Boehner steadies GOP after a troubled January
House Speaker John Boehner reined in discord in January by steering Republicans to fewer clashes with Democrats and delaying a debt limit showdown. The move reassured markets and establishment Republicans while setting up battles over immigration, taxes, and spending. Boehner rebuilt party discipline at a Virginia retreat and signaled selective, strategic fights to come.
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NRA and gun checks clash over background scrutiny
The NRA chief Wayne LaPierre remains against universal background checks citing a national gun registry risk while supporters like Mark Kelly urge stronger controls. Sen. Reid backs examining a bill banning some semi autos as part of possible gun legislation.
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