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Speaker John Boehner highlights new Capitol statue honoring Frederick Douglass
House Speaker John A. Boehner released a video on Thursday that previews the dedication of abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass' statue next week at the Capitol Visitor Center.
Pelosi: Role of government is 'fulfillment'
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that one of government's functions is to help Americans achieve "fulfillment."
What IRS scandal? Broadcast news covered it only ONCE this week
When news broke that the IRS had targeted conservative groups, the "Big Three" broadcast networks were hot on the trail, airing 96 stories about the matter for the first two weeks. But this week? There was only one story, which aired on ABC.
Report: Capitol Hill lawmakers, aides, may quit over 'Obamacare' provision
Dozens of lawmakers and aides on Capitol Hill are considering retirement, or simply quitting, over a unique provision in the President Obama's law that requires them to get their insurance through state-based exchanges next year, according to a Politico report.
Sen. McCain: Viewers should choose which cable channels to buy
Sen. John McCain is pushing cable TV providers to offer channels a la carte, arguing viewers shouldn't have to pay for the ones they never watch.
Rep. Steve Stockman's campaign raffles off a military-style rifle
Calling it the "one gun Obama doesn't want you to have," Rep. Steve Stockman's 2014 campaign is raffling off a military-style rifle on Independence Day.
N.J. Gov. Chris Christie ramps up 2016 speculation with late-night antics
Speculation about whether New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will run for president in 2016 heated up late Wednesday. Only this time, slow jams and Bruce Springsteen were the culprits.
Former NSA director says spying programs working, but debate is needed
Gen. Michael V. Hayden, a former director of the National Security Agency and the CIA during the last decade, said Thursday that leaks about U.S. secret spying programs will be damaging but may be the price of living in a democracy.
Sen. Tom Coburn says DOJ wastes money on junkets while fearing furloughs
Sen. Tom Coburn says the Justice Department is sounding the alarm over sequester-related furloughs of its law enforcement agents in the coming year but spends millions on conferences, salaries and grants.
ICE Union: Immigration problems go beyond border security
Border security has dominated the early part of the immigration debate but the union representing immigration agents says the key to solving the problem lies not along the U.S.-Mexico line, but with better interior enforcement.
Rep. Justin Amash calls on National Intelligence Director James Clapper to resign
An outspoken House conservative is calling on National Intelligence Director James Clapper to resign over comments he made before Congress related to recently disclosed surveillance programs.
House panel OKs proposal to ban abortion after 20 weeks nationwide
The House Judiciary Committee has approved a bill that would ban abortion in the United States after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Sen. Toomey: Girl's lung-transplant case puts focus on flawed policy
Sen. Pat Toomey said his "thoughts and prayers" are with a 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl who is in surgery after her desperate need for an organ transplant set off a debate on Capitol Hill.
Rep. Trent Franks: Pregnancies from rape are rare
Wading into delicate political territory, Rep. Trent Franks on Wednesday said the rate of pregnancy resulting from rape is "very low."
Senate bill seeks to reduce VA backlog, shift away from paper-based claims
A bipartisan pair of senators filed a bill on Wednesday that aims to reduce the backlog of claims for veterans' disability benefits by pointing applicants to filing methods with the quickest turnaround.
House Dems: Pentagon should help safeguard working conditions in Bangladesh
Two House Democrats have filed a measure that would require garments made in Bangladesh and sold at American military bases to come from factories that meet certain fire and building codes.
Ex-Cincinnati mayor: Don't blame us for IRS scandal
Former Democratic congressman and Cincinnati Mayor Tom Luken said his city has been besmirched, unfairly, as a result of reports the IRS field office there targeted conservative groups for extra scrutiny from 2010 to 2012.
Many nations see Iran unfavorably on the cusp of its election: survey
A new survey has found that majorities in more than three dozen countries have a negative view of Iran, a nation that is preparing to elect a new president on Friday and faces near-constant scrutiny over its burgeoning nuclear program.
Gallup: Americans warming to George W. Bush, his 'image rating' improves
"Americans' views of former president George W. Bush have improved, with 49 percent now viewing him favorably and 46 percent unfavorably. That is the first time since 2005 that opinions of him have been more positive than negative," says Jeffrey M. Jones, a Gallup analyst.
George W. Bush gets favorable rating for first time since 2005: poll
More Americans view former President George W. Bush favorably than unfavorably for the first time since 2005, a new poll stated.
