McMorris Rodgers won’t run for House majority leader
October 1, 2015
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McMorris Rodgers won’t run for House majority leader

The whip counts Republican votes and rounds up support for the leadership agenda. He says…

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Congress averts shutdown with hours to spare with no action against Planned
October 1, 2015
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Congress averts shutdown with hours to spare with no action against Planned

We should not be running our government with last minute votes before deadlines and especially…

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Kevin McCarthy To Run For House Speaker
October 1, 2015
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Kevin McCarthy To Run For House Speaker

McCarthy is assuring Republicans he can bring them together, even as emboldened conservatives maneuver to…

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Senate passes bill to avert government shutdown, sends to House
October 1, 2015
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Senate passes bill to avert government shutdown, sends to House

Conservatives who had worked to oust Boehner for years had pushed GOP leaders to use…

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No shutdown: House approves bill to keep government open
October 1, 2015
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No shutdown: House approves bill to keep government open

With the bill headed to the President Obama’s desk the deadline for a long-term funding…

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Kevin McCarthy and the Contest for House Speaker
October 1, 2015
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Kevin McCarthy and the Contest for House Speaker

GOP Sen.: Fund Clinics With ‘Legitimate’ Care, Not Planned Parenthood
October 1, 2015
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GOP Sen.: Fund Clinics With ‘Legitimate’ Care, Not Planned Parenthood

After initially winning overwhelming approval in the Senate in a 78-20 vote, the House of…

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Government Shutdown 2015: Lawmakers Likely to Push Shutdown Until December
September 30, 2015
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Government Shutdown 2015: Lawmakers Likely to Push Shutdown Until December

Dawn Laguens, the group’s executive vice president, accused Republicans on the House Government Oversight Committee…

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Senate Passes Bill To Fund Government Through December
September 30, 2015
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Senate Passes Bill To Fund Government Through December

In Planned Parenthood’s first appearance before Congress since those videos emerged this summer, Republicans on…

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Senate approves temporary spending bill; House to follow
September 30, 2015
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Senate approves temporary spending bill; House to follow

Republicans and Democrats sparred over funding for Planned Parenthood on Tuesday, using a House hearing…

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