. Released by Rep. Weiner himself on his Twitter page. There is nothing wrong in America that can’t be fixed by what is right in this photo. View Image ›
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Gabrielle Giffords Shot: Congresswoman Shot In Arizona on huffingtonpost.com ›
Gabrielle Giffords, a Democratic congresswoman from Arizona, was shot today at a public event outside a grocery store. A spokesman for the Pima County sheriff says that at least 12 people were shot. Update: Reuters is reporting Giffords is still alive, currently in emergency surgery.
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The Dancing Republican
An Alabama Republican, flush with victory (and Bud Light), hoes down harder than he’s ever hoed before. Embittered Democrats, start your Photoshops! And for you non-Shop Jockeys, we’ve added an easy to use photo generator at the bottom of the post. Post your creations in the comments and we’ll hand out Gold Stars to our favorites. At least you can win one election! Via. View Image ›
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Major Power Shift On Election Night
The midterm elections can be summed up in one word, RED. Republicans have taken majority of the house wiping out Democratic majority of the past 4 years. I guess we should be grateful that one of these changes wasn’t a witch. Condolences to Christine O’Donnell. View List ›
