House Republicans discuss American energy tour in Washington
Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) speaks about the recent tour taken by House Republicans of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado, Alaska's Prudhoe Bay and Arctic coastal plain, in Washington on July 22, 2008. Behind him are, from left to right, House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH), Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA), Rep. Dean Heller (R-NV), Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Rep. Mary Fallin (R-OK). (UPI Photo/Jack Hohman)
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Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, coming off his failed vice presidential bid, says he voted for the fiscal cliff compromise because it leaves the nation "better off."
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said Friday he won't retaliate against the Republicans who tried to orchestrate a coup against him.
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U.S. President Obama will meet with leaders of Congress to try to avert tax hikes and spending cuts set to take effect next week, a White House official said.
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