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Unraveling: Boehner Told Dem Leader Reid To “Go Fuck Yourself”Unraveling: Boehner Told Dem Leader Reid To “Go Fuck Yourself”

by National Confidential | 02 January 2013 | 12:37 am EST

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Speaker John Boehner, feeling the pressure of the fight over the fiscal cliff.

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Bane-Err: Fiscal Cliff Averted As Dems Break Back Of House GOPBane-Err: Fiscal Cliff Averted As Dems Break Back Of House GOP

by National Confidential | 01 January 2013 | 10:57 pm EST

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The fiscal cliff has been averted as the House of Representatives voted to pass legislation approved overwhelmingly by the Senate.

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Obama Support Over 100% Higher Than Boehner’s In Fiscal Cliff FightObama Support Over 100% Higher Than Boehner’s In Fiscal Cliff Fight

by National Confidential | 26 December 2012 | 10:36 am EST

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The support for President Obama in the ongoing fiscal cliff negotiations is almost twice that of Speaker John Boehner.

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Top Republican Hopes Blacks Won’t Vote In 2012Top Republican Hopes Blacks Won’t Vote In 2012

by National Confidential | 27 August 2012 | 5:44 pm EST

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Speaker John Boehner admitted today that he and other senior Republicans hope black and latino voters won’t show up to vote this fall, helping Mitt Romney and other Republican candidates.

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GOP Debt Fight Caused Over $1 Billion In DamageGOP Debt Fight Caused Over $1 Billion In Damage

by National Confidential | 23 July 2012 | 7:42 pm EST

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Republican failure to come to an agreement over the debt ceiling caused a huge amount of money to be wasted.

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Do-Nothing GOP: Congressional Productivity DOWN Nearly 70%Do-Nothing GOP: Congressional Productivity DOWN Nearly 70%

by National Confidential | 19 June 2012 | 2:10 am EST

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Since the Republicans took over the House in 2010, their unwillingness to work with President Obama and the Democrats has cut productivity by almost 70%.

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Boehner: Not As Rich As Romney? You’re A “Loser”Boehner: Not As Rich As Romney? You’re A “Loser”

by National Confidential | 29 April 2012 | 10:50 am EST

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House Speaker John Boehner, defending the wealth of multimillionaire presidential candidate Mitt Romney, told CNN on Sunday that "the American people don’t want to vote for a loser."

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GOP Considering Earmark Flip FlopGOP Considering Earmark Flip Flop

by National Confidential | 02 April 2012 | 8:13 am EST

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House Republicans are quietly plotting a return to congressional earmarks that they railed against just a few years ago.

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Data Shows “Do Nothing” GOP Passing Less Bills In HouseData Shows “Do Nothing” GOP Passing Less Bills In House

by National Confidential | 11 January 2012 | 9:42 pm EST

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President Obama reportedly plans to run against congressional Republicans as a "do-nothing" congress, and new data shows he might be right.

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Boehner Bows Down To Obama & Dems, Gives In On Payroll Tax CutBoehner Bows Down To Obama & Dems, Gives In On Payroll Tax Cut

by National Confidential | 23 December 2011 | 12:10 am EST

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Speaker Of The House John Boehner completely caved in to President Obama and the Democrats on Thursday evening, agreeing to vote in favor of a two-month extension to payroll tax cuts passed in the Senate.

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EDITORIAL: The Weak SpeakerEDITORIAL: The Weak Speaker

by National Confidential Editorial Board | 20 December 2011 | 8:22 pm EST

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Speaker of the House John Boehner appears to need remedial lessons in leadership.

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Boehner Begs Obama To Clean Up GOP’s Payroll Tax Cut MessBoehner Begs Obama To Clean Up GOP’s Payroll Tax Cut Mess

by National Confidential | 20 December 2011 | 2:41 pm EST

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Speaker John Bohener had a press conference today surrounded by fellow House members in which he asked President Obama to help out.

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Obama Blasts House GOP On Payroll Tax Cut: “This Is Not A Game”Obama Blasts House GOP On Payroll Tax Cut: “This Is Not A Game”

by National Confidential | 20 December 2011 | 2:16 pm EST

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President Obama, in a surprise appearance at the daily presidential briefing, blasted House Republicans for opposing a two-month extension of payroll tax cuts.

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Tea Party Senator Scott Brown Blasts GOP For Middle Class Tax HikeTea Party Senator Scott Brown Blasts GOP For Middle Class Tax Hike

by National Confidential | 20 December 2011 | 2:08 pm EST

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Senator Scott Brown is blasting House Republicans for scuttling the middle class tax cut that passed in the Senate.

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Boehner Again Loses Control Of Tea Party CongressBoehner Again Loses Control Of Tea Party Congress

by National Confidential | 19 December 2011 | 11:49 am EST

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Speaker John Boehner is again facing a major leadership test, dealing with a tea party revolt over the Senate deal to extend a payroll tax cut.

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CBO: GOP’s Payroll Tax Proposal Would Add $192 Billion To DeficitCBO: GOP’s Payroll Tax Proposal Would Add $192 Billion To Deficit

by National Confidential | 09 December 2011 | 3:11 pm EST

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Speaker John Boehner and House Republicans introduced a payroll tax proposal that would add $192 billion to the deficit between 2012-2021 according to a government analysis.

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Smoking Gun Memo? Boehner-Linked Lobbyists Plot Smear Campaign Vs. Occupy MovementSmoking Gun Memo? Boehner-Linked Lobbyists Plot Smear Campaign Vs. Occupy Movement

by National Confidential | 19 November 2011 | 10:54 pm EST

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A memo uncovered by NBC News shows a lobbyist firm with ties to House Speaker John Boehner plotting to run a smear campaign versus the Occupy Wall Street movement.

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Boehner-Led Congress Matches Record Low ApprovalBoehner-Led Congress Matches Record Low Approval

by National Confidential | 16 September 2011 | 7:22 am EST

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John Boehner’s time as Speaker of the House has led congress to a low approval rating that matches previous depths.

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Boehner: Cut Taxes For MegacorpsBoehner: Cut Taxes For Megacorps

by National Confidential | 15 September 2011 | 7:23 am EST

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Speaker John Boehner is expected to make a speech today calling for the lowering of tax rates for megacorporations.

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Obama Takes High Road, Agrees To September 8th AddressObama Takes High Road, Agrees To September 8th Address

by National Confidential | 31 August 2011 | 11:26 pm EST

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The White House apparently exasperated by political games played by Speaker John Boehner, has agreed to move the proposed Joint Session of Congress to September 8th.

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Boehner Backstab: Agreed To Speech Date With Obama, Rescinded It In PublicBoehner Backstab: Agreed To Speech Date With Obama, Rescinded It In Public

by National Confidential | 31 August 2011 | 5:40 pm EST

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Speaker John Boehner has decided to have a temper tantrum in public, going back on an agreement with the Obama White House for a prime time presidential speech on September 7th.

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Senate Rejects Radical Boehner BillSenate Rejects Radical Boehner Bill

by National Confidential | 30 July 2011 | 3:17 am EST

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In yet another rebuke to Speaker John Boehner, the US Senate has rejected the debt ceiling plan he massaged through the House of Representatives.

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Boehnerpocalypse: Tea Party Revolt Humiliates SpeakerBoehnerpocalypse: Tea Party Revolt Humiliates Speaker

by National Confidential | 28 July 2011 | 10:37 pm EST

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Who is the leader of the Republican Party in the House of Representatives? Apparently not John Boehner.

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GOP Debt Games Drop Stock MarketGOP Debt Games Drop Stock Market

by National Confidential | 28 July 2011 | 12:03 am EST

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The Republican Party’s fight over the debt ceiling is roiling the stock market, wiping out the investments of American citizens.

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As Debt Ceiling Talks Break Down, Obama Issues Challenge To CongressAs Debt Ceiling Talks Break Down, Obama Issues Challenge To Congress

by National Confidential | 09 July 2011 | 9:44 pm EST

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(National Confidential) — Speaker John Boehner broke off negotiations with the White House on the debt ceiling.

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House GOP Won’t Back US Military In LibyaHouse GOP Won’t Back US Military In Libya

by National Confidential | 22 June 2011 | 12:40 pm EST

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Speaker John Boehner says he won’t support the resolution being supported by Sen. John McCain and Sen. John Kerry that backs US action in Libya. CNN: “McCain’s resolution, introduced Tuesday along with Massachusetts Democrat John Kerry, authorizes the commitment of U.S. forces for one year while stressing the lack of support for any use of [...]

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