Jake Sherman

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California Congressman Kevin McCarthy is expected to take over as speaker of the House at the end of the month when John Boehner officially resigns.

Kevin McCarthy's Transition

California Congressman Kevin McCarthy is expected to take over as speaker of the House at the end of the month when John Boehner officially resigns.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Republican Congress today passed a bill funding continued government spending — but not for Obamacare.

House Passes Bill Defunding Obamacare, Sets Stage for Showdown

The Republican Congress today passed a bill funding continued government spending — but not for Obamacare.

from To the Point

Congress is on a week-long recess with massive spending cuts scheduled to take effect at the end of next week. Washington is reportedly getting resigned to the so-called "sequester."

Republicans Slam Obama's Stopgap Sequester Fix

Congress is on a week-long recess with massive spending cuts scheduled to take effect at the end of next week. Washington is reportedly getting resigned to the so-called "sequester."

from To the Point

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