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NRCC stories: 7 news summaries

 GOP Takes Down 
 Tweet Linking 
 Pelosi, Hitler 

Link to doctored video from NRCC 'an error,' pulled after DCCC outrage

Oct 14, 09 11:34 AM CDT
(Newser) - Turns out linking a genocidal dictator with the speaker of the House might be a little over the top, as the National Republican Congressional Committee found itself today taking down a tweet with a link to a video comparing Nancy Pelosi to Adolf Hitler. A broadside from the Democratic Congressional... More »

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Nancy Pelosi • Congress • social networking • House of Representatives • Adolf Hitler • John Boehner • NRCC • DCCC • National Republican Congressional Committee • Twitter • Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee • tweet • socialized medicine • Nazi Germany

INVESTIGATION

Fake GOP Panel Recruits Docs in Health Reform Battle

Fraudulent 'Physicians' Council' uses names without permission

Sep 4, 09 7:07 AM CDT
(Newser) - Republican members of Congress have been touting a "Physicians' Council for Responsible Reform," which supposedly consists of 100-odd doctors working with the GOP leadership in the fight against Obamacare. In fact, writes Timothy Noah for Slate, the council doesn't exist; it's a PR exercise, not to mention a... More »

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Republican • physician • doctor • scam • health care reform • NRCC • National Republican Congressional Committee

GOP Honcho
to Hill Hopefuls: Attack Us 

Slam both parties and skip convention, lawmaker advises

Aug 1, 08 7:54 PM CDT
(Newser) - A key GOP lawmaker has urged hopefuls seeking office to fire away—at their own party. Rep. Tom Cole advised fellow office-seekers yesterday to blast the GOP when needed, keep away from incumbents, and skip John McCain's nominating convention. “Don’t be afraid to say you are disappointed in... More »

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Republican Party • Tom Cole • NRCC • Minneapolis-St. Paul • Republican National Convention

GOP Worries Mount That Boehner Lacks 'Killer Instinct'

Signs point to ugly November, and House minority leader may well bear brunt

May 21, 08 3:14 PM CDT
(Newser) - After three stunning special-election losses, Republicans foresee and ugly November—and John Boehner is taking the heat. The House minority leader refused to push aside National Republican Congressional Committee chair Tom Cole, and many worry it’s too late for the impassive Boehner to change the game anyway, Politico reports.... More »

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Tom DeLay • John Boehner • Tom Cole • NRCC • special election

OPINION

'100 Years' Flap Clearly a Sore Spot for GOP

Republicans' frequent complaints about Dems signal stress

Apr 9, 08 9:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - Republicans are complaining loudly that Democrats keep distorting John McCain's comments about staying in Iraq for 100 years. So loudly, in fact, that it's a dead giveaway the GOP is seriously worried about the consequences of McCain's statement, writes Steve Benen in Salon. The continuing fallout is the "single... More »

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John McCain • political spin • NRCC • Iraq exit strategy

 $1M Embezzled From GOP 

Former committee treasurer under scrutiny

Mar 14, 08 7:07 AM CDT
(Newser) - One of the Republican Party's former top bureaucrats is suspected of embezzling up to $1 million from the party's campaign coffers, reports the Washington Post. The former National Republican Congressional Committee treasurer allegedly diverted money into his personal accounts for four years. The news is a tough hit for... More »

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FBI • fraud • GOP • Republican Party • embezzlement • Federal Election Commission • Peter King • Tom Cole • NRCC • National Republican Congressional Committee • financial irregularities • Covington & Burling • Christopher J. Ward • Robert K. Kelner

Get Off 'Dead Asses' and Raise Cash, Rep. Tells GOP

Boehner decries efforts that have Republicans short of goals—and Dems

Feb 27, 08 4:44 PM CST
(Newser) - House Minority Leader John Boehner yesterday told Republican colleagues to get off their “dead asses” and raise money for the fall election, Politico reports. Ahead of a March 12 dinner, only 15 representatives have met fundraising goals, 42 members have failed—and 142 haven’t even set goals. The... More »

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Democrats • Republican • John Boehner • campaign fundraising • Roy Blunt • Tom Cole • NRCC • DCCC

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