Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) ruffled some feathers on the Senate floor Wednesday morning when he called for an up-or-down vote on dueling GOP and Democratic plans to extend the Bush-era tax cuts.
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House Votes To Repeal Affordable Care Act
Following a 244-185 vote that won the support of five Democrats, House Republicans emerged victorious from Wednesday’s battle but may ultimately lose the war against President Obama’s signature healthcare law.
Oversight Committee Holds AG Holder In Contempt Of Congress
The House Oversight Committee voted strictly along party lines, 23-17, to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress. The citation will be voted on by the House next week, House Speaker John Boehner said.
GOP Leaders Pounce, Call May’s Jobs Numbers “Pathetic”
House GOP leaders on Friday pounced on President Obama and his economic policies following the release of a less-than-impressive May jobs report.
House Shoots Down Sex-Specific Abortion Bill
The House on Thursday shot down legislation aimed at imposing fines and prison sentences on doctors who perform sex-selective abortion.
Senate Rejects Competing Student Loan Bills
The Senate on Thursday rejected competing bills aimed at keeping student loan interest rates from doubling to 6.8 percent in July.
Secret Service Director Apologizes For Prostitution Scandal
Secret Service director Mark Sullivan apologized for a prostitution scandal that put an unwelcome spotlight on the agency.
Obama Camp Continues Bain Attacks
The Obama campaign released a new television ad Monday accusing Mitt Romney of destroying jobs at an Indiana office supply company during his tenure as Bain Capital CEO.
Romney Camp Debuts First General-Election Ad
Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign released its first general-election television ad Friday that offers Americans a preview of what “day one” of a Romney presidency would look like.
RNC ‘Confident’ Walker Will Win Wisconsin Recall Election
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus said Wednesday that he is “confident” Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker will emerge victorious from next week’s recall election.