Jacqueline Klimas
Articles by Jacqueline Klimas
Rand Paul says he’ll back unemployment benefits extension if costs are offset
Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican, said he would support an extension to long-term unemployment benefits if it is offset in other parts of the budget and contains provisions to jump start economic growth. Published January 5, 2014
Romney: Health-care reform should have been left to states
Mitt Romney on Sunday took aim at Obamacare, saying the issue of health-care reform should have been left to the states. Published January 5, 2014
Unhappiness with tea party provides opportunity for liberals
As growing numbers of voters and even some top Republicans in Congress express unhappiness with the tea party after a government shutdown and criticism of the budget deal, progressive liberals like Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are trying to fill a space in the political debate by pushing issues such as income inequality and increasing minimum wage. Published January 1, 2014
Obamacare woes propel GOP to preferred status in polls for 2014 elections
With less than a year left until voters cast ballots, Republicans have staged a comeback and pulled slightly ahead in the midterm election races, according to a series of generic party preference polls in December. Published December 29, 2013
Jobless insurance extension bill planned
Sen. Jack Reed, Rhode Island Democrat, announced Thursday that he will introduce a 3-month extension to long-term federal unemployment insurance with a Republican co-sponsor and hopes for a procedural vote as soon as Jan. 6. Published December 26, 2013
Reed will introduce bill to extend unemployment insurance
Sen. Jack Reed, Rhode Island Democrat, announced Thursday that he will introduce a 3-month extension to long-term federal unemployment insurance with a Republican co-sponsor and hopes for a procedural vote as soon as Jan. 6. Published December 26, 2013
Pope Francis goes off-script in Christmas address to ask nonbelievers for peace
Pope Francis went off-script during his Christmas Day Mass celebration Wednesday to ask nonbelievers and believers alike to work for peace. Published December 26, 2013
Two-thirds of Americans say Congress is the worst
Two-thirds of Americans say this is the worst Congress in their lifetime, according to a CNN/ORC International poll released Thursday. Published December 26, 2013
Analysts say gridlock in Congress can’t get any worse in 2014
Analysts are optimistic that 2014 will be a more productive, less partisan year in Washington. Published December 25, 2013
Rep. Steve King eats reindeer on Christmas
While nine reindeer made their way around the world to deliver gifts with Santa, one unlucky reindeer made its way onto Rep. Steve King's plate on Christmas. Published December 25, 2013
No Americans injured in Christmas Day embassy attack in Kabul
No Americans were hurt when two rounds of indirect fire hit the U.S. Embassy in Kabul on Christmas morning, an embassy official said. Published December 25, 2013
Obamas wish troops a Merry Christmas
President Obama and the first lady wished troops a Merry Christmas on Wednesday and thanked them for serving so other Americans can feel safe during the holidays. Published December 25, 2013
Michelle Obama is ‘commander in chief of Christmas’
The first lady is the commander in chief of Christmas decorating, the author of "Christmas with the First Ladies" said Wednesday on CNN. Published December 25, 2013
Wounded Warriors’ $1M donation to Gary Sinise Foundation to build homes for vets
In a season of giving and helping others, Wounded Warriors Family Support announced Monday that it will donate $1 million to the Gary Sinise Foundation to help build accessible homes for wounded veterans. Published December 24, 2013
Toy story: New caucus reaches across the aisle
Although not much can garner bipartisan support on Capitol Hill these days, Legos and Super-Soakers apparently can bridge the aisle. Published December 24, 2013
How could they not? Congress likely to be more productive next year
Congress has a chance to do better in 2014 than in 2013, but it wouldn't take much to top one of the least productive years in Washington history. Published December 24, 2013
Americans increasingly turn to God: poll
A higher percentage of Americans now consider religion a very important piece of their lives. Published December 24, 2013
Ga. county sheriff will not work with A&E over ‘Duck Dynasty’ controversy
Sheriff Phil Miller is telling A&E that they are no longer welcome to film in Douglas County, Ga., after the network suspended a "Duck Dynasty" star for anti-gay remarks. Published December 23, 2013
Poll: Support for Obamacare plummets again
The number of those who support the president's health care law continued to drop in December, according to a CNN/ORC poll released Monday, a crucial deadline for enrollment. Published December 23, 2013
Dem congressman backs Obamacare probe — to a point
A New York Democratic lawmaker said Monday that Congress should investigate the rollout of Obamacare, but that it should be done in a bipartisan way, not as a way to kill the health care law. Published December 23, 2013
