Tag Archives: John Boehner

Boehner: “We Will Come Together With Grace And With Strength”

In the aftermath of the tragedy surrounding the Boston Marathon on Monday, the Republican House Speaker remained optimistic that those responsible for the bombing would be found.

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Boehner Dismisses WH Budget, Calls For Common Ground

Boehner reaffirmed that any agreement to reduce the deficit can not include tax increases.

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Boehner Plays Down Ney Allegations, Ney Strikes Back

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Ney suggested Thursday that Boehner is changing his story .

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WH, Boehner Continue To Trade Barbs Over Sequester

“The President and Democrat leaders have failed to pass a solution of their own, and it’s time that they do,” Boehner said.

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Surprise! Defense Spending Would Rise Under Sequestration

Scary budget scenarios are flying over Virginia faster than F-15s over Afghanistan, but fiscal analysts say Chicken Little defenses are pointless, and off target.

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Boehner’s State Of The Union Guest List Includes Head Of Spanish-Speaking School In DC

Arthur Mola, the principal of the bilingual Sacred Heart School in Washington, D.C., will watch President Obama’s fifth State of the Union address inside the House gallery as a guest of House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio).

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Boehner Blasts Obama On Budget, Sequester

House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) today criticized President Obama for failing to present a budget for the fourth time in the past five years, while also insisting that the President needs to offer solutions to replace the looming sequester.

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Boehner: “We Didn’t Have The Votes”

House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) told reporters Thursday night that his chamber will not vote on a tax measure known as ‘Plan B,’ due to a lack of support from Republicans.

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Boehner Responds, Says Obama’s Plan Is Unbalanced

“I hope the president will get serious soon,” said the Speaker.

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Democrats Reject Latest GOP Offer

“Speaker Boehner’s ‘plan B’ is the farthest thing from a balanced approach,” says Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.

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Conservatives Protest Senate Immigration Bill

Tea Party lawmakers rallied Wednesday against an immigration reform bill working it’s way through the Senate.

Poll: Americans Back Immigration Reform Proposals

87 percent of Americans said that they would vote for a pathway to citizenship that includes a waiting period, back taxes, a criminal background check and learning English

Senators: Change Obamacare’s Definition Of “Full Time Employee”

Senators Collins and Donnelly argue that the Affordable Care Act’s current definition is inconsistent with the traditional American lifestyle.

White House Helped IRS Target Conservative Groups, Tea Partiers Say

Several folks we spoke to Wednesday said they believe the White House played a role in encouraging IRS officials to improperly scrutinize conservative non-profits in the lead up to last year’s elections.

Mueller Says Drones Used By FBI

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Speaking before the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Mueller argued that drones are rarely used and only in particular cases.