Speaker of the House

What's at Stake for Women 2012: An Interview With Nancy Pelosi

Martha Burk | Posted 05.16.2012

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"[Republicans] run against me because I'm effective. They came in massively against us because they feared what we were trying to do for women and men in the workplace -- and it has an impact."

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Both Sides Of Aisle Concerned About Boehner's Leadership

rollcall.com | February 28, 2012 | Posted 04.30.2012

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With internally divisive fights over religion and the budget looming, Speaker John Boehner's leadership is showing increasing signs of wear and tear, ...

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10 Things Nancy Pelosi Told Us This Morning

Posted 01.10.2012

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We were so fortunate this morning to have Representative Nancy Pelosi stop by The Huffington Post office to speak to 30 or so female members of our ed...

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The Forked Tongue of Congress

Maggie Van Ostrand | Posted 12.07.2011

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My respect for members of Congress has sunk even lower than my respect for the Supreme Court.

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Friday Talking Points -- In The Darkest Depths of Mordor

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.28.2011

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If I were a hobbit, right about now I would be wondering just how the heck I wound up at the center of this Washington intraparty political fight, personally.

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Dancin' on the Debt Ceiling

Randall | Posted 09.28.2011

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What's worse?: paying the bills and what's owed to peeps of this country or being viewed worldwide as "bad creditors" and defaulting? Then, what? We get smacked with higher interests and yoda, yoda, yoda.

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Boehner's "Boner" Gaffe

Robbie Vorhaus | Posted 08.13.2011

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U.S. Speaker of the House, John A. Boehner (R-OH), said in his recent Ohio State University's commencement speech, "When you begin to go out there and...

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"Mr. Sensitivity" Speaker of The House John Boehner at CT GOP Fundraiser

Mary Ann West | Posted 06.13.2011

Appearance at GOP fundraiser is less than 24 hours after holding up the country. Stamford, CT -- On the heels of helping to avert the looming budget...

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Two Reluctant Bargainers

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.06.2011

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With the possibility of a government shutdown looming, it's hard not to see how uncomfortable both Speaker of the House John Boehner and President Barack Obama are at this sort of bare-knuckles game.

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Boehner So Be It

Jeff Danziger | Posted 05.25.2011

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A MAD Look at John Boehner

Bryan Young | Posted 05.25.2011

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With John Boehner ruining the country one weepy tear at a time, MAD Magazine saw fit to immortalize him in a portrait that's much more honest than most other portraits of the Speaker of the House.

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Boehner: 'We're Broke'

Posted 05.25.2011

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John Boehner visited CNN's "Parker Spitzer" Wednesday to discuss Obama's State of the Union address, and he didn't hesitate to cut right to the chase....

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In New Era of Civility, GOP Says Obama Born 'Near America'

Andy Borowitz | Posted 05.25.2011

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A new GOP memo says that the Party will now have "zero tolerance" for Republicans who say that Mr. Obama "pals around with terrorists," instructing members to say instead, "Obama friends terrorists on Facebook."

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Boehner: Heartwarming Story of Radio Guy Shows Why More Americans Should Be Homeless

Andy Borowitz | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Speaker of the House said that it was the mission of congressional Republicans "to make sure each and every American has the God-given opportunity to be homeless."

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John Boehner Interview: House Speaker Fumbles Budget Cuts Question (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

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In his first interview since being sworn-in as House Speaker, John Boehner struggled to identify budget cuts that could be made to reduce government s...

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Yogi Berra's Advice to John Boehner

Al Eisele | Posted 05.25.2011

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No one party ever achieves permanent power in our two-party system. As Boehner tries to help House Republicans, he should remember a bit of sage advice from Yogi Berra: "When you come to a fork in the road, take it."

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Democratic Rep To Vote Against Pelosi's Leadership

Roll Call | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rep. Heath Shuler plans to vote for himself rather than Rep. Nancy Pelosi during Wednesday's floor vote for Speaker, and he predicted Monday that Demo...

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The Significance of John Boehner's Tears

Danny Groner | Posted 05.25.2011

Over the past week, people have been debating John Boehner's emotions, not his motions. The expected next Speaker of the House has become known for his crying.

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John Boehner: Tears, Cheers and Jeers

Tom Alderman | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHEERS to Ohio Congressman John Boehner for being able to cry in public when he talks about his hard-scrabble-to-Speaker life story. It's kind of real...

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Please Forgive Us, Mr. Speaker

Cynthia Dill | Posted 05.25.2011

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Don't take it personally, Mr. Speaker, if we can't push our green button next week and vote to usher you in. You were a victim of "the system," but you represent a population of people who can beat the system.

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Maine Speaks Up: iResponsibility

Cynthia Dill | Posted 05.25.2011

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Who are you to throw stones at the incoming speaker of the House of Representatives for overcharging the State of Maine $1.6 million for rubber gloves...

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Republicans Yet Again Out-Unify the Democrats

Matt Kane | Posted 05.25.2011

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The recent internal elections by Democrats and Republicans for their respective House leaders highlighted a crucial difference between the two parties...

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Why Nancy Pelosi Should Be Benched

Al Eisele | Posted 05.25.2011

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Even though she did a terrific job as leader of the House Democrats, and even though she made history as the first woman Speaker, it's finally time for Pelosi to lay down a sacrifice bunt instead of swinging for the fences.

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The GOP Won Big, but the Media Has Mischaracterized the Story

Michael Russnow | Posted 05.25.2011

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In the aftermath of Tuesday's election, the media has made it appear that all is lost -- the Tea Party is in control, because this narrative keeps us glued to our seats either with delight or fury. Now, the facts.

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Boehner in the Driver's Seat

Jeff Danziger | Posted 05.25.2011

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