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10 hrs ago | RedState

"Immigration Reform" and Political Parlance

The best way to win a political argument is by manipulating the rhetoric used to describe the two sides in a debate.

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Lamar Smith

14 hrs ago | Star Tribune

Pressure builds on House to act on immigration overhaul

House veterans fear that momentum this week in the Senate could leave them behind, all but forcing the lower chamber into considering the Senate bill before their effort has a chance to come to fruition.

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, US Politics, US News, John Boehner, Republican, US House of Representatives, Paul Ryan, Steve King

Wed May 22, 2013

Slate

Republican Congressmen Explain Why You Shouldn't Thank the Fiscal...

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Related Topix: Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, Representative Mick Mulvaney, US News

Washington Times

Lawmakers: Balance budget in 10 years or no debt increase

A handful of conservative congressmen said Wednesday that they will demand a budget that balances in 10 years in exchange for their vote to increase the debt ceiling, saying that Republican leadership promised as much during a GOP retreat earlier this year.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Senator Marco Rubio, US News, John Boehner, US Senate, Republican, US House of Representatives, Senator Rand Paul, Senator Mike Lee

Politico

Labrador: Obamacare could kill immigration bill

A key House Republican negotiator on immigration is warning Democrats that the health care law a favorite boogeyman of the GOP could be the downfall of comprehensive immigration reform.

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, US News, US Politics, John Carter, Republican, US House of Representatives, Healthcare Law, Law, Illegal Immigration

Mon May 20, 2013

The Spokesman-Review

Sheriff Mack Heading Back To Idaho

Former Sheriff Richard Mack will be back in Idaho in August, following up last year's controversial appearance at the Kootenai County Republican Party Lincoln Day with a speech to the Gem State Tea Party's 3rd "Liberty Summit" in Burley.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Republican, Kootenai County, ID

Sun May 19, 2013

The Spokesman-Review

Crapo's campaign suffered from poor financial controls

Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo said earlier that the $250,000 investment loss his campaign suffered in 2008 - and just now disclosed - came at a time when the campaign was between treasurers, so only then-campaign manager Jake Ball authorized the expenditure, in the form of a loan to a longtime friend.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Senator Jim Risch, Republican, US House of Representatives, Mike Crapo, Boise, ID

Sat May 18, 2013

Rotor.com

House Group Nearing Immigration Deal

A bipartisan group of members of the U.S. House of Representatives that is working toward a comprehensive immigration reform proposal is nearing consensus.

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, US Politics, John Carter, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Texas Government, Texas

Thu May 16, 2013

The Spokesman-Review

Immigration Reform Talks Stalling

Idaho GOP Rep. Raul Labrador told Bloomberg that a bipartisan group of eight U.S. House members may be holding their last meeting Thursday to attempt to agree on a compromise immigration bill.

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, US News

CNN

House group agrees on immigration reform

After months of intense negotiations, a bipartisan U.S. House group has reached an "agreement in principle" on immigration reform, according to Rep.

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, Mario Diaz-Balart, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Sam Johnson, John Carter

Mother Jones

Tennessee Congressman Slams Holder on Pot Prosecution

Attorney General Eric Holder's appearance before the House Judiciary Committee went exactly like you'd expect .

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Related Topix: Representative Steve Cohen, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Republican, Darrell Issa, Louie Gohmert, Drugs

The Spokesman-Review

Trib: Idaho's $3M Man Loses Some

If Congressman Raul Labrador's re-election campaign lost a quarter of a million bucks, the Idaho Republican would be down to his last $472. For Congressman Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, misplacing $250,000 would leave him $183,509 in the hole.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Senate, Senator Jim Risch, Mike Crapo

Mon May 13, 2013

The Spokesman-Review

Crapo's lost campaign cash went to Las Vegas firm, intended for quick profit

The $250,000 bad loan of campaign cash from Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo's campaign went to a Las Vegas company that offered a quick profit in two months, according to documents obtained by the Associated Press.

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Related Topix: Las Vegas, NV, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Mike Crapo, US House of Representatives

Fri May 10, 2013

The Daily Beast

Immigration's Odd Couple

Behind the scenes, RaAol Labrador and Luis Gutierrez are using their bond over heritage to get a comprehensive overhaul through the House-all with Paul Ryan's blessing.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Luis Gutierrez, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Republican, Paul Ryan, Immigration Reform, Representative John Yarmuth, Zoe Lofgren

Daily Kos

ID-01: What are the Issues in Congressman Raul Labrador's District?

To all Kossacks: Please take note that these Congressional District Information Diaries are not meant to evaluate whether or not the districts are beatable.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Idaho Government, Idaho, Barack Obama

The Spokesman-Review

Former Crapo staffer: 'He trusted me to place cash and I did'

Here's the latest on the Crapo campaign's $250,000 loss from a bad loan by former campaign manager Jake Ball: Ball has now resigned from his current position on the staff of 1st District Rep.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Senate, Mike Crapo, Michael Crapo, Boise, ID

KTVB Boise

Sen. Crapo says campaign lost $250K on loan

Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo's campaign lost $250,000 on an investment where it says somebody absconded with the cash.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Mike Crapo, US House of Representatives, Michael Crapo

Thu May 09, 2013

The Spokesman-Review

Idaho Congressman Back Jet Races

Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, along with 1st District Congressman Raul Labrador, have sent a letter to the Seattle office of the U.S. Coast Guard, asking for a timely review of a planned jet boat race near St.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Senator Jim Risch, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Coast Guard, US Military

Tue May 07, 2013

KHQ-TV Spokane

Idaho dairies keep tabs on immigration overhaul

Idaho dairy officials say they are keeping a close eye on Congress as it attempts to change the nation's immigration system.

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Related Topix: Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, US News, Immigration Reform

Sun May 05, 2013

Customer Interaction Solutions

Congressional Votes for Idaho the Week of 04/26 - 05/02/2013

Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the Senate this week.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Michael Simpson, Republican, US House of Representatives, Doc Hastings, Federal Aviation Administration, Tom Latham