Congress Slam Obama Administration Surveillance Of Reporters
“The First Amendment is first for a reason. If the Obama Administration is going after reporters’ phone records, they better have a damned good explanation,” Boehner spokesman says.
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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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The Sequester Isn’t A Joke For Jeff Maryak
He couldn’t afford a forced pay cut. So now he wants to go back to war.
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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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How Washington’s Immigration Momentum Could Collapse At Any Moment
“There’s going to be a constituent backlash against this thing soon,” Rep. Steve King warns. Citizenship is only one of many landmines in the way of reform.
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RNC Report Gives House Republicans Cover On Immigration Bill, Activists Say
The call to “embrace and champion” immigration reform in the GOP’s new blueprint gives Boehner the legroom to ignore the Hastert rule and bring a bill to the floor. “Most Republicans get it,” says Sharry.
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Brent Bozell Levels Broadside Against Entire Republican Establishment
From Boehner and Cantor to Rove and Ryan, conservative firebrand has nothing nice to say.
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Sean Hannity Grills John Boehner On Defunding Obamacare
In a radio interview, the Fox News host questions the House speaker’s commitment. “But do you want to risk the full faith and credit of the United States government over ObamaCare?” Boehner shoots back.
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John Boehner To New Pope: “Congratulations”
The highest-ranking Catholic in Congress praises the choice.
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The House Looks To Take A Break From Passing Bills
Speaker John Boehner doesn’t want to approve anything hastily or with a minority of the Republican vote. But that doesn’t leave many options moving forward.
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House Republican: Conference’s Conservatives “Like Amateur Night At The Bijou”
Rep. Tom Cole thinks thinks his conference’s most conservative members will need to mellow out to get anything done. “Over time I think they’ll get better,” Cole hopes.
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Obama, Congress No Closer To Avoiding Mandatory Spending Cuts
“This is not a win for anybody. This is a loss for the American people,” Obama says as cuts are set to begin taking effect.
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House Backs Historic Domestic Violence Protections For Immigrants, LGBT Women
The Senate’s version of the measure passes with mostly Democratic support. First major policy bill in years heads to Obama’s desk.
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House Republicans Avoid Voting To Replace Automatic Spending Cuts
“Passing these sort of things has never helped us in the press in the past,” a House Republican aide says. Efforts to maintain a fragile conference equilibrium.
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Bipartisan Inaction Means Massive Spending Cuts Are All But Certain
At a time when partisan bickering rules the day, Republicans and Democrats have found one area they can agree on: nobody’s doing anything to stop the sequester.
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John Boehner Sexes It Up For Valentine’s Day
Speaker of the House gives reporters some sugar.
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John Boehner Blames Senate Democrats For Holding Up Obama’s Agenda
Today in finger-pointing.
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John Boehner Looks At His Boogers During The State Of The Union
The Speaker saw a winner.
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Suddenly, John Boehner And Eric Cantor Are Acting Like BFFs
At least for now, and on Twitter, the top two House Republicans are on the same page.
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White House: Obama Believes Nation Has Spending Problem
Healthcare spending.
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Charlie Morgan, Servicemember Who Fought Cancer And DOMA, Dies
Having served in the New Hampshire National Guard, Morgan made her voice heard on Capitol Hill, in the White House and in the courts. “I’m trying to stand up for all we believe in in this country,” she said of her efforts, including as a plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging DOMA.
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Despite Talk Of Cooperation, Democrats Sharpen Political Knives
Freed of the burden of Obama’s reelection and facing a hobbled GOP, Nancy Pelosi is drawing bright lines. A change from 2008 and 2010.
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Republicans Using Twitter, Facebook To Troll Obama On Sequester
“President Obama created the sequester, and he is entirely responsible for the devastating consequences,” top Boehner aide says.
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John Boehner Hasn’t Said Anything About The Violence Against Women Act In Six Months
The House speaker remains mum on the law even as Republicans stall its reauthorization.
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The 10 Most Interesting Things On John Boehner’s Desk
Desert Gardens, Scented Candles and Unusual Histories. (UPDATED with herding cats cartoon)
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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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House Will Vote On Short-Term Debt Limit Suspension Wednesday
Suspension would last until May 19. Sequester and a continuing resolution to fund the government remain in flux.
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Democratic Leaders Blast Republicans For Setting Aside $3M To Defend DOMA
“This clandestine commitment of taxpayer funds is highly irregular and objectionable, and it must end now,” Democratic leaders write to Boehner about the increased cost cap.
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John Boehner Meets Two New Gay Congressional Spouses
At the swearing-in ceremonies Thursday for Reps. Sean Patrick Maloney and Mark Pocan, House Speaker John Boehner met their spouses, “Congressional Spouse” pins and all.
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House Rules In New Congress Allow Continued DOMA Defense
“Truly disheartening,” says LGBT rights advocate. But Boehner’s office says it’s just defending “checks and balances.”
