Tea Party

Obama fires IRS commissioner

By Stephen Ohlemacher | May 16, 2013

President Obama ousted the acting commissioner of the IRS late Wednesday amid an outcry over the improper targeting of tea party groups.

Kentucky organizing PPACA exchange campaign

By Bruce Schreiner | May 16, 2013

Opponents question whether the governor can start an exchange without legislative approval.

Democrat: We can win the House in 2014

By Staff Writer | February 15, 2013

Steve Israel says the Democrats are in a stronger position now than at this stage during the 2012 elections.

Mississippi lawmakers hope to nullify PPACA

By Emily Wagster Pettus | January 25, 2013

The state House Constitution Committee could debate a federal law neutralization panel bill.

Demographic nightmare: boomer retirement disaster looms

By Joyce Hanson | January 21, 2013

With people living longer, we'll have four generations around a single pocket of wealth, says Wilmington Trust's Kathryn Karlic.

Kentucky lawmakers prepare for PPACA battle

By Roger Alford | January 10, 2013

Tea Party activists say expanding Medicaid would amount to doubling down on failure.

4 ways seniors are divided on tax hikes for the wealthy

By Daniel Williams | January 3, 2013

Seniors weigh in on whether a greater tax burden should be placed on the affluent.

On the Third Hand: Dead letter

By Allison Bell | January 3, 2013

Where is the correct address for someone in Congress who will face reality?

Potomac Watch: Be careful of the advice you accept

By Arthur D. Postal | January 1, 2013

Pressured by Tea Party advocates, 32 states representing 63 percent of the American population have opted not to implement a state-run exchange. Instead, they will allow the federal government to set up and run the exchanges, without any state input.