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Issa Wants To Shape 2016 Debate

Issa Wants To Shape 2016 Debate

CONCORD, New Hampshire–Raising eyebrows with a well-publicized trip to New Hampshire, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) says he is just trying to “shape” the 2016 debate. “I want to be part of shaping the debate both for the Republican Party and

Darrell Issa in New Hampshire, Prompting Speculation

Darrell Issa in New Hampshire, Prompting Speculation

Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA), Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, is spending part of the congressional recess wooing fellow Republicans in New Hampshire this week, prompting some to wonder if Issa is laying out the foundations of a presidential run

GOP Reps Grill Boehner On Amnesty

GOP Reps Grill Boehner On Amnesty

Other than the basic fact that he dearly wants a bill, Speaker John Boehner’s specific plans on immigration have remained shrouded in mystery since the 2012 elections. Now two key immigration hawks are pressing him for answers in a letter

Darrell Issa Renounces Hillary Clinton Praise

Darrell Issa Renounces Hillary Clinton Praise

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa offered a surprisingly rosy assessment of former-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a new book about Clinton, saying the Benghazi scandal left her basically unscathed as she reportedly prepares to run

Tea Party Leader Filing Ethics Complaint Against Dem Rep

One of the most high-profile victims of the IRS Tea Party targeting scandal is planning to unveil surprising new allegations about the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee at a hearing this morning. Catherine Engelbrecht, the head

Darrell Issa, Jim Jordan Argue New IRS Rule Gags Political Speech

Darrell Issa, Jim Jordan Argue New IRS Rule Gags Political Speech

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) requested Tuesday that Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen withdraw a proposed regulation that they say stifles political speech by nonprofit organizations.

A Tale of Two Oversight Investigations

A Tale of Two Oversight Investigations

On his way up to New Hampshire to speak next month, Congressman Darrell Issa should stop in Trenton, New Jersey, to witness what aggressive legislative branch oversight looks like. Now that I think about it, Speaker John Boehner should definitely

House Passes ObamaCare Security Bill 291-122

Today, House lawmakers overwhelmingly passed a proposal designed to address potential security breaches on the HealthCare.gov Website. The measure would require the Obama administration to notify Americans within 48 hours if their identity is compromised via the Obamacare website.  It

Obama Donor to Head IRS Tea Party Targeting Investigation

Obama Donor to Head IRS Tea Party Targeting Investigation

The attorney heading the internal investigation into potential unfair targeting of conservative groups by the IRS is a frequent and significant donor to both the Democratic National Committee and President Obama, Rep. Darrell Issa revealed today, in what he calls

Sebelius: Issa's Hearing Designed to 'Intimidate' Obamacare Navigators

Sebelius: Issa's Hearing Designed to 'Intimidate' Obamacare Navigators

In a December 15th op-ed in The Dallas Morning News, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Representative Darrell Issa’s (R-CA) hearing on Obamacare Navigators is designed to “intimidate” them and “impugn” their reputations. According to Sebelius, the Obamacare

Carney Attacks GOP For 'Sabotaging' ObamaCare

Carney Attacks GOP For 'Sabotaging' ObamaCare

When Fox News Channel’s Ed Henry asked White House Press Secretary Jay Carney about Rep. Darrell Issa’s (R-CA) investigation into the role of ObamaCare navigators, Carney claimed Republicans are trying to “sabotage the Affordable Care Act” by asking questions…