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In a pivotal moment before the Iowa caucus, six Republican presidential candidates gathered at Drake University to debate their vision for job creation in America. Moderated by Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos, the debate highlighted the candidates' plans to stimulate job growth, reduce unemployment, and improve the economy. The
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Representative Michele Bachmann, Former Speaker Newt Gingrich, Representative Ron Paul, Texas Governor Rick Perry, Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, and Former Senator Rick Santorum participated in a debate sponsored by ABC News, The Des Moines Register, and the Republican Party of Iowa on December 10, 2011. The debate covered various
Gingrich, Newt
As the US House of Representatives gears up to begin impeachment proceedings against President Clinton, Congressional Republicans are grappling with the aftermath of their recent election losses. Next week, the House Republican caucus will meet to select a new speaker, replacing the outgoing Newt Gingrich. The choice of leadership will
Gingrich, Newt
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Bob Livingston emerged as a strong contender for the speakership on Sunday, as his rivals dropped out of the running. Livingston expressed confidence in his bid, stating that he had over 100 votes and hoped to secure the remaining 12 needed within the next two days.
Gingrich, Newt
House Speaker Newt Gingrich surprised his colleagues Saturday by announcing that he will leave the speakership as well as the House, rather than become a distraction to his successor. This decision comes after Gingrich's own candidate for speaker, House Republican Whip Tom DeLay of Texas, threw his support
Gingrich, Newt
Congressional Republicans are reeling from their disastrous elections, and many are pointing fingers at Speaker Newt Gingrich and his leadership strategies. With Majority Whip Tom DeLay emerging as a potential candidate to replace Gingrich, talks of a leadership change are underway. Rep. Robert L. Livingston of Louisiana is considering a
China
House Speaker Newt Gingrich's call to postpone President Clinton's trip to China stems from concerns over the handling of sensitive missile information. Republicans are seizing on allegations of foreign money funneling to the Democratic Party and potential technology transfers. A special committee may be established to
United Kingdom
As the debate over Britain's currency and economic future with the European Union intensifies, prominent U.S. politician Newt Gingrich has sounded the alarm, warning Britain against scrapping the pound. In a bold proposal, Gingrich suggests that the UK would be better off pursuing a trade deal with
Gingrich, Newt
A day after two Republican House ethics committee members opposed a censure for Speaker Newt Gingrich, a former chairman of the panel called such a public stance unprecedented. The move has raised concerns among Democratic lawmakers, who pointed out that ethics committee members have historically been cautious about making public
Gingrich, Newt
House Republican leaders rallied their party members in a conference call yesterday, urging them to rally behind embattled Speaker Newt Gingrich. Gingrich has been facing mounting pressure over ethics charges related to the use of tax-exempt funds for political purposes. Despite the efforts of the Republican leadership, it appears unlikely
Republican Party (United States)
The first year of the 104th Congress was marked by confrontation and struggle between Republicans and Democrats as Republicans sought to implement a broad mandate to shrink government, slash taxes, and dismantle much of the federal safety net. Led by House Speaker Newt Gingrich and the 73 hard-driving House freshmen,
Clinton, Bill
House Speaker Newt Gingrich visited New Hampshire for a four-day GOP fund-raising trip and to explore the state's wildlife, including moose. During his trip, he announced that he would meet with President Clinton in the state on Sunday, where the president would deliver the commencement address at Dartmouth
