President George H.W. Bush and Gov. Jeb Bush have thrown their support behind Mitt Romney while Pres. George W. Bush has stayed out of the limelight.
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By Zach Toombs
Anchor: Zach Toombs
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
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Showing posts with label The Hill. Show all posts
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Congressional Salaries: A Family Affair
A new report shows more than 80 members of Congress pay family members, and the media cry "nepotism."
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By Allie Spillyards
Anchor: Allie Spillyards
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Thursday, February 16, 2012
President Calls on Congress to Partner on Government Reform
WASHINGTON, DC – This afternoon, the Obama Administration sent Congress the Consolidating and Reforming Government Act of 2012, which would reinstate the authority Presidents held for decades to reorganize and consolidate the Federal government.
To guarantee that government reorganization will always result in a more efficient government, the President’s proposal adds a new requirement that any reorganization plan must save money or reduce the size of government.
As President Obama first announced last month, the Administration’s proposal would allow the President to put forward, for expedited consideration by Congress, plans to consolidate and reform the Federal government for the 21st century, making it leaner, smarter and more consumer friendly.
President Obama said, “To support an economy that’s built to last, we need a government that’s built for the 21st Century. We cannot allow redundant bureaucracy and unnecessary red tape to stand in the way of creating good jobs here at home, providing critical services for America’s families, and exporting America’s goods and services around the world. That’s why today I am calling on Congress to join me in reforming our government by passing the Consolidating and Reforming Government Act.”
In January, the President announced that, if Congress reinstates the authority to reorganize government, his first action would be to make it easier for America’s job creators to access the services they need to grow and export.
The President laid out a plan to bring together six agencies focused on business and trade and a handful of other related programs into a single more efficient and effective department with a laser-like focus on promoting American business and competitiveness, while saving taxpayers $3 billion dollars.
If Congress passes legislation providing consolidation authority, the Administration will continue to engage with America’s business owners, lawmakers, agencies and other stakeholders to develop a detailed reorganization proposal that will makes it easier for America’s businesses to succeed and provides a better value for taxpayers.
The Administration will also develop additional proposals to make programs more effective and eliminate duplication, overlap and excess overhead in other areas across the government, improving services for America’s families and businesses and saving billions more in taxpayer dollars.
Read the legislation HERE.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Santorum Sweep: Candidate Scores Trio of Wins
The GOP presidential hopeful won caucuses in Colorado and Minnesota along with Missouri's non-binding primary.
By Zach Toombs and Christina Hartman
Anchor: Zach Toombs
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Charity Cuts Ties to Planned Parenthood
The Susan G. Komen Foundation is cutting funds to Planned Parenthood.
By Gillian Stedman
Anchor: Lauren Zima
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Monday, January 9, 2012
Obama's Chief of Staff to Step Down
After less than one year in the role, Chief of Staff Bill Daley announced his resignation. Budget director Jack Lew will fill the role.
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By Zach Toombs
Anchor: Zach Toombs
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Gingrich Singles Out Black Welfare Recipients
The former House speaker says he's promoting "paychecks, not food stamps."
By Zach Toombs
Anchor: Zach Toombs
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Friday, December 30, 2011
Romney Promises to Cut PBS Funding
Mitt Romney promises cuts to PBS at a supporters meeting in Iowa saying Big Bird will have to start advertising.
By Alyssa Cartee
Anchor: Megan Murphy
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Analysts: Nelson's Retirement to Hurt Democrats in 2012
Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE) announced Tuesday he isn't running for re-election. He's the seventh Democrat to retire this cycle.
By Christina Hartman
Anchor: Christina Hartman
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Monday, December 12, 2011
SCOTUS To Rule on AZ Immigration Law
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide on Arizona’s controversial law against illegal immigration in early 2012.
By Victoria Craig
Anchor: Victoria Craig
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Gridlock Continues Over GOP's Pipeline Option
Republicans want a provision that will ensure construction of an oil pipeline from Canada to Texas. President Obama says he will veto it.
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By Victoria Craig
Anchor: Victoria Craig
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
White House to Consider LGBT Rights for Foreign Aid
The Obama administration tells federal agencies to use foreign aid dollars to protect the LGBT community around the world.
By Jessica Siebert
Anchor: Christian Bryant
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Monday, December 5, 2011
Congress Debates Unemployment Benefits
Many Republicans hope to see the cost of the extension offset with spending cuts.
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By Zach Toombs
Anchor: Zach Toombs
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Gingrich on Child Labor Laws
Newt Gingrich is rising in polls, days after calling child labor laws "truly stupid."
By Jim Flink
Anchor: Ana Compain-Romero
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Mitt Romney Campaign
Media claims Romney is intentionally laying low, possibly to maintain front-runner status.
By Blake Hanson
Anchor: Blake Hanson
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Supreme Court Debates Warrantless Tracking Devices
On Tuesday, the federal government presented arguments to the Supreme Court to allow police to attach GPS devices to cars without warrants.
By Mila Mimica
Anchor: Jim Flink
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Graphic Cigarette Labels Blocked By Judge
A federal judge blocked an FDA requirement on Monday to place graphic labels on cigarette packs.
By Kerry Leary
Anchor: Emily Spain
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
DOJ Sues Third State Over Immigration Law
On Monday, the Department of Justice announced it is suing South Carolina to block controversial segments of the state's immigration laws.
By Mila Mimica
Anchor: Erica Coghill
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Saturday, October 29, 2011
House Passes Small Part of Obama's Jobs Plan
In a bout of bipartisanship, members of the House passed an element of the president's jobs bill repealing a withholding tax on government contractor.
By Victoria Craig
Anchor: Christina Hartman
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Cain Changes 999
GOP Candidate Herman Cain announced on Friday he would allow people living below the poverty line to use a '9-0-9' plan, dropping the 9% income tax.
By Erik Shute
Anchor: Jonah Javad
Link courtesy of Newsy.com
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