Category: Congress

Paul Calls for Independent Investigation of IRS Scandal

GOP Sen: If someone abuses their powers, the public wants them kicked out of office

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Sen. Rand Paul (R., Ky.) said it may take an independent investigation to hold responsible officials accountable for the IRS conservative targeting scandal Tuesday on Fox News. Responding to reports that Lois Lerner, the head of the tax-exempt division of the IRS, would not testify about improper screening but instead would invoke her 5th Amendment …

Democrats Blame Citizens United for IRS Failures

Senators shift blame to Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance

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Steven Miller, Douglas Shulman / AP

Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday attempted to shift some blame for the Internal Revenue Service’s alleged targeting of conservative organizations on the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United ruling, which held that the government cannot limit political spending by corporations, unions, and other groups.

Conservatives Concerned About Immigration

More than 60 leaders sign letter pushing Republicans in Senate to kill bill

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Senate Judiciary Committee markup immigration reform legislation / AP

A coalition of over 60 prominent conservative leaders has “serious concerns” about the proposed Senate immigration reform legislation, according to a letter that will be released on Tuesday.

House to Consider Late-Term Abortion Ban

House will consider bill to ban abortion nationally after five months of pregnancy

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Trent Franks / AP

The House of Representatives will consider a bill that would ban abortions across the country after 20 weeks of pregnancy, Rep. Trent Franks (R., Ariz.) announced Friday.

Amnesty Opposition Grows

Union representing immigration officials opposes immigration reform

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AP

The union representing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officials will officially oppose the proposed Senate immigration reform legislation on Monday, according to an advance statement obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.

Price Calls for Ingram to Step Back from IRS Oversight Role

Price to Menendez: 'Good attempt to change the subject'

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Rep. Tom Price (R., Ga.) called on Sarah Hall Ingram to step back from her position overseeing the agency’s enforcement of Obamacare until a thorough investigation was conclude, given her involvement at the IRS during the targeting of conservative tax-exempt groups. Price also rebuked Sen. Bob Menendez (D., N.J.) for not answering ABC host George …