Tag: Legislation

‘So sue me’: Dems could gain from Speaker John Boehner’s suit against Obama

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‘So sue me’: Dems could gain from Speaker John Boehner’s suit against Obama

Paul Bedard · July 15, 2014 2:25 pm

House Speaker John Boehner has had enough of executive usurpation of power. He announced this week that he will ask the House of Representatives to file suit against President Obama for ignoring laws the president doesn't like and for using agency rule-making, executive orders, memoranda and even simple letters to accomplish that on which the president can't get Congress to act. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

John Boehner targets Obama over usurping powers

Linda Chavez · June 27, 2014 2:50 pm

Senate gives final approval to 3 anti-union bills

Senate gives final approval to 3 anti-union bills

Jeff Amy · March 26, 2014 6:45 pm

EXography: 65 of 70 biggest spenders are Democrats, led by Congressional Black Caucus members

EXography: 65 of 70 biggest spenders are Democrats, led by Congressional Black Caucus members

Luke Rosiak · February 4, 2014 5:00 am

The pork Congress approves is just the tip of the spending iceberg

The pork Congress approves is just the tip of the spending iceberg

Luke Rosiak · January 30, 2014 5:00 am

The House has passed an almost $100 billion-a-year, compromise farm bill that would make small cuts to food stamps and continue generous subsidies for the nation's farmers.

House passes farm bill, crop subsidies preserved

MARY CLARE JALONICK · January 29, 2014 5:00 am

‘SNL’ portrays Nancy Grace as insane in marijuana sketch featuring Drake as Katt Williams

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‘SNL’ portrays Nancy Grace as insane in marijuana sketch featuring Drake as Katt Williams

Drey Dailey · January 19, 2014 8:16 pm

Obama to Sign ‘Via Autopen’ Plastic Gun Ban

Obama to Sign ‘Via Autopen’ Plastic Gun Ban

Daniel Halper · December 9, 2013 11:09 pm

Video: Abortion clinic kills through baby’s head, says no pain felt, price $8,000

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Video: Abortion clinic kills through baby’s head, says no pain felt, price $8,000

Paul Bedard · November 14, 2013 5:00 am

From left are, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Ill., Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, Baldwin, Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats considering bill to lift minimum wage by 40 percent

Susan Ferrechio · November 7, 2013 5:00 am

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said Monday he won't take up a Senate bill that aims to increase workplace protections for gay and transgendered workers. (AP Photo)

House will not take up bill creating federal discrimination protection for gays and transgendered workers

Susan Ferrechio · November 4, 2013 5:00 am

For first time majority of Americans back marijuana legalization

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For first time majority of Americans back marijuana legalization

Katie LaPotin · October 23, 2013 7:47 pm