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House & Senate Leaders Present Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer

House & Senate leaders presented a Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer this morning in recognition of his many contributions to the game of golf and the nation.

September 12, 2012

House of Representatives to Honor Americans Killed in Libya, Flags to Fly at Half-Staff

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) has ordered flags over the United States Capitol to be flown at half-staff in honor of U.S.

September 12, 2012

Speaker Boehner Condemns Attack on Americans in Libya

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) released the following statement this morning:

September 12, 2012

Speaker Boehner: Moody’s Warning Shows Urgent Need for Action on Pro-Growth Tax Reform, Spending Cuts, Saving Medicare

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) released the following statement today in response to a statement by Moody's Investors Service regarding the national debt:

September 11, 2012

Speaker Boehner Addresses 9/11 Congressional Remembrance Ceremony

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), congressional leaders, and the Capitol Hill community will take part in a Congressional Remembrance Ceremony this morning.

September 11, 2012

A Reformer Who Took on the Establishment

Elected to Congress in 1990, John quickly became a voice for reform in Congress. First, he adopted a "no earmarks" policy that he carries with him to this day. And as part of the "Gang of Seven", he and fellow lawmakers took on the House establishment - Democrats and Republicans. Together, they successfully closed the scandal-riddled House Bank, uncovered "dine-and-dash" practices at the House Restaurant, and exposed drug sales and cozy cash-for-stamps deals at the House Post Office.

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