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Senator Jack Reed praised the record of Senator Robert Byrd. Senator Byrd became the longest serving member of Congress, having served in the House since 1953 and the Senate since 1958.

The Senate Banking Committee voted out of committee the nomination of Ben Bernanke to continue as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. The vote was 16 to 7 to send the nomination to the Senate f…

Witnesses testified about consumer overdraft fees levied by banks and possible regulation of banks. One proposal would require banks to notify consumers and allow for cancellation of transac…

Senators Jack Reed and Mark Begich spoke to reporters about fiscal year 2010 defense spending and health care legislation.

Senators spoke to reporters and answered questions about health care reform debate in the Senate.

Government officials and regulators testified about public transportation safety. They focused on subway and light rail systems, as well as the government role in ensuring compliance with sa…

General Stanley McChrystal and Ambassador Karl Eikenberry testified about plans to send an additional 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan and subsequent goals to begin reducing troop levels be…

Senator Jack Reed talked about U.S. military policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and other issues. After he left, the reporters discussed his responses with the host.

Obama administration officials testified about the president’s plan to raise troop levels in Afghanistan as part of a revised strategy to disengage forces beginning in July 2011. Among the i…

Senate debate continues on H.R. 3590, the $848B plan to expand health insurance coverage. Senators will begin voting on amendments submitted by Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Senator Lisa …

Members debated various provisions and amendments to financial regulation legislation.

Witnesses testified about homelessness among veterans and proposals by Veterans Administration Secretary Shinseki to end veterans' homelessness within 5 years. Among the topics they address…

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a hearing on the impact of the economic crisis on retirement benefit plans and what Congress can do to help employees with the…

The Senate continued a second day of debate on health care reform legislation. They voted 60-39 to move forward with further debate on the bill.

The Senate convened for a period of morning business with two hours of tributes to Senator Robert Byrd. Thereafter the Senate resumed consideration of David Hamilton to the U.S. Circuit Cour…

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Democratic members of the Banking Committee held a press conference to unveil the discussion draft of comprehensive financial reform l…