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Senators reacted to the 60-40 vote earlier in the morning to limit debate on the manager’s amendment to the health care bill.

The Senate debated the $636 billion Pentagon spending bill. The measure also carries short-term extensions of unemployment benefits, highway and transit funding, key pieces of the anti-terro…

The Senate health care debate is temporarily on hold as Senators debate the FY 2010 Defense spending bill. Throughout the day, Senators may continue to speak on health care legislation and t…

General David Petraeus, Ambassador Karl Eikenberry and Deputy Secretary Jack Lew testified about the Obama administration’s proposed strategy for the war in Afghanistan. The plan includes se…

The Senate temporarily set aside debate on health care to consider a bill setting federal spending for the remainder of the budget year.

Senators Kerry, Graham, and Lieberman spoke to reporters about climate change legislation.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen answered questions about the Obama administration plan to raise tro…

The U.S. Senate began the second week and eighth day of health care legislation. They began by considering amendments from Senators Gregg and Pryor. Senator Gregg’s bars the use of any Medic…

Senate proceeded with debate on amendments to health care legislation. Two amendments considered included a proposal from Senator Lincoln on limiting executive compensation for health insura…

The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on climate change legislation and its potential impact on jobs in the U.S. Energy industry experts testified on plans to regulate carbon emissions…

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testified on the current global economic crisis and proposed reforms discussed during the Pittsburgh G-20. In his testimony he urged Congress to pass sign…

Senators John Kerry (D-MA), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Joe Lieberman (I-CT) spoke to reporters and answered questions about the growing consensus for action on climate change.

Senator John Kerry addressed the Council on Foreign Relations. He gave his assessment on military operations, the Afghan political situation, and legislation he co-sponsored that provides ec…

Cabinet secretaries and Obama administration officials testified on global climate change, focusing on the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act- sponsored by Senators Barbara Boxer and J…

The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter proceeded to executive session to consider the nomination of Irene Berger, to be United States District Judge for the Sout…

Senator John Kerry spoke to reporters following a meeting with President Obama on strategy for the war in Afghanistan. He also spoke about his recent trip to Afghanistan and Afghan President…

The Senate Finance Committee held its eighth and final meeting on its health care bill. Debate focused on Congressional Budget Office scoring of the legislation, the failure of the committee…

The Senate Finance Committee continued its fifth day of debating amendments to the health care bill. Among the amendments were proposals by Senators Rockefeller and Schumer to include a publ…

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair John Kerry, Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Barbara Boxer, and other Democratic Senators spoke to reporters about the introductio…

The Senate Finance Committee continued its seventh day of debating amendments to the health care bill. Members considered a number of tax-related provisions including amendments to block any…