Jacqueline Klimas
Articles by Jacqueline Klimas
Group pushes Capitol Hill to help end vets’ suicides
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of American called on both Congress and the president to take action in 2014 to reduce suicide among veterans on Monday. Published March 24, 2014
Few will use Obamacare hardship exemption, analysts say
Republicans this month seized on a new hardship exemption to Obamacare, saying it punches a hole in President Obama's health law — but analysts said they expect relatively few people to actually use it. Published March 23, 2014
Sen. Schumer: Senate could pass law to protect journalists this year
Sen. Chuck Schumer, New York Democrat, said Friday that he has the votes to pass a law in the Senate this year to further protect journalists from having to reveal sources or notes. Published March 21, 2014
Sanctions may ruin Sen. Dan Coats’ Christmas shopping list
Mr. Coats tweeted out a list Friday morning of 10 things he won't be able to since he's been banned from Russia. No. 6 on the list? "I won't be able to buy Marsha a Russian mink coat for Christmas." Published March 21, 2014
Pelosi: People losing homes because of House GOP ‘indifference’
Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, said Thursday that people are losing their homes because of the "indifference" of House Republicans, who will not allow a vote to extend unemployment insurance. Published March 20, 2014
Group honors Tammy Duckworth for courage, advocacy, spirit
Rep. Tammy Duckworth was one of the first female Army helicopter pilots to fly combat missions in Operation Iraqi Freedom and, after she lost both legs in a rocket-propelled grenade attack, she began a fight for veterans' rights that's taken her to the halls of Congress. Published March 19, 2014
States say new Senate unemployment plan may be unworkable
State unemployment directors said Wednesday that the Senate's bipartisan bill to extend unemployment insurance is unworkable because the five-month extension would expire before many states even got the new program running Published March 19, 2014
Latest unemployment benefits bill fails to satisfy critics
The new Senate bill to extend unemployment benefits for another five months includes several reforms to the job relief system, but conservative critics say the measure remains a bad trade for Republicans because it doesn't make enough changes to justify the new spending. Published March 17, 2014
Rep. Elijah Cummings: Conflict with Rep. Darrell Issa is ‘bigger than me’
Rep. Elijah Cummings, Maryland Democrat, said Friday that the conflict between him and Rep. Darrell Issa, California Republican, is about more than just a clash between the two parties. Published March 14, 2014
Half of Americans worried about second Cold War: poll
The majority of Americans see Russia as a serious threat to the U.S. and about half think another Cold War could break out as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a poll released Friday found. Published March 14, 2014
Rep. David Jolly ready to work with Democrats on compromise
The Florida Republican, said Friday he's ready to work across the aisle in Washington after narrowly winning a special election for Rep. Bill Young's seat earlier this week. Published March 14, 2014
Rep. Marcy Kaptur: GOP leaders need to ‘get their act together’
Rep. Marcy Kaptur, Ohio Democrat, said Friday that GOP leaders in the House need to act on a Ukraine sanctions and aid package as soon as possible. Published March 14, 2014
Rep. Lee: Paul Ryan out of touch with urban Americans
Rep. Barbara Lee, California Democrat, blasted Rep. Paul Ryan on Thursday for comments he made about the work ethic of inner city men that many labeled as racist and out of touch. Published March 13, 2014
Reid blames Koch brothers for stalling Ukraine aid
Majority Leader Harry Reid, Nevada Democrat, blamed the Koch brothers for influencing GOP lawmakers to delay Ukraine legislation, continuing his crusade against the billionaire brothers, The Hill reported Thursday. Published March 13, 2014
Sen. Bob Corker: Take time to do Ukraine package right
Sen. Bob Corker, Tennessee Republican, said Thursday that it's important to take enough time to pass an appropriately strict sanctions and aid package for Ukraine rather than rushing through a sub-par piece of legislation. Published March 13, 2014
Hillary Clinton leads Chris Christie in Iowa, poll shows
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton leads New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in early 2016 predictions in Iowa, said a poll released Thursday. Published March 13, 2014
Ron Paul: CIA spying is a result of a distrustful, big government
Former Rep. Ron Paul said Wednesday night that it's “ironic” for Sen. Dianne Feinstein, California Democrat, to be upset that the CIA is spying on Congress after defending the widespread spying on the American people just months before. Published March 13, 2014
Unemployment, job creation top biggest problems in America: poll
Unemployment and job creation is the top issue for Americans, said a poll released Thursday. Published March 13, 2014
Sen. Bob Casey: Syrians need military aid
Sen. Bob Casey, Pennsylvania Democrat, said Wednesday that he applauded the Obama administration's efforts to give aid to Syrian refugees, but that more needs to be done to end the three-year civil war. Published March 12, 2014
Rep. Adam Schiff: CIA spying is unconstitutional
Rep. Adam Schiff, California Democrat, said Wednesday that Sen. Dianne Feinstein is correct in calling the CIA's spying on senators unconstitutional if what she claims is true. Published March 12, 2014