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Boehner Facing Dissent and Defections in Vote to Remain Speaker of House — WASHINGTON — Speaker John A. Boehner is all but assured of re-election to the top House leadership post when his colleagues vote on Tuesday, but the new term also could serve up the embarrassment of a potentially record number …
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Hours before vote, small GOP opposition to John Boehner grows — Thirteen House Republicans have now publicly proclaimed that they will try to strip John Boehner of a third term as speaker of the House. — That's well short of the number needed to push the public election into full chaos …
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WHIP LIST: Boehner opposition grows
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The Daily Beast, Politico, Associated Press and National Review

Boehner could face biggest speaker revolt since 1923
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Daily Kos, Bloomberg View, Hot Air and The Right Scoop

The Prisoner of Capitol Hill
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The Daily Caller, US News, Weasel Zippers, ABC News, BREITBART.COM and The Hill

Speaker Boehner staves off dissenters
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The Hill, ThinkProgress, RedState, Raw Story and The PJ Tatler

Why John Boehner Will Win Reelection as House Speaker Today
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Washington Post, National Review and Patterico's Pontifications

White House Turns the Screw on Steve Scalise
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Sky Dancing, US News, Washington Post and Daily Kos


Two NYPD officers shot while investigating suspected robbery in the Bronx — BREAKING — Both officers were rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital, where they are expected to recover, after one was shot in the back and the other was shot in the arm about 10:30 p.m. Monday in Fordham Heights.
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Two cops shot by armed robber sparking massive manhunt — Police at the scene of the shooting. — Two police officers were shot by an armed robber who fled the scene and is at large in the Bronx Monday night, sources said. — The officers from the 46th precinct pulled over a car …
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Fox News, Gothamist, TPNN, The Daily Caller, Daily Mail and The Gateway Pundit


Two Plainclothes Officers Are Shot in the Bronx — Two plainclothes New York City police officers were shot in the Bronx on Monday night after they tried to stop a car, the police said. — One officer was shot in the back, and another officer was shot in the arm, police officials said.
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Jeb Bush fundraising apparatus ready for takeoff — Jeb Bush's fundraising operation is about to get serious. — Allies of the former Florida governor are planning to roll out both a leadership PAC and a super PAC in the coming days in an effort to lock up major donors and give pause …
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Jeb Bush filing paperwork Tuesday for new PAC, in big step toward 2016 bid — EXCLUSIVE: Jeb Bush plans to file paperwork on Tuesday to launch a new organization allowing him to raise and spend money for political activities, Fox News has learned, in the former Florida governor's most direct step yet toward a 2016 presidential bid.
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New York Times, Naked Politics and Mediaite

This post shamelessly uses Frederick County (Md.) Council Member Kirby Delauter's name without authorization — Kirby Delauter, a Frederick County (Maryland) Council Member threatens a local journalist (Bethany Rodgers) for ... using his name without permission in a newspaper article. No, really:
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‘Mysterious Beasts’ Spotted by Arizona Highway Cameras — A suspicious pack of what appeared to be a group of large animals has sparked a viral debate about a possible sasquatch sighting in Arizona. — The Arizona Department of Transportation was behind the latest announcement …
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Justice Insider: Lego model of Downtown featured unfriendly gun-toting guest at the police station — REQUEST TO BUY THIS PHOTO — ' CLASS="> VIEW SLIDESHOW — REQUEST TO BUY THIS PHOTO
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Colonel, United States Army, Retired — It's fitting that 27 plus years of active and reserve service in the United States Army ended with a piece of paper, but those of us who had the chance to serve understand that the military runs on paper. A paper enlisted me on May 20, 1987 …


Sources: Chris Gibson Will Announce Retirement — Gibson is a New York Republican. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo) — Rep. Chris Gibson, R-N.Y., will announce his retirement Tuesday, according to two GOP sources. — The Republican, who was re-elected to a third term in November …
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Christie Faces Scrutiny Over Gifts From Cowboys Owner — Governor's Aides Said Gifts Acceptable Under State Policy — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie accepted a plane ride to Dallas and a seat at a Cowboys playoff football game in a luxury suite from team owner Jerry Jones …
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Washington Post, The Scoop Blog, Mediaite, Politics Patrol and SI.com

State Dept. Can't Explain Why Cuba Isn't Fulfilling Promises Made in Obama Deal — State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki repeatedly refused to answer questions this afternoon about the 53 political detainees Cuba promised to release as part of a deal with President Obama to normalize relations with the United States.
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Power Line, VodkaPundit and Hot Air


The Secrets of the Toxic Disco Clam — The mantis shrimp is the undisputed lightweight champion of the sea. With a punch as fast as a .22 caliber bullet, the crustacean terrorizes small prey along the ocean floor. But now, an unexpected David has emerged from the depths to subdue this underwater Goliath …

Will 2016 Bring a Generational Shift in U.S. Leadership? — Be prepared for a watershed period in American politics. — This year and next are likely to represent something of a watershed period in American politics. — First, we have a “double open” presidential contest, with no incumbent running in either party.
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BillMoyers.com


Hackers have taken down a conservative website over THIS “BLACKS ONLY” manual for ‘Black Brunch’ protests! — When hackers attack a website because they're angry about information being spread, you can bet we won't back down. That's exactly what happened to our friends at WeaselZippers.us …
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The Jawa Report, Weasel Zippers and The PJ Tatler