Paul Ryan’s Whiskers Prompt Look at House Precedent
Mr. Ryan, the House speaker, returned from his Thanksgiving break with some serious stubble, which drew mixed reviews online, prompting him to wonder on social media whether he was, in fact, the first bearded speaker in a century. Not quite, but close.
Paul Ryan Steers Refugee Bill, and Some Cover, to a House Vote
Less than a week after the Paris attacks and after some maneuvering by Mr. Ryan, the new speaker, the House on Thursday is set to approve a bill that would institute new screening standards for refugees from Syria and Iraq, but would not suspend the program or introduce religious tests.
House Juggles Two Measures That Are Firmly Entwined
The House will take up the new budget deal, while Republicans gather privately to formally nominate Representative Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin as their candidate for speaker.
Online Auction House Aims to Give Big Houses a Run for Their Money
Paddle8, a four-year-old start-up with big-name backers, plans to announce on Wednesday that it has raised $ 34 million in a new round of financing.
House Seems to Clear a Path for Paul Ryan
While he did not secure the formal endorsement of the hard-right Freedom Caucus on Wednesday night, Mr. Ryan appeared to get the backing of a supermajority of its members, enough for him to call it a positive step for a Republican unity — one of his chief conditions for running for House speaker.
It’s Time for Doctors’ House Calls to Make a Comeback
The American Academy of Home Care Medicine and a Johns Hopkins geriatrician discuss the many benefits.
