John A. Boehner

GOP to protest up to Democrats' convention

politicalgateway.com     7 hrs ago   5 related          

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Republicans say they'll protest Democratic energy policies from the U.S. House of Representatives floor until the start of the Democratic Party convention. "Republicans will not rest until we have an...                    

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Down the ballot: Now watch this drive!

msn.com     8 hrs ago   15 related          

The Washington Post has a little nugget that isn't the best PR for the GOP's effort to turn the Congressional recess against the Dems on the energy issue. The paper notes both McCain and House GOP leader John Boehner have been...                    

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GOP leaders request special session (Politico)

yahoo.com     6 hrs ago          

The Crypt 1 hour, 14 minutes ago Every House Republican leader has signed a letter today calling on Speaker Nancy Pelosi to open a special session of the House to deal with the oil price crisis. Pelosi is highly unlikely to...                    

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AZ-03: For adjournment, before being against it

dailykos.com     47 mins ago          

Ahh, the wingnutosphere's favorite wingnut, John Shadegg, is wasting campaign time by playing make-believe Congress in Washington D.C. The Republican takeover of the out-of-session U.S. House will continue into the foreseeable...                    

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Republicans to try some Newt tactics

grist.org     3 hrs ago   1 related          

Gingrich says Republicans will shut down gov't if they can't get a vote on drilling Posted by Kate Sheppard at 11:17 AM on 07 Aug 2008 One might recall that Newt Gingrich resigned his seat in Congress in 1998. But he was back...                    

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Private fundraiser part of McCain's visit

michaelmoore.com     2 hrs ago   1 related          

2008-08-07PRIVATE FUNDRAISER PART OF MCCAIN'S VISIT By Josh Sweigart / Journal News LIBERTY TWP. — Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain will be greeted in Butler County today, Aug. 7, by enthusiastic supporters,...                    

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Boehner Rallies Republicans, Plans to Continue Protest for Two More Weeks

redstate.com     19 hrs ago   1 related          

'An extraordinary challenge demands an uncommon response,' says GOP leader The House GOP's energy protest, which has captivated Capitol Hill since last Friday, won't end anytime soon. Minority Leader John Boehner said in a memo...                    

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Fannie, Freddie's Right to Lobby Questioned

wsj.com     14 hrs ago   81 related          

WASHINGTON -- After years of being criticized for their lobbying might, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now defending their right to lobby at all. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have rejected the argument and, so far, have shown...                    

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House GOP Stages Week-Long Sit-in on House Floor

jacksoncountygop.blogspot.com     19 hrs ago          

House GOP Refuses to Take Summer Vacation without a Vote on Energy, Stages Week-Long Sit-in on House Floor Last Friday, August 1st, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) adjourned the House of Representatives for the five-week...                    

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Should McCain join the House Oil Party?

hotair.com     yesterday   8 related          

posted at 8:05 am on August 6, 2008 by Ed Morrissey Send to a Friend | printer-friendly John Boehner extended an invitation to John McCain yesterday to join the House Republican caucus in their rebellion against Democratic...                    

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