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House approval of debt ceiling deal a triumph of the political center

Talking with a friend about the debt ceiling negotiations, I mentioned that there were incentives for centrists in Congress to cobble together a deal. My friend said, incredulously, “Do we actually have centrists in Congress?”

The Conversation · Jun 1, 2023

From lens of GOP’s Main Street to the bipartisan Problem Solvers, Johnson sees solutions

WASHINGTON — Dusty Johnson is a busy man. The new chair of the Republican Main Street Caucus and vice chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus has positioned himself to be one of the GOP’s biggest wheeler-dealers on the Hill.

Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2023

From lens of GOP's Main Street to the bipartisan Problem Solvers, Johnson sees solutions - Roll Call

Rep. Dusty Johnson, chair of the Republican Main Street Caucus and a Problem Solvers Caucus member, is one of the GOP’s dealmakers.

Roll Call · Mar 28, 2023

A moderate in a ‘toxic’ place, Fred Upton says goodbye to Congress - Roll Call

The long-serving Republican from Michigan built a bipartisan legacy and took flak for impeaching Donald Trump.

Roll Call · Dec 15, 2022

NY Rep. Tom Reed resigns, cites ‘extremism’ in House

WASHINGTON — New York GOP Rep. Tom Reed, who had already opted not to run for reelection this fall, resigned his seat Tuesday, saying on the House floor he hoped “to have a greater impact on the country.”

Tribune News Service · May 10, 2022

NY Rep. Tom Reed resigns, cites 'extremism' in House - Roll Call

A Republican from western New York, Reed had said last year he would not run for reelection after a sexual harassment allegation arose.

Roll Call · May 10, 2022