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Highlights of the day’s debate on health care reform.

The Senate resumed consideration of health care legislation. Several amendments were considered, including one to allow citizens to buy prescription drugs from other countries and bring them…

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…

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 Wicker talked about the debate in the Senate over health care legislation and President Obama’s strategy concerning Afghanistan. He responded to telephone calls and electronic commun…

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 …

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Communications Commission Chair Julius Genachowski testified on ways to combat and manage distracted driving. New York Senator Charles Schumer…

Senators debated a procedural motion to move forward with debate on health care reform legislation.

The Senate began debate on comprehensive health care reform legislation.

Witnesses testified on current health care proposals and solutions to minimize costs for small business owners and entrepreneurs while providing the best coverage possible.

Witnesses testified about military and civilian operations in Afghanistan and possible strategies to brieng greater stability to the country. Among the topics they addressed were military pe…

The Senate began with a period of morning business then resumed the Judge Sonia Sotomayor confirmation process.

Witness testified on how to best promote both peace and justice in Darfur and support implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). The CPA is a peace treaty between North and S…

The Senate convened for a period of morning business, after which the Senate resumed consideration of HR 2997, the Agriculture Appropriations bill.