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Democrats need bigger economic message, pollster warnsWhen President Obama took office, Americans by a 2-to-1 margin said government should be doing more. Six years later, 54 percent said government was trying to do too much.
Why House Intel chairman disagrees with CIA chief on interrogation methodsHouse Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Rogers told reporters at a Monitor-hosted breakfast that the efficacy of torture is both knowable and proven.
Retiring lawmaker on Senate torture report: 'Our values are in jeopardy'Much of the debate following the release of the Senate torture report has centered on whether there is any evidence that the torture produced actionable intelligence. Sen. Carl Levin said Wednesday he has concluded there is no such evidence.
Trent Lott's advice to Mitch McConnell: 'Deal sternly' with GOP obstructionists'I wouldn鈥檛 put up with some of the stuff that they鈥檙e doing,' said Lott, a former Republican Senate majority leader, speaking at a Monitor breakfast with Tom Daschle, a Democratic former Senate majority leader.
After speech, Obama launches 'aggressive sales job' on immigration actionDan Pfeiffer, senior adviser to President Obama, spoke optimistically Friday about still working with Republicans on some issues. Mr. Obama will be traveling across America to talk about his moves on immigration.
EPA chief Gina McCarthy to GOP Congress: bring it onEPA Administrator Gina McCarthy said Monday that Americans want President Obama to take action on climate change. But a GOP challenge to the administration鈥檚 carbon-cutting policies is expected.
GOP Party chairman: Obama executive amnesty is 'a nuclear threat'RNC Chairman Reince Priebus called the president鈥檚 pledge to take executive action on immigration by year鈥檚 end without waiting for Congress to act 'a nuclear threat to reject the basis of the separation power doctrine.'
VA chief Bob McDonald: curbing culture seen as callous toward veteransWhen McDonald took over as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs this summer, he faced some 100 open investigations. Now, wait times at the notorious Phoenix VA facility are down 37 percent, he said at a Monitor breakfast.
War on Ebola can be won 鈥� with a big effort, says World Bank chiefWorld Bank President Jim Yong Kim, a medical doctor, said that the best way to stop Ebola is to rush people who can help to the African nations at the core of the outbreak. He hailed the New York doctor diagnosed with Ebola as a hero.
How many House seats does NRCC chairman Greg Walden think GOP will gain?Rep. Greg Walden, speaking at a Monitor breakfast Friday, says that national security, both at home and abroad, is 'popping' as an issue with voters.
Bobby Jindal says he'll decide on a presidential run after midtermsLouisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) says his decision won't hinge on polls or fundraising, but instead will be determined by the questions, 'Do I think I can make a difference, do I think I have something unique to offer?'
Corporate tax inversions: Action is 'unavoidable,' key Democrat saysAt a Monitor-hosted breakfast for reporters, Rep. Sander Levin, the top Democrat on Ways and Means, called corporate tax inversions, like Burger King's move to Canada to lower its taxes, a 'real issue.'
Common ground in Washington? One GOP senator is optimistic.A Republican takeover of the Senate would get President Obama to come to the table on key issues, says Sen. Rob Portman (R) of Ohio. On Thursday he laid out four areas with potential.
AFL-CIO leader: Hillary needs a primary, Obama needs bold actionAFL-CIO President Richard Trumka has not endorsed Hillary Clinton for president: A 'coronation' is 'dangerous for the candidate,' he says. Meanwhile, he's urging Obama to go bold on immigration.
Paul Ryan: US competitiveness hindered by Obama environmental regulationsThe Obama administration's regulations aimed at combating climate change are an excuse to expand government and raise taxes, Rep. Paul Ryan (R) said at a Monitor Breakfast.
Paul Ryan: 'Climate change occurs no matter what'Rep. Paul Ryan said the Obama administrations efforts to address climate change won't solve the problem but will hurt the US economy. He said new EPA rules are a classic example of executive branch overreach.
Why Democrats are campaigning on your student loan debtStudent loan debt is a big issue, and Democrats are increasingly talking about it in an effort to get voters to the polls in key states this November.
Paul Ryan: Impeachment talk is 'a ridiculous gambit'Paul Ryan, talking up his antipoverty program at a Monitor breakfast, also says suing President Obama, rather than impeaching him, is the 'responsible' thing to do.
Rep. Steve Israel: why 'impeachment' talk is a winner for DemocratsRep. Steve Israel calls on Republicans to drop talk of impeachment and lawsuits. But he also notes that Democrats raised $1 million in a day on that theme, which could also deliver higher voter turnout in November.聽
Obama will take executive action on immigration after summer, adviser saysThe move could trigger impeachment proceedings against President Obama, said his senior adviser, Dan Pfeiffer. A spokesman for the House speaker called the impeachment comments 'political games.'