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No Reason to Block Keystone XL Pipeline, Boehner Says

Townsquare News Network — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 14:42:05 +0000

Supporters of the long-delayed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas say that a new State Department report is the latest evidence the project should be approved.

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Governor Christie Talks About Sandy Relief Cash [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:45:37 +0000

Tomorrow in Washington, D.C., the House is expected to vote on the remaining $51 billion in Sandy Relief aid for New Jersey and New York.

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Governor Christie Rips Boehner For Scrapping Sandy Vote [VIDEO/AUDIO/POLL]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:29:50 +0000

Late yesterday afternoon, members of the New Jersey and New York congressional delegation announced that Republican House Speaker John Boehner has scheduled a vote on a $9 billion flood insurance bill tomorrow and vote on a $51 billion Sandy Relief package January 15th.

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"Fiscal Cliff" Looms, No Progress Seen

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 04:09:35 +0000

President Barack Obama and members of Congress are heading back to Washington -- but that doesn't mean there's hope of a deal to avoid the "fiscal cliff."

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"Plan B" Vote Thwarted, "Fiscal Cliff" Standoff Drags On

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 03:47:20 +0000

Unable to round up enough support, House Republicans abruptly put off a vote Thursday night on legislation allowing tax rates to rise for households earning $1 million and up, complicating attempts to avoid a year-end fiscal cliff that threatens to send the economy into recession.

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Obama, Boehner Clash as "Fiscal Cliff" Approaches [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:03:06 +0000

The "fiscal cliff" talks are at a partisan standoff.

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Boehner Offers Millionaire Tax Hike

Townsquare News Network — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 03:09:47 +0000

House Speaker John Boehner has proposed raising top rates for earners making more than $1 million, a person familiar with the negotiations says.

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Obama, Boehner Hold White House Meeting Over "Fiscal Cliff"

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:55:11 +0000

President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner held a "frank" meeting lasting nearly an hour Thursday night, aides to both men said. Boehner returned to the Capitol without public comment, and the aides would not discuss whether the negotiating session at the White House resulted in progress to avoid the looming "fiscal cliff."

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Boehner: White House Risks Fiscal Cliff Stalemate [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:04:58 +0000

House Speaker John Boehner says the White House is so resistant to cutting spending that it is risking pushing the country off the "fiscal cliff."

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Leading Conservative Says Obama Will Win Tax Fight [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:31:16 +0000

A leading conservative who's resigning from the Senate is predicting that President Barack Obama will win the battle over raising taxes.

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