The government shutdown is a tipping point for John Boehner’s career.
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Debt Ceiling Looming, Senate Leaders Eye Agreement
Reid and McConnell making progress toward a deal to end shutdown and lift debt ceiling
The Verdict Is In: Shutdown Stinks for GOP
With the government shutdown in its 11th day, and just six days remaining to raise the debt limit, Republicans are bearing the brunt of public frustration with Washington’s dysfunction.
Group Will Cover Delayed $100K Payments to Families of War Dead
Relatives of fallen U.S. service members have not been receiving pay during the shutdown
Senate Chaplain Calls Out Congress for Denying Death Benefits to Soldiers Killed in Combat
“It’s time for our lawmakers to say enough is enough,” said Barry Black in his morning prayer
Boehner: No End to Government Shutdown Without Concessions
“The President just can’t sit there and say, ‘I’m not going to negotiate'”
Senate Chaplain Calls Out Congress, Prays ‘Save Us From Madness’
On Friday morning, one day after Capitol Police working without pay shot a woman driving dangerously outside Senate offices, the Chaplain of the Senate came to the floor with a prayer. “May we go beyond applause in expressing our …
Reid to Speaker: You’re Putting Your Job Before Your Country
The Senate Majority Leader says John Boehner lacks the courage to do what is right
Obama, Congress: America’s Veterans Have Something to Say to You
After being barred from a war memorial in Washington, D.C., veterans speak their minds about the current political stalemate
Government Shutdown: WW II Vets Say Feds Should Be Ashamed for Closing Their Memorial
The “Honor Flights” keep coming, anyway
Shutdown Politics: On Day One, The Posturing Continues
Republicans and Democrats spent the day playing to public opinion, and digging in for the long haul.
Obama Releases Message to Military As Shutdown Begins
President Barack Obama released a video message early Tuesday morning thanking American servicemembers and Defense Department personnel for their service as most of the federal government shutdown began.
Boehner Impersonates Obama
On the House floor before a vote on the third Republican funding measure that would delay Obamacare, Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio) recounted his call with President Barack Obama earlier Monday evening — and tried …