John Boehner

New Congress: Boehner re-elected Speaker, Sen. Kirk returns after stroke

The House and Senate ushered in a new Congress Thursday, re-electing embattled Republican John Boehner as speaker and hailing one of their own who returned a year... Read more »

Jan. 3, 2013

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The next debt ceiling battle means spending cuts, higher taxes, downgrade or all three

Congress and the White House may have averted the so-called “fiscal cliff,” but a familiar financial challenge is coming up that could mean higher taxes... Read more »

Jan. 3, 2013

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House sets vote for Sandy aid after criticism

The House is headed for a vote on aid for Superstorm Sandy victims after House Speaker John Boehner mollified Republicans from New York and New Jersey upset with his... Read more »

Jan. 3, 2013

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'Cliff' averted, it's on to next crisis

Onward to the next fiscal crisis. Actually, several of them, potentially. The New Year's Day deal averting the "fiscal cliff" lays the groundwork for more combustible... Read more »

Jan. 2, 2013

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Obama, NY and NJ lawmakers press for Sandy aid

Republicans and Democrats from New York and New Jersey lashed out at House Speaker John Boehner on Wednesday for pulling legislation on Hurricane Sandy aid, demanding... Read more »

Jan. 2, 2013

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