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David Sherfinski

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David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times.

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"This is a plan to grow the paychecks of all, not just the wealth of a few. This proposal attacks the chronic problem of stagnant middle-class incomes from both directions it promotes bigger paychecks and lets workers keep more of what they earn," Rep. Chris Van Hollen, the ranking member on the House Budget Committee, said in a speech announcing House Democrats' "action plan' at the Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank in Washington. (Associated Press)

Chris Van Hollen, House Democrats push tax increases, wealth redistribution

House Democrats, fresh off massive election losses, say the problem is they didn't make a bold enough case for tax increases and wealth transfer to the poor. They rectified that Monday with a speech by Rep. Chris Van Hollen proposing tax increases on the wealthy with the money going straight to tax cuts for the poor and middle class.

January 12, 2015
Gas prices under $2 a gallon are seen at a service station in Leonia, N.J., in this Jan. 9, 2015, file photo. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Jeff Duncan praises ‘groovy’ alternative energy technologies

Rep. Jeff Duncan, South Carolina Republican, said if the United States wants to expand the availability of land for solar and wind energy development, it should open up more federal land for exploration as part of an "all-of-the-above" approach to the issue.

January 12, 2015
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. (AP Photo/The Monitor, Joel Martinez) ** FILE **

John Cornyn: Anywhere we have failed states, al Qaeda can organize

Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Republican, said President Obama's not going to France for a unity rally in the wake of last week's attacks isn't the biggest issue for him, but that there has been too much political correctness in discussing events like the Fort Hood shooting and overseas wars.

January 12, 2015
This Dec. 30, 2014, photo shows workers standing on scaffolding around the capitol dome as it's restored in Havana, Cuba. The first phase of the renovation required the repair or replacement of drain and water pipes and wiring, and involved extensive architectural work because the original plans for the building were mysteriously lost. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

Cuba releases 53 prisoners as part of deal: report

Cuba has reportedly released all of the 53 prisoners it had pledged to set free as part of the recently announced moves to normalize relations between the communist island country and the United States.

January 12, 2015
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum (Associated Press) **FILE**

Rick Santorum sounds off on ‘bomb throwers’ Rand Paul, Ted Cruz

Former Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania threw a few elbows at several potential rivals for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, calling possible contenders Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky and Ted Cruz of Texas "bomb throwers" with little experience.

January 12, 2015
Newly printed $20 notes are seen at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Financially ‘secure’ Americans more likely to vote, study shows

The income gap between the richest and poorest Americans is an issue both political parties have grappled with for years, but a new study suggests that there is also a connection between financial security and participation in the political process.

January 9, 2015
Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell arrives at federal court for sentencing in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. McDonnell, once a top Republican prospect for national office, was convicted for selling the influence of his office to the CEO of a dietary supplements company. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) ** FILE **

Bob McDonnell sentenced to 2 years in prison for public corruption

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell was sentenced Tuesday to two years in prison on public corruption charges, a downward departure from federal sentencing guidelines and a considerably lighter term than the decade in prison prosecutors had sought.

January 6, 2015
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush listens to a speaker before giving his keynote address at the National Summit on Education Reform in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Jeb Bush sets up ‘Right to Rise’ PAC

In another clear step toward a possible presidential run in 2016, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush announced Tuesday he's setting up a political action committee to support like-minded candidates as he actively explores a potential bid for the White House.

January 6, 2015