Jacqueline Klimas
Articles by Jacqueline Klimas
Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: No air strikes in Iraq
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Hawaii Democrat, said Friday she doesn't even support the U.S. providing limited air strikes that the Iraqi government is asking for to help stabilize a civil war in the country. Published June 13, 2014
Fixing VA a top priority for Americans, poll shows
Improving the veterans health care system is the top priority for Americans, a poll released Friday found. Published June 13, 2014
McCain calls for entire Obama national security team to be fired
Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican, said Friday that every member of President Obama's national security team should lose their jobs. Published June 13, 2014
Stingy Congress finds funds for veterans’ health care
Congress has grown increasingly stingy with its spending, but the Senate didn't hesitate this week to bust the budget by tacking on an extra $35 billion to pay for enhanced health treatment for veterans. Published June 12, 2014
PRIVACY: Consumer deals come at price of personal data
Buying flights for your next vacation on your iPhone may cost more than doing the same search on an Android device, according to some privacy analysts. Published June 12, 2014
Bipartisan group of lawmakers criticize Bergdahl trade
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is introducing a resolution saying that the president overstepped his reach in approving the Gitmo detainee trade for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl without consulting Congress. Published June 12, 2014
Cantor loss not about immigration, Durbin says
Sen. Richard Durbin, Illinois Democrat, said Thursday that Majority Leader Eric Cantor's primary defeat was not because of his stance on immigration reform. Published June 12, 2014
Next House Majority Leader will dictate direction of GOP party, Hoyer says
Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, Maryland Democrat, said Thursday that whoever takes over as Majority Leader will dictate if Congress will be able to compromise and find middle ground, or if the Republican party will become more conservative. Published June 12, 2014
Most Americans closely following VA scandal, poll shows
Most Americans are following the wait times scandal at Veterans Affairs facilities, but they don't have a clear solution to the problem, a poll released Thursday found. Published June 12, 2014
George H.W. Bush celebrates 90th birthday in daring fashion — by skydiving
Former President George H.W. Bush is celebrating his 90th birthday on Thursday with friends and family — and by jumping out of a plane. Published June 12, 2014
Senate OKs bill allowing vets to bypass VA’s long waits
Moving with new alacrity, senators on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bill that would let veterans seek health care outside the VA if faced with long wait times and would give the department secretary more flexibility to fire senior executives, as lawmakers try to enforce accountability. Published June 11, 2014
Democrats strategizing after Eric Cantor’s primary defeat
Rep. Steve Israel, New York Democrat, said Wednesday that Democrats are trying to decide whether or not to fund the party's challenger to David Brat, who ousted Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the Virginia's 7th District GOP primary. Published June 11, 2014
Dem Rep.: Bipartisan work will help me become Maine governor
Rep. Michael Michaud, Maine Democrat, said Wednesday his proven track record of working across the aisle in Congress will help him succeed in the Maine governor's race this fall. Published June 11, 2014
Brat: Primary win over Cantor not just about immigration
David Brat, the GOP nominee in Virginia's Seventh District, said Wednesday that his stunning primary upset win over House Majority Leader Eric Cantor Tuesday was built on more than just differences on immigration reform. Published June 11, 2014
Eric Cantor’s Va. primary loss a call for action, Xavier Becerra says
Rep. Xavier Becerra, California Democrat and chairman of the Democratic caucus, said Wednesday that Majority Leader Eric Cantor's primary loss should spur members to act on legislation that constituents support, including immigration reform. Published June 11, 2014
Hillary Clinton’s popularity drops, poll shows
While the majority of Americans still have a positive view of Hillary Clinton, her favorability rating has decreased since she served as secretary of state, said a poll released Wednesday. Published June 11, 2014
House members already trying to fill Cantor’s leadership spot after Va. primary loss
Rep. Peter King, New York Republican, said Wednesday morning that members were already scrambling to fill the leadership seat of Majority Leader Eric Cantor, who lost the Virginia GOP primary in a surprise upset Tuesday night. Published June 11, 2014
House passes bill for vets, calls on Senate to act
The House unanimously passed legislation on Tuesday to let veterans get care outside Veterans Affairs facilities and avoid long wait times. Published June 10, 2014
Obama approval rating unaffected by VA scandal, Berghdal: poll
The president's job approval rating remained constant through May and the first week of June, despite the administration being under scrutiny for the wait list scandal at the Department of Veterans Affairs and the release of Sgt. Bowe Berghdal in exchange for five Guantanamo detainees. Published June 10, 2014
Berghdal release won’t affect 2014 elections, Dem senator says
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut Democrat, said Tuesday that he doesn't believe President Obama's deal to release Sgt. Bowe Berghdal will have any effect on the midterm elections. Published June 10, 2014