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Senate Majority Leader, Senator Bill Frist R-Tennessee and other Republican leaders talk with reporters about the United States 2005 third quarter economic statistics.

Ben S. Bernanke testified about his nomination as the chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Mr. Bernanke told the committee that his top priority would be to continue the polic…

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

The Joint Economic Committee held a hearing to understand the forces shaping current economic conditions as well as the economic outlook. Chairman Bernanke told the committee that recently e…

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 begin consideration of John G. Roberts Jr. to be Chief Justice of the United States.

The Senate convenes and resumes consideration of H.R. 2862, the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill.

During regular party lunches, senators spoke to reporters about their legislative agenda, the latest economic reports, and the Supreme Court nomination process. They also answered questions …

Senators react to the retirement announcement of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Justice O’Connor was appointed by President Reagan in 1981 and served 24 terms on the Supreme Cour…

The Senate considers H.R. 2361, the fiscal year 2006 Interior Appropriations Bill.

Republican leaders spoke to reporters about energy legislation, Social Security, and the John Bolton nomination after meeting with President Bush.

The Senate begins consideration of the nomination of Thomas B. Griffith, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the D.C. Circuit..

The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee held a hearing on the legal and regulatory practices for credit card issuers. They focused on disclosure and marketing efforts aimed a…

The Senate continued consideration of the nomination of Priscilla Owen as a judge for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. She was the first of seven nominations which had been filib…

Witness testified about the State Department fiscal year 2006 budget. Secretary Rice discussed funding for countries to help the efforts to combat terrorism, aid to poor nations for vaccinat…

The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee held a hearing on Fannie Mae and Fannie Mac. Witnesses talked about improving the government regulation of government-sponsored housi…