Oct 04 How GOP budget plans could help the Republican push for tax reform By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Senator Bob Corker, a Republican from Tennessee, warned that while he’s supporting deficit-financed tax cuts for now as a way to deal with arcane Senate rules, he won’t vote for the subsequent tax legislation if it blows a… Continue reading
Sep 30 Democrats in Iowa looking for ways to win back Trump voters By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Iowa Democrats are looking for the prescription that will help them emerge from their withered condition, after dominating just a decade ago. Continue reading
Sep 30 Race to decide if West Coast keeps its only GOP-led chamber By Associated Press The Washington state Senate is the only Republican-led legislative chamber on the West Coast. Continue reading
Sep 29 New Senate GOP budget would pave way for tax rewrite By Associated Press Senate Republicans have unveiled a budget plan that's the first step to overhaul the nation's tax system. Continue reading
Sep 25 Republicans, White House plan to push deep cuts to corporate tax rate By Marcy Gordon, Ken Thomas, Associated Press Republicans are divided over the potential elimination of some of the deductions, underscoring the difficulty of overhauling the tax code even with GOP control of the House and Senate. Continue reading
Sep 20 Senate Republicans say they’ll push ahead with plan to repeal Obamacare By Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell intends to bring up a GOP health care bill on the Senate floor next week. That’s according to McConnell’s spokesman, David Popp. The legislation by Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Bill Cassidy of… Continue reading
Sep 12 There have been 4 sex scandal investigations tied to Oklahoma politics this year. Here’s where they stand By Associated Press An Oklahoma state senator was arrested and a former governor's aide was charged Tuesday in separate investigations linked to sex scandals. These are the latest allegations to come out about Oklahoma's ruling Republican lawmakers and others with close ties to… Continue reading
Sep 01 GOP ability to dismantle health law expires at month’s end By Associated Press Senate Republicans will soon run out of time to rely on the barest of their majority to dismantle the Obama health law. Continue reading
Aug 30 Some recall Sandy struggle as Congress ponders Harvey relief By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Another powerful natural disaster has exposed lingering resentment that underscores regional divisions in a deeply divided Republican Party. Continue reading
Aug 27 Critics: Trump pardon his latest affront against judiciary By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump's pardon of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio shows a lack of regard for an independent judiciary, say critics who note Trump's past criticism of federal judges. Continue reading