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The Senate convened with a period of morning business prior to consideration of several appropriations and spending measures.

Chairman Majoras testified for the Federal Trade Commission about serious problems that spyware is causing consumers and the steps the FTC is taking. Topics included unfair competition, dece…

The Senate convenes and begins a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumes consideration of S. 2020, the Tax Relief Reconciliation bill. The Senate passed S. 2020, As Ame…

The Senate convened and resumed consideration of S.1042, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. The Senate agreed to H.R. 2419 Conference Report; Energy and Water Devel…

Oil company executives talked about fuel and gasoline pricing, the state of petroleum supplies and infrastructure in the U.S., and the recent impact of Gulf Coast hurricanes on the industry.…

The Senate convenes and resumes consideration of S.1042, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006.

The Senate convened and proceeded to a vote on the conference report to H.R. 2744, the Agriculture Appropriations, FY2006 bill. The Senate agreed to H.R. 2744 Conference Report; Agriculture,…

The Senate resumes consideration of S.1932, the Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation bill.

Secretary Rice testified about U.S. foreign policy toward Iraq in the fourth hearing on the topic. Among the topics she addressed were the state of security in the country, political progres…

The United States Senate Committee on Armed Services held a hearing on the nominations of former Pentagon acquisition chief Michael Wynne for Air Force Secretary and Northrop Grumman executi…

A hearing was held on two steroids legislations, the Clean Sports Act as well as the Professional Sports Integrity and Accountability Act. Witnesses in two panels discussed measures that wou…

The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services held a meeting to receive testimony on “U.S. Military Strategy and Operations in Iraq.” Secretary Rumsfeld and other Department of Defense offici…

The Senate confirmed John G. Roberts, Jr., of Maryland, to be Chief Justice of the United States. The final vote was 78 to 22.

The Senate convenes and proceeds to Executive Session to resume consideration of the nomination of John G. Roberts, Jr. to be Chief Justice of the United States.

The Senate convenes and proceeds to Executive Session to resume consideration of the nomination of John G. Roberts, Jr. to be Chief Justice of the United States.

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Disaster Prevention and Prediction held a hearing on the lifesaving role of accurate hurricane prediction. Chairman Senator De…

The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission considered the closing or relocation of Oceana Naval Air Station, which was added to the list on July 19, 2005. Witnesses used charts…