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Who is ‘McCongressman’ Kevin Hern, weighing run for House speaker?

In a possible race against more experienced rivals, he is likely to push his business acumen as an advantage

The Independent UK

Kevin Hern could be an unlikely choice for speaker

They called him “McCongressman.” Now Kevin Hern is chair of the Republican Study Committee — and possibly considering a run for speaker.

Roll Call

Group of Texas Republicans in U.S. House want to change the rules for removing a speaker

The members are sick of the leverage the rule has had over the conference, saying it pushed leadership into the hands of the most extreme right-wing members.

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House Speaker candidates will no longer appear in TV interview

Ohio Rep Jim Jordan, Louisiana Rep Steve Scalise and Oklahoma Rep Kevin Hern were set to participate in the event

The Independent UK

House Republicans set speaker election schedule - Roll Call

The House GOP conference will hold its internal election for speaker Wednesday morning after a Tuesday evening "candidate forum."

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The fate of Ukraine funding lies in the balance with speaker's race

The next House speaker will need to win the support of 218 members and Ukraine aid is expected to be a significant factor.

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U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls leads push for Donald Trump to be next House Speaker

Trump has shown some signs of humoring the idea. He posted a picture of himself with the speaker’s gavel on social media and is reportedly considering visiting the Capitol next week.

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U.S. House speaker hopefuls seek Texas GOP’s blessing

Texas has by far the largest Republican delegation in the House, and gaining their support would be a major boost for any candidate as the conference meets to pick new leaders next week.

The Texas Tribune

Fate of House GOP leadership throws Congress into chaos

House Republicans are scrambling to coalesce around a small number of candidates to be Speaker of the House but the path to electing someone is unclear.

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Scalise, Jordan running for speaker, but may get company - Roll Call

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan said they are running for speaker after Rep. Kevin McCarthy's ouster.

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Partisan House GOP stopgap funds bill on halting comeback trail - Roll Call

House Republicans were starting to move closer together on a revised stopgap with deeper nondefense spending cuts than an earlier version.

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First House GOP spending bill clears key procedural hurdle - Roll Call

House Republicans on Wednesday narrowly averted having to scrap consideration of what's typically the easiest spending bill to pass.

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Conservatives’ budget plan renews battle over seniors’ benefits

WASHINGTON — The largest bloc of House conservatives offered up a fiscal blueprint Wednesday that promises to balance the federal budget in seven years, make GOP tax cuts permanent and slash domestic spending.

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Conservatives' budget plan renews battle over seniors' benefits - Roll Call

The plan would gradually raise the age at which future retirees can start claiming full Social Security benefits from 67 to 69.

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Ways and Means GOP preps tax package for vote next week - Roll Call

The bill is expected to revive tax incentives for businesses that have phased down or lapsed under the 2017 GOP tax law.

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Debt bill dissatisfaction threatens deeper GOP rift - Roll Call

Ahead of debt limit bill action, opponents are warning the break in GOP unity could reverberate beyond the Wednesday night vote.

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Low-key Louisiana lawmaker tapped to help lead GOP debt negotiations

Rep. Garret Graves was critical in helping Kevin McCarthy get the votes to be elected speaker. Now, he's taking the lead at the negotiating table on how to avoid a historic debt default.

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McCarthy edges Republicans closer to House debt vote

House Republicans are pushing their debt ceiling package to a vote

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Leaving drama behind, GOP warms to McCarthy in debt fight

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is working to round up the Republican votes needed to pass his debt ceiling package

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House Republicans struggle for unity on debt limit package

WASHINGTON — House Republicans are divided over the best mechanism for extending the debt limit deadline and how deep to cut spending in their nascent plan.

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Climate credits, IRS funds snarl GOP debt limit talks - Roll Call

A push to repeal clean energy tax credits and IRS enforcement funding has emerged as a key sticking point in House GOP debt limit talks.

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GOP debt limit plans begin to take shape in House - Roll Call

House Republicans are fleshing out the details of a bill that would lift the debt limit through May 2024 in exchange for spending curbs.

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Key House GOP lawmaker urges debt limit vote this month

WASHINGTON — Passing a "strong" debt limit bill should be House Republicans’ top legislative priority in April, Republican Study Committee Chairman Kevin Hern, R-Okla., wrote to colleagues on Wednesday.

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Key House GOP lawmaker urges debt limit vote this month - Roll Call

Passing a "strong" debt limit bill should be the top legislative priority in April, a House Republican leader wrote to colleagues Wednesday.

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As debt ceiling talks stall, Speaker McCarthy says GOP may move its own bill

President Biden and Speaker McCarthy continue to spar over the next steps in negotiations on the debt ceiling. The country faces a historic default if no deal is reached before the summer deadline.

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