Topic: U.S. Republican Party
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Can immigration reform pass? Five senators to watch.
Immigration reform will pass the Senate before the Fourth of July, Senate majority leader Harry Reid (D) of Nevada has vowed. Here are five key senators (or groups of senators) that will be pivotal during the two weeks of debate.
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Briefing 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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Opinion 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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Opinion Meghan McCain and the power of sisterhood
As women, we're on the same side. Let's act like it.
03/25/2009 01:00 am -
Bright Green House passes bill protecting 2 million acres of wilderness
The bill, which is being called the most sweeping land protection law in a quarter century, would set aside more than 2 million acres of desert and forest in nine states.
03/25/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote New poll spells doom for Obama? Nah, not really...
03/24/2009 01:00 am -
Economy forces Obama to rein in foreign-aid goals
He wants to double aid by the end of his term to help improve America's image abroad, but that no longer looks possible.
03/23/2009 01:00 am -
Obama redeploys his grass-roots network to push budget
Volunteers canvassed door to door over the weekend in the first big test of his ground support.
03/22/2009 01:00 am -
Will deficits trim Obama's agenda?
Even Democrats signal adjustments are likely, given rising projections for budgetary red ink.
03/22/2009 01:00 am -
CBO: US deficit ballooning to record $1.7 trillion
Higher forecast will complicate Obama's bid to push spending plans through Congress.
03/20/2009 01:00 am -
Senator Dodd takes the heat on AIG bonuses
The public and political uproar could make what's expected to be a tough reelection fight next year even tougher for the Connecticut Democrat.
03/19/2009 01:00 am -
Lawmakers target 'outrageous' AIG bonuses
Members of both parties are mad at the insurance giant. But big questions remain over what they can do about it.
03/18/2009 01:00 am -
AIG chief faces tough questioning over 'retention bonuses'
Edward Liddy is praised by some lawmakers for taking on a tough task. But others excoriate him for large payments to those who helped bring down the company.
03/18/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Sarah Palin to deliver huge speech -- except she doesn't know about it
03/18/2009 01:00 am -
Bright Green 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.
03/18/2009 01:00 am -
AIG bonuses leave Obama in a tough spot
Public outrage over $165 million in bonus pay puts his political capital at risk.
03/17/2009 01:00 am -
White House budget chief says Obama not over-reaching with spending plan
03/17/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Tucker Carlson calls Jon Stewart a cow (a sacred one)
03/16/2009 01:00 am -
The New Economy 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.
03/16/2009 01:00 am -
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.
03/15/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote McConnell sees better days ahead for Steele and GOP candidates
03/13/2009 01:00 am -
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.
03/13/2009 01:00 am -
Michael Steele is now pro-choice except when he's pro-life
03/12/2009 01:00 am -
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.
03/11/2009 01:00 am -
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.
03/11/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Obama spanks Limbaugh (in new poll)
03/11/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Limbaugh versus Carville on hoping presidents fail
03/11/2009 01:00 am -
Democrats battle bailout fatigue
Lawmakers agree that big financial institutions are in trouble. But they want more help for their constituents.
03/10/2009 01:00 am
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