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Republicans demand probe of tax scrutiny of conservative groups
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican lawmakers called on Sunday for a broad investigation of the tax agency’s acknowledgement that its agents had singled out conservative political groups for more scrutiny, and demanded that President Barack Obama make clear the action was … Continue reading
Republicans look for cover-up as Benghazi debate revived
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top Republican in Congress demanded on Thursday that the Obama administration release emails about its handling of last year’s deadly attack in Libya, after a dramatic congressional hearing breathed life into the party’s accusations of negligence … Continue reading
Wonkbook: Reid wants to call Republicans’ budget bluff
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Lew, Republicans agree on need for tax overhaul
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Treasury Secretary Jack Lew and Republican lawmakers concurred on Thursday that overhauls of the corporate and individual tax codes should be tackled together, but their agreement ended there.
Magazine releases recording of senior Republican’s campaign meeting
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A liberal magazine reported on Tuesday that it had obtained a recording of U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell’s discussion with campaign aides on putting the mental health and religious views of a potential opponent, actress Ashley … Continue reading
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Prominent Republicans back major immigration reforms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Leading Republican lawmakers, moving to repair frayed relationships with Hispanic voters, on Tuesday put their weight behind comprehensive immigration reform efforts that will likely include a pathway to citizenship for undocumented foreigners.
Republicans differ on flexibility on taxes with Obama
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Leading congressional Republicans said on Sunday a broad deal with President Barack Obama on deficit reduction and entitlement reform remains possible but differed over potential flexibility on taxes, with the House speaker and budget leader not bending.
Republicans differ on flexibility on taxes with Obama
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Leading congressional Republicans said on Sunday a broad deal with President Barack Obama on deficit reduction and entitlement reform remains possible but differed over potential flexibility on taxes, with the House speaker and budget leader not bending.
As Republicans seek identity, conclave highlights divisions
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Four months after suffering a bruising loss in the presidential campaign, Republican lawmakers and conservative activists will meet Thursday for a three-day conclave which will lay bare the many contradictions of a party in search of … Continue reading
This is why Obama’s having dinner with Republicans
NBC News grabs a key detail from the dinner President Obama held with 12 Senate Republicans last night: It was serious. It was respectful. And it was informative. (In fact, one senator told us that he learned, for the first … Continue reading