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The U.S. Senate convened for a legislative session.

The Senate convened for a legislative session. The Senate considered H.R.1, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for the relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Representative Ed Royce (R-CA) and Senator Bob Casey, Jr. (D-PA) talked about U.S. foreign policy. Senator Casey remarked on the fear of chemical weapons in Syria and talked about the Obama …

Witnesses testified on the effects of the “fiscal cliff” on the U.S. economy and the middle class, with a focus on sustaining long-term economic growth, reducing U.S. debt, and protecting th…

The Senate convened for a period of morning business, with the time equally divided. At about 2 p.m., the Senate began consideration of HR 6156, the Russia/Moldova trade bill. The Senate co…

The Senate resumed for an hour of morning business and thereafter resumed consideration of amendments to S. 3254, the defense authorization bill. The Senate adjourned as a mark of further re…

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

Launch of a report on the overall state of children in the United States commissioned by former Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) and Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.). The report card provides a snapshot of t…

Democratic Senator Bob Casey reacted to winning his re-election contest for the Pennsylvania’s Senate seat against Republican challenger Tom Smith.*He spoke to supporters at his election nig…

Pennsylvania Senate candidates Senator Bob Casey (D) and businessman Tom Smith (R) met for their only broadcast debate in the WPVI-TV studios in Philadephia. The debate was co-sponsored by t…

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for Robert Stephen Beecroft to become U.S. ambassador to Iraq. Among the topics he addressed were embassy security, Iranian…

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

Nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. as ambassadors to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Senators questions primarily addressed how each nominee would address the tran…

The Senate took up the Campaign Finance Disclosures Act. At 5:00 p.m. they proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of Kevin McNulty to be United States District Judge for the…

The Senate continued work on a payroll tax credit bill for small businesses.

President Obama spoke at Carnegie Mellon University. He talked about his administration’s reforms and programs intended to benefit the middle class.

Business leaders testified on the United Nations Law of the Sea Treaty, an international convention that sets rules for under- and over-sea travel and commerce.

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

Ben Bernanke testified about the state of the U.S. economy. In addressing the rise in unemployment and slow job growth during May 2012, he said the causes were unclear and did not necessaril…