Topic: U.S. House Committee on Rules

David Dreier to leave Congress: Is California losing its clout?

Some worry that David Dreier's retirement means reduced clout for California on Capitol Hill. But others say an anti-pork atmosphere in Washington means their concerns are overblown.

With payroll-tax cut, House GOP aims to force senators back to Capitol

The House will vote Tuesday on requiring senators, who have left for the holidays, to negotiate differences in legislation to extend the payroll-tax cut and other measures set to expire on Jan. 1.

Barney Frank exit may signal the end of glory days for Mass. Democrats

Barney Frank will not seek re-election in 2012, but will there be enough Democratic fire power left in Massachusetts after he's gone?

How new redistricting maps could reshape California politics

California handed redistricting to a nonpartisan commission to help break the state's chronic gridlock. The new political maps, it is becoming apparent, could do more than that.

Why House Republicans are rushing to slash NPR funding

House Republican cohesiveness splintered in a key vote earlier this week, but NPR funding – long a target for conservatives – is almost certain to restore a picture of GOP unity.

Will House Republicans revolt against bill to avoid government shutdown?

House Republicans are set to put forward a new short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. Its toughest opponents? House Republicans.

Tax filing rule repealed by House

Tax filing requirement, unpopular with business, would be repealed under a House bill. The House passed the tax filing repeal by a 314-112 vote.

From the archives: An interview with Sargent Shriver

This interview with Kennedy aide and Peace Corps founder Sargent Shriver, which ran on the front page of the Monitor on May 6, 1963, offers a look at the Corps just two years after its founding, at a time when it had just over 4,000 volunteers. Since then, some 200,000 Americans have served with the Corps, which will turn 50 this year.

What has House GOP done to cut budgets so far?

The new set of House rules requires that new spending be offset by cuts, not new revenues. And members are supposed to roll back spending by their own offices, too.

House GOP health-care repeal: What will that bill do, exactly?

The House GOP bill to repeal the new health-care reforms would reset laws of the land to last March, before Obama signed the measure. It also calls on Republicans to craft own reform plan.

Obama tax deal: why estate tax is the new sticking point

House Democratic leaders set very tight rules for debate of the Obama tax deal Thursday, and rank-and-file Democrats revolted. Their main frustration now: the estate tax.

Health care bill victory? Steny Hoyer says they've got the votes

Steny Hoyer sounded upbeat this afternoon when discussing the health care bill. "Clearly, we believe we have the votes," Hoyer said.

Healthcare vote: Obama to visit Capitol Hill to nail down support

With the healthcare vote pending, President Obama will head over to Capitol Hill to rally support.

Which way, America, on healthcare bill vote?

Americans are 'jamming the phone lines' to Capitol Hill as Congress takes up a monolithic healthcare bill this weekend. It’s as close as Washington gets to a political earthquake.

As healthcare reform vote nears, some lawmakers still deciding

It’s still in flux whether Democratic leaders have the 216 votes needed for passage of healthcare reform. Some lawmakers have announced they'll vote 'yes,' while others have shifted to 'no.'

Even before House vote on healthcare bill, legal challenges loom

Opponents of the healthcare bill are poised to challenge it over the House's likely use of the 'deem and pass' rule, as well as on the substance of the legislation itself.

'Deem and pass': Democrats' new tactic for healthcare reform bill

House Democrats may use a procedure that allows them to 'deem' the Senate's healthcare reform bill passed without actually having to take a direct vote on it.

What if Obama fails on healthcare reform?

In the end, Democrats may simply not have enough votes to pass healthcare reform. If that happens, the rest of Obama’s agenda would be cast into doubt, and the possibility of a tidal-wave election this fall would increase.

On healthcare reform, House lawmakers get past the abortion hurdle

To pass a healthcare reform bill, addressing abortion is necessary in order to get the support of conservative Democrats. Lobbyists for Catholic bishops were part of the negotiation.

Healthcare reform effort grinds slowly in the House

Healthcare reform vote Saturday may be delayed as Democratic leaders work to make sure they have the necessary 218 votes - including more conservative members of their own party.

AARP, AMA give House healthcare bill an 11th-hour boost

The AARP and AMA endorsed the House healthcare bill Thursday. But there are caveats, and some Democrats remain concerned about cost and abortion provisions.

Republicans discouraged by Obama's healthcare speech

For GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill, the takeaway is that the president and the Democrats are poised to move without them.

Stanford Financial: a sticky wicket for investors?

My five favorite things in the stimulus bill

The measure Congress passed Friday covers aquaculture to hybrid vehicles – but no zoos!