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The Senate convened with a period of morning business and thereafter resumed consideration of S.1867, the National Defense Authorization Act.

John Pistole testified at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) oversight hearing. In his testimony he announced an expansion of a pre-check program for airline passengers, which allo…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, it began consideration of the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.27, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the…

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testified on the implementation of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. Questions from committee members covered a wide range of other topics including ta…

The Senate voted on procedural motions to advance parts of President Obama’s jobs legislation.

Senators delivered speeches regarding the terrorist attacks that occurred the day before, on September 11th, 2001. They issued a joint-resolution condemning the terrorist attack.

The Senate approved a bill that overhauls the patent system. The legislation includes changes to the collection of fees and the way patents are awarded.

The Senate Finance Committee held a “mock” markup hearing to debate amendments to free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama. The hearing is referred to as a “mock” markup …

Witnesses testified about the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the status of ongoing environmental damage assessment. They also examined ways to improve the oil spill response process …

Air transportation officials and a sleep expert testified on the recent incidents of controllers sleeping during overnight shifts.

Oil and gas industry executives testified on ending tax breaks for the largest multinational oil and gas companies. Senate Democrats and the Obama administration had proposed ending $21 bill…

The Senate held four procedural votes related to fiscal year 2012 budget proposals.

Democratic women senators spoke about the impasse between Republicans and Democrats on a budget to fund the government through the end of fiscal year 2011. They said negotiations were stalle…

The Senate continued work on legislation related to small business and technology programs.

The Senate continued work on a small business and technology bill. The legislation continues two programs for small high tech and research firms for eight years, with some changes.

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood testified on his department’s 2012 budget request.

After the transaction of any morning business (not to extend beyond 11 a.m.), Senate will continue consideration of S. 23, Patent Reform Act, and there will be a period of morning business f…