
The secret, top-level process used to create the federal budget for 2016 and 2017 really “stinks,” says Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), who is likely to replace Rep. John Boehner as House Speaker this week. But he did not promise to vote against the $8 trillion plan.
by Alex Swoyer27 Oct 2015, 8:54 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