May 25, 2013

House chairman sees IRS errors as part of pattern

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service’s improper use of tougher scrutiny of conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status seems part of a broader pattern of intimidation and cover-ups by the Obama administration, a top House Republican said Friday. Top Headlines

House committee to grill ousted IRS chief

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are ready to question the ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service as Congress holds its first hearing on the tougher scrutiny the IRS gave tea party and other conservative groups that applied for tax-exempt status. Top Headlines

House Republicans Vote (Again) To Defund Obamacare

For the 37th time, GOP lawmakers in the House have cast a symbolic vote to defund the Affordable Care Act. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

House speaker blasts IRS; Holder set to testify

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the investigation into the IRS’ targeting of conservative political groups widens, House Speaker John Boehner says he has a question: “Who’s going to jail over this scandal?” Top Headlines

Clinton White House Crisis Manager Dings Obama’s Message Team

Lanny Davis Jr., a onetime crisis manager in former President Clinton’s White House operation, doesn’t give President Obama’s communications team high marks. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

White House Denies Any ‘Substantive’ Edits To Benghazi Memo

White House press secretary Jay Carney says the only changes to the talking points used by U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice were to wording describing the Benghazi mission. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

Former Gov. Mark Sanford Wins South Carolina House Seat

Republican Sanford, who as governor was dogged by scandal, defeated Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch, sister of satirist Stephen Colbert. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

Rhode Island House Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill

It is expected to be signed into law by Gov. Lincoln Chafee, making Rhode Island the 10th state to allow same-sex marriage. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

House Leadership Crashes Into Outside Hurdles On Bills

In a number of recent cases, Speaker John Boehner’s problem hasn’t been the Democrats as much as members of his own party, backed by conservative outside groups. But those groups say they could be allies with the House leadership, if only it would push conservative policy. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

House OKs Bill To End Air Traffic Controllers’ Furloughs

The Senate passed the legislation on Thursday. President Obama will sign it, the White House says. This means the FAA will be able to shift funds so that the number of air traffic controllers on duty no longer needs to be reduced in order to satisfy sequestration. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News