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The Senate continued debate on the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia.

The Senate debated the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia.

Democratic Senators gave a press conference on the tax extension bill that failed to pass int the Senate.

The Senate convened and resumed consideration of H.R.4853, the legislative vehicle for the Tax Extenders bill.

Senators gave general speeches.

The Senate Armed Services Committee took up the nominations for Air Force General Claude Kehler to head U.S. Strategic Command, and Army General Carter Ham to lead U.S. Africa Command. Quest…

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki testified about his decision to expand Agent Orange disability benefits to veterans. He emphasized the research linking Vietnam veterans' exposure to…

Telecommunications leaders from Facebook, Apple, Google, and AT&T, and academics spoke about industry practices in regard to online data collection and usage, and consumer rights.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen testified on the potential repeal of the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy barring openly gay and lesbia…

Alaska Senator Mark Begich and Shell Oil’s Vice President of Exploration talked about the challenges of deepwater drilling in the arctic and response plans to any possible oil spills.

The Senate debated taking up a tax incentive package to encourage business to bring overseas back to the U.S.

The Senate Budget Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Jacob Lew to be director, Office of Management and Budget. Senators questions focused on several issues related t…

Military branch vice chiefs and a Veterans Administration official spoke about efforts to prevent military suicides. They also talked about efforts to diagnose and treat brain injuries.

Economists testified on the state of the U.S. economy, the impact of the recession, and prospects for economic recovery. They also talked about the size of the budget deficit, unemployment r…

Witnesses spoke about the oil spill cleanup and restoration effort in the Gulf of Mexico. They also focused on new technology to clean up the oil and ways in which the government both review…