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Koch Party House members rebelled and the Speakers’ tune changed to another piece of brinkmanship, for which the 112th Congress has become renowned.
After House Speaker John Boehner walked out of debt-ceiling talks, President Obama speaks to the press.
Love her or hate her, Nancy Pelosi accomplished much as House speaker. The same can't be said for John Boehner.
The government will not spend more than $500,000 in tax dollars to defend DOMA. You have to start somewhere.
The political message was unmistakable: While Republicans were busy re-fighting the past, Democrats focused on jobs.
Make no mistake, the pressure is on Republicans. Democrats will come out better for it.
Why is a Congress that has produced so much, also so hated?
Under a lot of pressure and facing an oppressive majority, Republican legislators made many positive votes.
As the rest of the country stampeded to the polls to "change" the political course of the country, voters in California were far more calm. And optimistic.
Nancy Pelosi once again could be "Madam Speaker." Just go back to 1948 as a guide.