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    Newly Empowered Republicans Are Sending Mixed Messages

    Republicans are now in charge on Capitol Hill, but they're divided over how to thwart President Obama — at the same time trying to prove they can govern.

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    By Warren Olney • Jan 15, 2015 • 1 min read

    Republicans are now in charge on Capitol Hill, but they're divided over how to thwart President Obama — at the same time trying to prove they can govern. Yesterday, House Republicans passed a bill holding the homeland security budget hostage to repeal of President Obama’s executive orders allowing "Dreamers" and other undocumented immigrants to live and work in this country. But 26 moderates voted "no." One said, "We have an obligation to act like adults." Today, at the GOP Congressional retreat in Hershey, Pennsylvania, they’re behind closed doors planning strategy with Senators. Meanwhile, the list of potential presidential nominees is growing fast. Will majorities on Capitol Hill help their chances or hurt them in 2016?

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Director of Content, News

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Jonathan Strong

      Breitbart News Network

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      John Feehery

      Feehery Group

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      Peter Fenn

      Fenn Communications / George Washington University

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    2 of 3
    GOP Off to a Rocky Start
    1. 1:39Trade and Travel Rules for Cuba Take Effect This Week
    2. 8:39Newly Empowered Republicans Are Sending Mixed MessagesYou’re reading this
    3. 41:30What Happens When Women Speak Up?
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