14 hrs ago | The Guardian
The IRS has had legal reason to investigate the religious right | Sarah Posner
At last week's ways and means committee hearing on the Internal Revenue Service's treatment of tax-exempt organizations, Representative Aaron Schock helped propel a new firestorm across conservative media: in addition to tea party groups, Schock maintained, anti- abortion organizations were also being subjected to "horrible instances of IRS abuse ... (more)
20 hrs ago | The Hill
GOP lawmaker says White House has 'lack of outrage' on IRS
A Republican congressman accused the White House of having a "lack of outrage" over the Internal Revenue Service applying increased scrutiny to conservative organizations.
Yesterday | The Miami Herald
GOP questions IRS scrutiny of anti-abortion groups
When a small anti-abortion group in Iowa sought nonprofit status, the IRS asked its board to promise not to organize protests outside Planned Parenthood and demanded to know how its prayer meetings and protest signs were educational.
Where was Rep. Aaron Schock at 25?
At 31, , Congressman Aaron Schock is the youngest participant of the Year 25 series.
Is Tom Cross Considering State-Wide Office Run?
State Rep. And House Minority Leader Tom Cross of Oswego may be considering a run for Illinois Attorney General.
IRS: Are You Now, or Have You Ever Been a Christian?
The IRS abused its power in targeting conservatives for harassment and probably leaking information to liberal groups during the presidential election cycle.
Two Republicans Looking Seriously at Attorney General
One of the worst-kept secrets over the past few weeks is that House Republican Leader Tom Cross has been considering a run for Illinois attorney general.
the Hill: Complaints of Irs targeting by religious groups on the...
At least a half-dozen conservative groups say they received an unusual degree of scrutiny from the IRS, according to the Religion News Service, a non-profit news service operated out of the University of Missouri's journalism school.
Illinois Lawmakers Weigh IN on IRS Scandal
Lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle hope congressional investigations and a Justice Department probe will get to the bottom of who at the Internal Revenue Service was behind targeting conservative groups for scrutiny.
GOP Rep. Aaron Schock: IRS asked about content of pro-life group's prayers
During hearings before the House Ways and Means Committee on Friday, Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill., asked outgoing IRS commissioner Steven Miller if it was appropriate for the IRS to demand the content of a pro-life group's prayers , the Washington Examiner reported.
IRS demands of pro-lifers: 'Detail the content of your prayers'
During today's House committee hearings on the ever growing Internal Revenue Service scandal, it was revealed today that the IRS demanded of an Iowa pro-life group to surrender the content of their prayer, as reported by Yahoo! News on May 17, 2013.
IRS commissioner stonewalls on prying into pro-life group's prayers
Testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee Friday, acting IRS commissioner Steven Miller was unable to answer whether it was appropriate for the IRS to inquire about the prayers of an organization seeking 501 .
Golf - Rickie Fowler, Jack Nicklaus. Football - Jay Cutler, John Elway, Todd Heap, Brent Jones, Nick Mangold, Peyton Manning, Kaluka Maiava, Burgess Owens, Bart Starr, Tim Tebow, Tom Waddle.
Poll results an "indictment of the political landscape"
Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady resigned last week just as a new statewide poll showed big trouble for his political party's brand.
Polls Show Both Major Parties Have an Uphill Struggle with Voters
Illinois Republican Party Chair Pat Brady resigned last week just as a new statewide poll showed big trouble for his political party's brand.
Legislative Roll Call | Public Records | May 6 - May 10
U.S. DEBT PRIORITIES: Voting 221 for and 207 against, the House on May 9 sent the Senate a Republican bill giving payment priority to bondholders, such as domestic pension funds and foreign governments, if the Treasury were unable to meet all of its debt obligations.
Val Kilmer Was in DC This Week Lobbying for What?
Earlier this week, the film and stage actor was on Capitol Hill advocating for the Equitable Access to Care and Health Act , which would expand Americans' ability to claim religious exemptions to Obamacare 's health insurance mandate.
Narendra Modi to address Indians in 18 US cities
Washington, May 10 - Still a persona non grata in the US, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is again set to talk to the Indian community in 18 cities in North America via satellite from state capital of Gandhinagar Sunday.
Rep. Hall, oldest member of Congress, to run again
The oldest member of Congress wants another term -- and wants to see another Republican elected as president.
Ways and Means releases tax reform report, NAFCU remains vigilant
May 6, 2013 - NAFCU will advocate strongly for preservation of the credit union tax exemption as Congress begins to consider findings of the Joint Committee on Taxation, released today by the House Ways and Means Committee, summarizing work from 11 Ways and Means working groups on broad tax reform.