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CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes, Ed O'Keefe of the Washington Post, Kimberley Strassel of the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today's Susan Page discuss Speaker John Boehner’s career, the future of the GOP in Congress, and the 2016 race.

CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes, Ed O'Keefe of the Washington Post, Kimberley Strassel of the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today's Susan Page discuss House Speaker John Boehner’s career, the future of the GOP in Congress, and the presidential race.

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When Pope Francis spoke to a joint session of Congress on Thursday, he urged his audience to see the humanity in others. While his words left an indelible mark on the House Speaker, not everything seemed to resonate with opponents of the GOP leader.

When Pope Francis spoke to a joint session of Congress on Thursday, he urged his audience to see the humanity in others. While his words left an indelible mark on the House Speaker, not everything seemed to resonate with opponents of the GOP leader.

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House Speaker John Boehner says “it was the right decision” to step down from his leadership position. After announcing his resignation last Friday, the House Speaker says he did not want his Republican colleagues to “walk the plank” on his behalf.

House Speaker John Boehner says “it was the right decision” to step down from his leadership position. After announcing his resignation last Friday, the House Speaker says he did not want his Republican colleagues to “walk the plank” on his behalf.

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Speaker of the House John Boehner says he expects the House will take up the Senate spending bill to keep the government open. He adds that there will be a select committee to investigate “horrific videos” from abortion clinics across the country

Speaker of the House John Boehner says he expects the House will take up the Senate spending bill to keep the government open. He adds that there will be a select committee to investigate “horrific videos” from abortion clinics across the country.

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