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IRS scandal probably won't hurt Obamacare
News that the Internal Revenue Service targeted of right-wing groups has a lot of Republican legislators asking: How can we trust this agency to administer Obamacare ? "There is a lack of trust already, to begin with," Rep.
Tennesseans join clamor for inquiries on Obama Administration actions
With Obama Administration missteps seen as emerging scandals by some and generating bipartisan outrage among many, members of the Tennessee congressional delegation offered their own outcries Tuesday.
Roberts latest to announce bid for Summerville's seat
Former state senator Kerry Roberts, of Robertson County, announced Monday he will be among the challengers to face off against incumbent state Sen.
Lawmakers Set to Dig Into IRS Tea Party Scandal
Several Tennessee and Georgia Republicans in Congress will be digging as two House committees investigate the Internal Revenue Service's alleged targeting of right-leaning political groups, including the Chattanooga Tea Party.
GOP House Members on Gosnell Abortion-Murder Convictions: - There Are ...
Pro-life members of Congress applauded the conviction Monday of late-term abortionist Kermit Gosnell on three counts of murder, but cautioned that more needs to be done because "there are Kermit Gosnells all over America." Gosnell was found guilty of the brutal killing of three babies who survived late-term abortions only to have their spinal cords ... (more)
Overnight Health: Republicans tie ObamaCare to Irs scandal
Critics of the Internal Revenue Service are seizing on the agency's forthcoming role in implementing ObamaCare to argue that the law will not be enforced fairly.
Democrats, Republicans make recruiting women a priority for '14
Top recruiters at both the Democratic and Republican congressional campaign committees are making no secret about it: They're trying to recruit more women to run for House seats in the 2014 midterms.
Tax issue divides TN lawmakers and their donors
The online sales tax issue not only divides Tennessee Republicans, in some cases it divides them from campaign contributors.
GOP introduces budget reform bills
House Republicans on Wednesday introduced seven budget reform bills as this year's budget process has ground to a halt over an inability of the House and Senate to form a budget conference committee.
HCA student wins 6th District Congressional Art Competition
"Her charcoal composition, entitled 'Wonderfully Made' is a beautiful work of art that will greet visitors from around the world in the U.S. Capitol over the next year.
Internet Sales Tax Act Passes in US Senate - Erika Kurre
We are one step closer to paying sales taxes for online purchases. The US Senate passed a bill today that could drastically change your shopping experience.
Stop abortions after 20 weeks, say 95 in congress
Rep. Trent Franks , R-Ariz. and 94 of his colleagues introduced a bill that would restrict Washington, D.C. abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Congresswoman on Gosnell: 'May God Forgive Us'
Rep. Diane Black took to the House floor on Wednesday, condemning the late-term abortionist Kermit Gosnell, saying, "May God forgive us." Black also blasted President Barack Obama for not speaking out against the "house of horrors" abortion clinic run by Gosnell, who would sever the spinal cords of babies with scissors after they had survived ... (more)