Politics News & Analysis: Boehner bill pits GOP purists against realists

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Thursday, July 28, 2011 Top Stories Boehner bill pits purists against realists Rosalind S. Helderman and Felicia Sonmez The run-up to the vote on House Speaker John A. Boehner's proposal to debt-ceiling proposal is quickly turning into a moment of clarity for the chamber's Republicans. Boehner begins arm-twisting to get debt votes Facebook 'fans' deluge lawmakers on debt Graphic: Default countdown Ins and outs of the possible deals Earlier: Boehner tries to rally GOP on debt plan PostPolitics Headlines At Ohio factory, Romney says Obama has been bad for business Pawlenty struggles to step out of Bachmann's shadow Obama, White House seek to reassure base Challenging the IRS on political nonprofits Don't balance budget on veterans' backs Coburn's proposal takes a whack at defense The craven crown The Fix Deal or no Deal? Name that district! (Gerrymandering edition) Rick Perry is not a frontrunner (yet) 44: Politics & Policy White House tweets Rick Astley video White House calls default scenario a 'Sophie's Choice' Obama struggles to remain player Ezra Klein Why does anyone trust the CBO? What's changed in Boehner 2.0 Reconciliation More Headlines Administration rebuffs surveillance query Challenge to embryonic stem cell research funding dismissed House works to trim overseas spending Swiss bank UBS sued over Fannie, Freddie losses Cordray in the hot seat General cleared of 'psy ops' charge Opinions Out of the debt-ceiling shambles Stuck with the middle Why the Tea Party says 'no' Calling all presidents Behind the showdown Newsletter | Click here to sign up for the Behind the government showdown newsletter. Congressional votes database Browse every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991. Explore the database House votes Senate votes Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy