Topic: U.S. Republican Party
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IRS 101: Seven questions about the tea party scandal
The Internal Revenue Service is under the microscope now, as revelations have emerged that the agency wrongly targeted conservative groups seeking nonprofit status. Here’s an accounting of what has happened, along with the ramifications.
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Immigration reform bill: Top 8 changes GOP senators want
More than 300 amendments were submitted for possible inclusion in a sweeping immigration reform package – at least 100 of them from two Republicans, Sens. Charles Grassley of Iowa and Jeff Sessions of Alabama. Here are eight notable changes GOP lawmakers want to see in bill, as the Senate Judiciary Committee takes up amendments between now and Memorial Day.
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Where do things stand at Guantánamo? Six basic questions answered.
President Obama this week pledged to “reengage” with Congress to find a way to close the terror detention camp at the Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, naval base. The renewed focus comes as 100 of the 166 detainees are reported to be engaged in a hunger strike. Here is a brief look at where things stand now.
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5 steps to bipartisan cuts in Medicare – and the deficit
Medicare is the single greatest contributor to long-term deficits. If Democrats and Republicans cooperate on waste-cutting ideas – many of which are backed by President Obama – both parties stand to gain. Here are five ways Congress should act.
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After the 'sequester,' now what?
$85 billion in across-the-board cuts to defense and social programs took effect March 1. The cuts must occur this fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30. Here's how things look.
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Sarah Palin to deliver huge speech -- except she doesn't know about it
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GOP chair denies global warming
Speaking on a nationally syndicated radio program, Michael Steele, whose official job title is Embattled Chairman of the Republican National Committee, placed himself in opposition to empirically observed reality earlier this month when he denied the existence of global warming.
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AIG bonuses leave Obama in a tough spot
Public outrage over $165 million in bonus pay puts his political capital at risk.
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White House budget chief says Obama not over-reaching with spending plan
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Tucker Carlson calls Jon Stewart a cow (a sacred one)
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Obama to AIG: Pay back the bonuses
Bailed out with taxpayer funds, the insurance giant is under fire for giving $165 million to its executives.
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Despite Steele’s rough start, many in GOP optimistic
The new party chair has been mired in internal feuds, but expectations for next elections are building.
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McConnell sees better days ahead for Steele and GOP candidates
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Good-bye, privatization; hello, nationalization
The Monitor's language columnist observes how Americans seem to be losing (some of) their fear of a hitherto scary term.
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Michael Steele is now pro-choice except when he's pro-life
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Controversial 'card check' bill back for fourth time
The business community says the bill, which makes it easier for workers to unionize, would be a job killer.
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Omnibus bill's hidden item: a Democratic rift
On Tuesday, Congress passed the spending bill to keep the government running - 160 days late, and not without some unusual friction between House and Senate leaders.
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Obama spanks Limbaugh (in new poll)
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Limbaugh versus Carville on hoping presidents fail
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Democrats battle bailout fatigue
Lawmakers agree that big financial institutions are in trouble. But they want more help for their constituents.
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Is the recession Obama's Katrina?
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Obama reverses Bush on stem cells
Scientists had charged the former administration with political interference.
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The Monitor's View: Obama's weak snort at pork
Will he veto a spending bill laden with earmarks as a sign of his fiscal prudence?
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Who's afraid of Rush Limbaugh? Not Ron Paul
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Wake-up time for Congress on earmarks
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Congress wrestles with home mortgage crisis
The House passed a bill giving some homeowner relief. Now it's on to the Senate.
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Newt Gingrich in 2012? Got any better suggestions?
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Joe the Plumber now Joe the Attorney?
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Obama cites fiscal, moral imperatives for healthcare reform
His goal of accomplishing it this year poses a challenge.
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Conservatives say Limbaugh - Steele feud could mean the end for GOP chair
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