BET Wire: While Obama's Away, Republicans Have Their Say

Tea party holds "Audit the IRS" rally on Capitol Hill.

In Case You Missed It - Republicans leave President Obama scratching his head; Ben Carson kind of blames the spread of measles on immigrants; one lawmaker thinks it's OK if your food service worker doesn't wash his hands after a bathroom break — and more. — Joyce Jones (@BETpolitichick)
Rep. Trent Franks (R-Arizona) - "The incidences of rape resulting in pregnancy are very low," said Rep. Trent Franks, against an abortion bill amendment calling for exceptions in the case of incest or rape.(Photo: AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Food Stamp Diet Not So Bad? - Republican congressional staffer Danny Ferguson recently went on a food stamp diet "to personally experience the effects of the proposed cuts to food stamps." Ferguson claims he was able to buy a week's worth of groceries with a few bucks left over. As a result, "we have room to cut about 12 percent more" from the program he said.(Photo: Tim Boyle/Getty Images)Chopped - North Carolina ordered the suspension of November applications for welfare benefits until the federal shutdown is resolved. The state's welfare program, Work First, is funded entirely by the federal government and recipients must reapply each month, Reuters reports.(Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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In Case You Missed It - With President Obama out of the country, congressional Republicans are on a roll. The GOP-led House passed a restrictive abortion bill, worked overtime on measures to limit access to food stamps – and more. – Joyce Jones

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