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politics1 year ago

"Revealed: Right-Wing Group's Influence on GOP Leaders Through Emails"

Emails obtained by CNN and Documented reveal how the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA), a right-wing think tank with ties to conservative billionaires, has steered GOP leaders like Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft on major policy issues, including "anti-woke" investment regulations and voting restrictions. The group's influence has led to laws that can cost states millions of dollars and impact public services, while also advocating for deregulating child labor and slashing food stamps. FGA's tax-exempt status allows it to lobby for partisan political goals, and its efforts have been met with swift backlash and legal challenges.

via CNN|
#conservative-billionaires#culture-war#gop-leaders
politics2 years ago

GOP Leaders Face Backlash for Stripping Radiation Compensation from Defense Bill

Republican Senator Josh Hawley has criticized GOP leaders, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, after a measure compensating victims exposed to nuclear waste radiation was removed from the final version of the annual defense bill. The expansion and reauthorization of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act had received overwhelming support in the Senate but was stripped from the House version of the bill. Hawley, a cosponsor of the measure, called the exclusion a "betrayal" to the victims and pledged to vote against the bill. The original law provided compensation to citizens exposed to nuclear waste radiation in certain states, and the reauthorization would have expanded coverage to additional sites.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#betrayal#defense-bill#gop-leaders
politics2 years ago

House GOP Leaders Strategize Next Steps in Potential Impeachment of Joe Biden

House Republicans are considering a formal vote to authorize their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, as they seek to strengthen the effort's legitimacy. GOP leaders argue that a formal vote would grant them more authority and bolster the probe's legal standing. Republicans allege that Biden financially benefited from his family's foreign business dealings, but have yet to produce evidence directly implicating him. Some Republicans are cautious about the inquiry, concerned about appearing politically motivated, while others see it as a way to provide ammunition for former President Donald Trump's potential 2024 campaign.

via USA TODAY|
#corruption-allegations#gop-leaders#house-republicans
politics2 years ago

GOP Leaders Frustrated with Holdouts as Shutdown Looms

Exasperated Republican leaders in the House are frustrated with the holdouts in their own party who are preventing them from advancing a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown. These hard-line Republicans have repeatedly stymied Speaker Kevin McCarthy and are not willing to work with Democrats on a compromise. In an attempt to gain their support, GOP leaders plan to advance four full-year appropriations bills next week, but they are also criticizing the holdouts for hindering progress. The leaders are sharpening their messaging and warning that the holdouts will be responsible if the government shuts down. However, the hard-liners argue that Congress should only pass regular appropriations bills and reject the idea of a continuing resolution. The Senate is making moves to fund the government beyond the end of the month, despite the House traditionally moving first on spending bills. GOP leaders remain optimistic about finding a solution before the funding deadline.

via The Hill|
#frustration#funding-bill#gop-leaders
politics2 years ago

"George Santos' Pre-Election Vulnerability Report Raises Concerns"

A secret "vulnerability report" obtained by CBS News reveals that concerns about George Santos, an embattled Republican congressman, had surfaced even before he was elected. The report, commissioned during Santos' 2020 campaign, highlighted questions about his marriage, his family's claimed link to the Holocaust, and alleged ties to fraudulent companies. GOP leaders, including the Congressional Leadership Fund, withheld support for Santos after reviewing the report. Santos is currently facing federal fraud charges and has pleaded not guilty. The report also raises questions about campaign finance discrepancies and Santos' personal life, including his marriage and alleged relationship with an undocumented immigrant.

via CBS News|
#election#fraud-charges#george-santos