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US House has no members, no rules as speaker race drags on

As Republicans squabble over who will be the next speaker, there are essentially no members in the U.S. House of Representatives — only members-elect

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023

Late-night talks yield no breakthrough in speaker battle - Roll Call

A few of Kevin McCarthy's opponents say they’ll never vote for him, while others have continued negotiating with the California Republican.

Roll Call · Jan 5, 2023

Anti-Kevin McCarthy group vows not to be picked off one by one

WASHINGTON — As Republicans huddled Wednesday to discuss House rule changes that could help Kevin McCarthy in his quest to become speaker, five members who have publicly opposed him made clear they’re organizing as a bloc and can’t be peeled off individually.

Tribune News Service · Dec 15, 2022

House Republicans scrutinize Biden with restored oversight tool

WASHINGTON — Rep. Tom McClintock wanted to learn more about President Joe Biden’s response to known or suspected terrorists trying to illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border. So, the California Republican introduced a resolution to ask the Homeland Security Department for any document relating to encounters like those since Biden’s inauguration.

Tribune News Service · Oct 26, 2022

House Republicans scrutinize Biden with restored oversight tool - Roll Call

Resolutions of inquiry are back, and they hint at what Republicans are planning should they regain control of the House in the midterms.

Roll Call · Oct 26, 2022

Proxy voting rises when Congress usually flies in and out of town, analysis finds

WASHINGTON — A line of idling cars quietly rumbled near the House steps last Friday, ready to whisk lawmakers back to the campaign trail and away from Washington until after the midterm elections.

Tribune News Service · Oct 6, 2022

Proxy voting rises when Congress smells jet fumes

On days when Congress is scheduled to arrive or leave Washington, the number of members voting by proxy increases by double digits.

Roll Call · Oct 5, 2022

Earmarks’ future unclear as Republicans split ahead of midterms

WASHINGTON — Potential changes in control of one or both chambers in the midterm elections could put the practice of earmarking federal funds for local projects on the chopping block in the next Congress.

Tribune News Service · Aug 26, 2022

Earmarks’ future unclear as Republicans split ahead of midterms - Roll Call

Potential changes in control of one or both chambers could put earmarks for local projects on the chopping block.

Roll Call · Aug 25, 2022

Police appeal for help tracing wanted man from Macclesfield

Tom Cole is wanted for theft

Manchester Evening News · Aug 24, 2022