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Witnesses testified about oil spill threats, risks, and vulnerabilities posed by large non-tank vessels in light of the recent spill in San Francisco Bay. Topics included the prevalence and …

Senators voted on amendments to the farm bill.

The five commissioners testified about current proceedings involving media and telecommunications policy. Chairman Martin has scheduled a vote on a rule to ease media ownership rules. Two co…

Dr. Peake was introduced by Senator Inouye and former Senator Dole, both combat veterans, who urged his confirmation. Dr. Peake, a physician, testified about his qualifications. Topics inclu…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of the veto message to H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007. …

The Senate resumed consideration of H.R.3093, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R.3222, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate began consideration of H.R.3222, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008.

The Senate Appropriations Committee held a hearing on the proposed $150 billion emergency supplemental appropriations for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and for rebuilding Baghdad. The commit…

Senator Robert Byrd was honored as his portrait was unveiled in the Old Senate Chamber. He was praised by many present and former colleagues who shared reminiscences. Senator Byrd has repres…

The full committee held an oversight hearing on the Commerce Department and its component bureaus that are responsible for the stewardship, protection and scientific understanding of our oce…

Senate session continued overnight and into the next day.

A hearing was held on public safety and competition issues related to the auction of the 700 MHz band of the broadcast spectrum freed up by the conversion to digital television.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Sente resumed consideration of H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Development Act.

A hearing is held on the proposed fiscal year 2008 budget for the Department of Defense. Among the topics they addressed were budget requests for health care programs, equipment procurement,…

A hearing was held on pending legislation about the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for automobile gasoline mileage. Witnesses testified about current fuel efficiency, resear…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Then the Senate proceeded to consideration of the conference report for H.R. 1591, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Ac…