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SC lawmakers take credit for shift in Boehner plan
July 29, 2011 7:06 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - The five Republicans in South Carolina's congressional delegation collectively are taking credit for pushing House Speaker John Boehner to take a more conservative approach to finding a debt deal. The lawmakers, four of them freshmen, have bonded for months over their conservative ideals, shared religious devotion and... more » -
Debt showdown looms
July 11, 2011 6:58 PM
President Barack Obama says he will continue to push congressional lawmakers to reach the largest deal possible to cut government spending and raise the nation's borrowing limit. Obama says he knows his call for a large deal faces resistance. House Speaker John Boehner has said a smaller deal stands... more » -
Boehner: We must listen to the people
November 3, 2010 3:25 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. John Boehner says the GOP takeover of the House brings "a new majority" to Congress with a mandate to listen to the people. Appearing with fellow Republicans at a Capitol news conference, Boehner said it's "time for us to roll up our sleeves and get... more » -
GOP House leader: Obama economic team should resign
August 24, 2010 10:48 AM
In a speech on jobs and the economy, House Republican leader John Boehner is urging President Barack Obama to support an extension of tax cuts and to fire key economic advisers. The text was released in advance before the lawmaker from southern Ohio spoke to the City Club of... more »
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