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Illinois Republican Tim Johnson will retire from his post in the House of Representatives in 2012, according to reports.
Capitol Fax, an Illinois political website, first reported the news of Johnson’s departure, saying recent redistricting played a role in Johnson’s decision.
Johnson, who is coming off a March 20th primary victory, is expected to make the announcement Thursday after serving six terms in the House.
Following is the text of Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Ken Cuccinelli’s speech, delivered to the state GOP convention at the [...]
RICHMOND, Va.—House Majority Leader Eric Cantor couldn’t pass up the chance to blast the Obama administration’s recent scandals Saturday morning [...]
Lanny Davis, a familiar figure in Washington circles, wrote Friday that White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler should quit her job if she intentionally failed to inform President Obama ahead of time about the IRS scandal.
The White House has previously embraced artists Jay-Z and Common.
The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association is backing a House bill to create a special panel to probe the September 11, 2012 terrorist attacks in Benghazi, Libya.
Members of the House Ways and Means Committee sought answers into who at the IRS targeted conservative groups, and why the IRS lied to Congress throughout a two year investigation of the matter.
