Filed under: The CapitolistHouse Minority Leader John Boehner defends his caramel complexion, saying he stays tan by mowing his lawn and mountain biking. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Harry Reid: ‘I Had Nothing To Do’ With Unemployment, Foreclosures
Filed under: Senate, Democrats, Republicans, Economy, The Capitolist, Harry Reid, UnemploymentHarry Reid says don't blame him for Nevada's economic problems - a view Republicans are seizing on in urging voters to fire him from his Senate job. Perm...
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Battle Looming Over Bush Tax Cuts — Will Your Tax Bill Go Up?
Filed under: Bush Administration, Economy, Taxes, The Capitolist, CongressCongress is poised to debate whether to extend the Bush-era tax cuts, but there's no guarantee it will pass a bill before the 2011 expiration date. Permalink | Ema...
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Charlie Rangel Charged With 13 Violations of House Rules
Filed under: House, Democrats, Republicans, Investigations, The Capitolist, Congress, EthicsThe allegations include using public resources for personal gain, omitting hundreds of thousands of dollars on financial disclosure forms, and violating the Hou...
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Top Republican Says No Deal for Charlie Rangel in Ethics Scandal
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As Charlie Rangel Awaits Ethics Charges, Pelosi Says, ‘We Drained the Swamp’
Charges will be formally announced Thursday afternoon. What happens next is up to Rangel and the House Ethics Committee. It could get ugly. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Charlie Rangel Will Face House Trial on Ethics Violations
Filed under: House, Investigations, Taxes, The CapitolistA House Committee announced Thursday that a hearing will be conducted into allegations against Democratic Rep. Charlie Rangel. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blog...
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Obama Signs Unemployment Benefits Extension
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Democrats Abandon Cap ‘N Trade, Focus On Oil Spill For Now
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Nancy Pelosi Rejects Extending Bush Tax Cuts for Wealthy
Filed under: Bush Administration, Economy, TaxesThe House speaker says she wants to continue tax cuts for middle- and low-income workers only. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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