“This is outrageous,” said one critic. “Democrats should raise hell over this.” After taking the global economy hostage to secure painful cuts to aid programs and other federal spending, House Republicans are proposing a pay raise for themselves and other members of Congress for the coming fiscal year. Roll Callreported Thursday that under spending legislation approved by the […]
“Voters have a message for Kevin McCarthy,” said one critic of the House speaker’s proposed fiscal commission: “Hands off Social Security and Medicare!” As House Republicans advance a budget proposal that one leading critic warns would “destroy Social Security as we know it,” a survey published Wednesday showed U.S. voters overwhelmingly oppose the creation of the fiscal […]
“If House Republicans were actually serious about the deficit, they would demand wealthy corporations pay their fair share in taxes,” one advocate said. After threatening to force the government into default over the debt ceiling, Republican lawmakers Friday introduced new tax cuts that could add at least $21 billion to the federal debt over the next decade. Three […]
“An incredible embarrassment for the House Republican leadership,” said one observer. “The morning McCarthy tries to turn the page, conservatives slap him and his leadership team in the face.” Wow. Kevin McCarthy’s vote to protect gas stoves just FAILED on the House floor after some MAGA Republicans revolted to “punish” McCarthy for not letting the […]