
Last week we reported on the investigation by Senators Chuck Grassley and Patrick Leahy into potential IRS abuse of “StingRay” cell site simulation devices. Now the House of Representatives is getting in on the action.
by Nate Church5 Nov 2015, 10:34 AM PST0

Pro-life leaders are concerned that lawmakers aren’t serious about eliminating funding for Planned Parenthood. The worries come as a “panel” has been created to study Planned Parenthood’s activities, this one headed by Rep. Marsha Blackburn, also considered to be a potential candidate for House Speaker. According to The Hill, Blackburn said, “Our investigation has raised many more questions than we’ve been able to find answers. We need to have a national conversation about these practices. This is a discussion we cannot shy away from.”
by Dr. Susan Berry15 Oct 2015, 11:40 AM PST0

he House Freedom Caucus said it was “surprised” by Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s dropping out of the race for Speaker of the House, but respects his decision.
by Alex Swoyer8 Oct 2015, 12:59 PM PST0

The House Freedom Caucus – a group of constitutional conservative Congressmen – announced Wednesday evening that it will support Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL) for Speaker of the House, to replace John Boehner at the end of the month.
by Alex Swoyer7 Oct 2015, 3:05 PM PST0

Conservatives in the House of Representatives believe a bloc vote will help influence who will be the next Speaker of the House, so members of the House Freedom Caucus will meet Wednesday afternoon to debate which member – Rep. Kevin McCarthy, Rep. Daniel Webster, or Rep. Jason Chaffetz – they should support for Speaker.
by Alex Swoyer7 Oct 2015, 12:11 PM PST0

This comes on the same day that Freshman Class President Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) was called for a meeting where rumor had it that he would also be removed from his position for voting against House leadership on TPA.
by Alex Swoyer25 Jun 2015, 9:29 AM PST0