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White House's EV tax credit implementation in the spotlight - Roll Call

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are scrutinizing how the Biden administration handles new incentives for buying electric vehicles.

Roll Call · Mar 27, 2023

Balanced budget takes back seat to paring spending to ’22 levels at GOP retreat - Roll Call

House Republicans are lowering expectations for a balanced budget blueprint this year, but committed to cap next year’s spending.

Roll Call · Mar 20, 2023

Yellen, House Republicans spar over tax increases, debt limit

WASHINGTON — House Republicans slammed the Biden administration’s tax proposals in a hearing with Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen on Friday, giving the president’s latest budget request an icy reception.

Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2023

Gavels for top House committees don’t always come cheap

Winning control of the most sought-after committees in the House can come with a hefty price tag — in party dues.

Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2023

New Ways and Means GOP members bring energy, agricultural focus - Roll Call

Newcomers on the GOP-led House Ways and Means Committee plan to focus on rural communities and a fossil fuel inclusive energy platform.

Roll Call · Feb 9, 2023

Gavels for top House committees don’t always come cheap - Roll Call

A study by a campaign finance advocacy group criticized big donations that leaders of top committees paid as “party dues.”

Roll Call · Feb 9, 2023

Rep. Quigley shocker: Democratic leader Jeffries knocks him off Intel panel

A spokesperson for House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Jeffries “made clear” to Quigley that term limits prevented him from staying on the panel.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 3, 2023

Democrats await key decisions on House Appropriations seats

WASHINGTON — House Democrats this week will fill out their party’s committee assignments, which will involve a switch among top party leaders serving on Appropriations and removing four members from Ways and Means to adhere to a bipartisan agreement on committee ratios.

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2023

Democrats await key decisions on House Appropriations seats - Roll Call

House Democrats will fill out their party’s committee assignments, which will involve a switch among top party leaders on Appropriations.

Roll Call · Jan 24, 2023

Rep. Jason Smith wins three-way contest for Ways and Means gavel

​WASHINGTON — Rep. Jason Smith, a self-proclaimed “firebrand” preaching a populist image of the GOP, won the nomination to be chairman of the Ways and Means Committee.

Tribune News Service · Jan 10, 2023