Amid GOP departures, Democrats optimistic of taking control of US House – The Columbus Dispatch

The Columbus Dispatch Amid GOP departures, Democrats optimistic of taking control of US HouseThe Columbus DispatchThe number of Republicans bowing out rather than bearing down for tough races is the latest worrisome sign for the GOP. Combine that with Trump's ability to unite Democrats in opposition and historical headwinds and some Democrats are positively …New alarm among Republicans that Democrats could win big in 2018 midtermsChicago Tribune ANALYSIS: Republican strategists say Democrats virtually certain to win House in 2018ABC NewsDemocrats again holding out hope that Latino voters will make a…

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Rep. Schiff blasts Republicans for limiting Russia investigation in US House – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times Rep. Schiff blasts Republicans for limiting Russia investigation in US HouseLos Angeles TimesRep. Adam Schiff, whose frustration with his Republican colleagues on the House Intelligence Committee has been building for months, said Thursday that members of President Trump's party were trying to stymie the congressional investigation into …and more » us republicans – Google News

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After House Vote on Taxes, Spotlight Shifts to Undecided Senators – New York Times

New York Times After House Vote on Taxes, Spotlight Shifts to Undecided SenatorsNew York TimesJeff Flake(y),” declared him “unelectable” and offered a prediction: “He'll be a NO on tax cuts because his political career anyway is 'toast.' ” Mr. Flake, an unapologetic Trump critic, seemed unmoved by the declaration. “What the president says or …and more » us politics – Google News

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House Passes Tax Bill, as Does Senate Panel – New York Times

New York Times House Passes Tax Bill, as Does Senate PanelNew York Times“It's a combination of shrewd legislative maneuvering and political necessity,” said Ken Spain, a former official with the National Republican Congressional Committee who now lobbies on tax issues. “The result is landmark legislation moving at …and more » us politics – Google News

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US House Democrats Join Growing Congressional Concern About State Department – Voice of America

Voice of America US House Democrats Join Growing Congressional Concern About State DepartmentVoice of AmericaA chorus of concern in the U.S. Congress over the potential national security threat of State Department staff cuts grew on Thursday when every Democrat on the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee signed a letter asking for a briefing.and more » us democrats – Google News

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US House tangles with top tax issues, bill’s timetable in doubt – Reuters

Reuters US House tangles with top tax issues, bill's timetable in doubtReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – As a self-imposed mid-week deadline for unveiling a tax-cut bill loomed, Republicans in the U.S. Congress were still grappling with key provisions and some lobbyists expressed concern that a bill might not be ready as expected on …GOP Has Murdered The Federal Budget And Now Wants Us To Round Up The Usual SuspectsForbes Republicans prepare to finally unveil their tax bill – CNNPoliticsCNNHouse GOP's Tax 'Math Experiment' Has US Businesses on AlertBloombergWashington Post –Politico –Xinhuaall 550 news articles » us…

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