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y pays the price, everyone has a responsibility to stand up and point a finger at the reason for our government's epic dysfunction. If John Boehner, Mitch McConnell and their Republican colleagues in the House and Senate have any sense at all, they'll duck at that moment. Because this fabricated, unnecessary nat

nment's epic dysfunction. If John Boehner, Mitch McConnell and their Republican colleagues in the House and

ing symbolic stands on principle; they have budgets to balance, deadlines to meet, and constituents to serve. From Wisconsin's Walker to Virginia's McDonnell to Nevada's Brian Sandoval, many have raised taxes when that was what it took to run their states the way they saw fit. They don't have the luxury o

y's economy and even if you believe Samuelson's numbers. the US's economy is not nearly as bad as most other countries. EFTA00692529 The week in The Huffngton Post, Robert Reich wrote — Why Obama Must Meet the Republican Lies Directly — that he believes that the White House is wrong believing that the best way

ne of the major differences — between myself and Senator McConnell." New Orleans suffers flash flooding as potentia

te majority leader. (Timothy D. Easley/AP) EFTA00044369 -- Amateur hour: Amy McGrath, the Kentucky Democratic Senate candidate who is challenging Mitch McConnell, flip-flopped on whether she would have voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh. John Wagner and Colby ltkowitz report: "First, during a wide-ranging inte

ld have voted no.- In her first 24 hours as a candidate, her campaign raised more than $2.5 million. Much of that cash came from liberals who loathe McConnell — and would have been unlikely to give her anything if they thought she was the kind of Democrat who would support Kavanaugh. This donnybrook under

Acosta did, is not going to happen." — Longtime Republican operative Peter Wehner on whether Trump will ask for his labor secretary's resignation. (Huff Post) NEWS YOU CAN USE IF YOU LIVE IN D.C.: -- Thunderstorms are likely today as we continue breathing this muggy air. The Capital Weather Gang forecas

ve emerged as a litmus test for Democrats seeking the White House," Elf rink reports. "Last week, reports that ancestors of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) owned slaves raised questions about whether those historical crimes are relevant for politicians weighing the issue today. McConnell, who o

Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) owned slaves raised questions about whether those historical crimes are relevant for politicians weighing the issue today. McConnell, who opposes reparations, has denied that his family's legacy should impact his stance, noting that tracing the history of slaveholding is complex

After Acosta, the total number of ethics-related Cabinet-level departures in the Trump administration has reached five," Paul Blumenthal notes on Huff Post. The others are Tom Price, Scott Pruitt, Shulkin and Ryan Zinke. -- With Acosta gone, Patrick Pizzella will take the reins today as acting secret

ge. ... Patel also sparred with Rod Rosenstein during his time supervising the Russia probe." -- Two former top staffers to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell lobbied for an aluminum mill project in Kentucky backed by a close ally of Vladimir Putin. From Politico: "The disclosure comes as Democrats are pu

inistration to review Rusal's $200 million investment in the Kentucky project — concerned that the mill will supply the Defense Department — and as McConnell weathers criticism for helping block a congressional effort to stop the investment. The Russian firm was only able to make the investment after it

rights: A Post columnist noted that Gabbard's history with Syria's Bashar al- Assad needs to be brought up more, especially on the debate stage: A Huff Post political reporter predicted who will get cut before the next debate: Candidates respond to protesters yelling 'Fire Pantaleor A few hecklers stol