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How GOP Hardliners Have Managed To Block Their Party's Path In Congress

How GOP Hardliners Have Managed To Block Their Party's Path In Congress

FromConsider This from NPR


How GOP Hardliners Have Managed To Block Their Party's Path In Congress

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Jan 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A small group of Republican hardliners set out to block Kevin McCarthy, their party's leader in the House of Representatives, from becoming Speaker. That same faction has taken on GOP leaders before.We speak to Paul Kane, senior Congressional correspondent and columnist for the Washington Post, about the history behind this week's standoff in the House and what it means for Congress.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
Jan 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every weekday afternoon, the hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you in 15 minutes. In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community.