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The committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Alan D. Bersin to be commissioner of customs and border protection, Department of Homeland Security. He was introduced by Sena…

Officials testified about the value of “mini medical” insurance policies, which offer employees reduced insurance coverage such as strict caps on the amount of coverage or high deductibles. …

Officials testified about the U.S. government response to the Toyota recalls of vehicles due to break and acceleration issues. In his testimony, Secretary LaHood promised a complete investig…

The Senate failed to invoke cloture on the defense authorization bill, annual legislation to set Defense Department programs and policy for the upcoming budget. This measure would allow the …

The Senate debated and ratified the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia on a vote of 71 to 26. They also passed provisions to assist first responders to the September 11, 200…

The Senate moved forward with a bill that aims to help states avoid teacher layoffs and also helps with Medicaid payments. Members also continued debate on Elena Kagan’s nomination for assoc…

The Senate convened for an hour of morning business and thereafter resumed debate on the financial regulation bill.

Lisa Jackson testified on the Environmental Protection Agency’s fiscal year 2011 budget. President Obama’s $10 billion budget request for EPA would cut the agency’s total funding by about $3…

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

The Senate convened and began with the annual reading of George Washington’s farewell address and thereafter resumed debate on the $154 billions jobs bill.

President Obama spoke at a fundraiser for Senator Barbara Boxer. Among the issues he addressed in his remarks were energy policy and the state of the economy.

Representatives of the Gulf Coast region and environmentalists testified on issues surrounding the oil spill in the Gulf, including the impact on the economy and the environment.

Environmental experts, researchers and a parent of a child with autism testified on the state of research into the role of environmental factors in autism and neuro-development disorders. Am…

State and Treasury Department officials who will oversee U.N. sanctions and other economic efforts against Iran testified on U.S. policy toward the country following the sanctions. Among the…

President Obama spoke at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser fo candidates in California.

The Senate passed a bill to extend unemployment benefits and also extends COBRA health coverage, increased medical payments to doctors, national flood insurance, and poverty guidelines.