WASHINGTON (YAHOO NEWS) — Despite nine defections from fellow Republicans, Ohio Rep. John Boehner was re-elected as speaker of the House Thursday in a voice vote. Boehner won the backing of 220 Republicans, who retained a majority in the chamber after November’s election. But a handful of GOP members voted no or abstained. Most […]
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New US Congress Sworn In
January 4, 2013 
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(VOA) — A new U.S. Congress was sworn into office Thursday, but it will quickly face an old dispute about the country’s burgeoning debt and in the coming weeks controversial new gun control and immigration proposals. The Congress leaving office squabbled this week in its final days over contentious tax and spending legislation […]
Read moreJohn Boehner : Raising Tax Rates ‘Unacceptable’ but New Revenue on Table
November 9, 2012 Comments Off
U.S. House Speaker John Boehner Stands Firm in Exclusive Interview With Diane Sawyer : November 8, 2012 (ABC) — Raising tax rates is “unacceptable” to House Speaker John Boehner as he prepares to open negotiations on the looming “fiscal cliff” with the president and congressional Democrats, he told “World News” anchor Diane Sawyer […]
Read moreU.S. House Speaker John Boehner’s Statement on the Result of The 2012 Presidential Election
November 7, 2012 Comments Off
WASHINGTON, DC – House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) issued the following statement regarding the results of the 2012 presidential election: “The American people re-elected the president, and re-elected our majority in the House. If there is a mandate, it is a mandate for both parties to find common ground and take steps together to help our economy grow […]
Read moreJohn Boehner, Republicans keep House majority
November 7, 2012 Comments Off
The U.S. House of Representatives will stay in Republican control, ensuring Speaker John Boehner another term as the top leader. The big question: How many seats will Democrats take away from Republicans, who had a 242-193 voting edge going into Election Day. Democrats needed 25 seats to put the speaker’s gavel back into Rep. […]
Read moreJohn Boehner wins as Republicans fight to keep House
November 7, 2012 Comments Off
WASHINGTON — Speaker John Boehner won unopposed re-election Tuesday to his Ohio congressional seat and other incumbents in the East and South were cruising to easy wins as Republicans fought to extend their control of the House for two more years. Boehner was joined in victory by the chamber’s No. 2 Republican, House Majority Leader […]
Read moreWeekly Republican Address: Speaker Boehner on the Tragedy in Aurora, Colorado
July 21, 2012 Comments Off
Delivering the Weekly Republican Address, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) offers prayers to those affected and appreciation for the heroes who responded swiftly to the horrific tragedy in Aurora, Colorado : “Hello, I’m John Boehner, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. “My plan today was to share some thoughts with you about […]
Read moreU.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner says his friendship with Obama has cooled
November 7, 2011 Comments Off
WASHINGTON— U.S. House Speaker John Boehner says his relationship with one-time golf partner President Barack Obamahas grown “a little frosty.” The Ohio Republican complains in an interview with ABC’s “This Week” that Obama is engaging in what Boehner calls “class warfare” by pushing for higher taxes for wealthy Americans. Boehner says the rich pay enough taxes and it’s wrong for […]
Read moreStatement by Speaker John Boehner on President Obama’s Iraq Announcement
October 22, 2011 Comments Off
WASHINGTON — House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) released the following statement regarding President Obama’s announcement on the continued drawdown of American troops from Iraq : “The continued drawdown of American troops that began under the previous administration wouldn’t be possible if not for the hard work and sacrifice of our service members, diplomats and […]
Read moreSpeaker John Boehner Meets With South Korean President Lee Myung-bak
October 14, 2011 Comments Off
Washington, October 14, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM / SPEAKER.GOV) — House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) met with President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea on Thursday prior to his address to a joint meeting of Congress. Boehner issued the following statement: “It was a pleasure to welcome President Lee, his wife, and members of his government […]
Read moreObama, Boehner Seek to Ease Tensions Over Round of Golf
June 19, 2011 Comments Off
WASHINGTON DC, June 19, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM / VOA) — President Barack Obama and John Boehner, the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, spent four hours playing golf together on Saturday. The two political rivals were not expected to reach any deals on contentious issues such as government spending or U.S. military involvement in […]
Read moreU.S. House Speaker John Boehner’s Speech at AIPAC Policy Conference 2011
May 24, 2011 Comments Off
WASHINGTON, DC, May 23, 2011 (SPEAKER.GOV) — U.S. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) today addressed attendees of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s (AIPAC) 2011 Policy Conference. Transcript of Boehner’s speech : “Thank you, Sander, for the kind introduction. “And to all of you, thank you for what you do… “You know, I’ve had a […]
Read moreSpeaker Boehner Delivers the Commencement Address at The Catholic University of America
May 15, 2011 Comments Off
WASHINGTON, DC, May 15, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM / SPEAKER.GOV) — House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) delivered remarks at the 122nd Annual Commencement Ceremony of The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Following are Speaker Boehner’s remarks to the Class of 2011 released by his office on Saturday : “President Garvey, thanks for the warm welcome. I […]
Read moreHouse Speaker John Boehner avoids mention of criticism surrounding appearance at Catholic University
May 15, 2011 Comments Off
Washington, May 15, 2011 (CNN) — House Speaker John Boehner emphasized “humility, patience and faith” in his commencement speech Saturday at the Catholic University of America, steering clear of addressing concerns raised by dozens at the college over his role in passing the 2012 budget, CNN reported on Saturday. Boehner, a Catholic and a Republican, made […]
Read morePhotostream : Statue of President Gerald Ford unveiled in Capitol Rotunda in Washington
May 4, 2011 Comments Off
Speaker Boehner Suggests Small U.S. Force Remain in Iraq
May 4, 2011 Comments Off
WASHINGTON, May 4, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM / FOX NEWS / AP) — Republican Rep. John Boehner, the senior member of the U.S. House of Representatives, said Tuesday a small, residual U.S. force should remain in Iraq beyond the end of this year, the final drawdown date for the Americans. Boehner said it was imperative for the […]
Read moreSpeaker Boehner Congratulates U.S. Forces, Pledges Renewed Commitment to Fighting Terror
May 3, 2011 Comments Off
Washington DC, May 3, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM / ABC NEWS) — House Speaker John Boehner and the Republican leadership reacted to the U.S. operation to kill Osama bin Laden Sunday as reason for celebration and congratulations and cheered the al Qaeda founder’s death as “important moment” in the United States in the War on Terror, but also vowed […]
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