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The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted a tribute to the Senate Finance Committee. Present and past members discussed the committee’s purpose and work since it was formally created in 181…

Former Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) and Robert Weissman debated the costs and benefits of federal regulations. Ms. Lincoln advocated for regulations that do not place overly heavy burdens …

A bipartisan group of former U.S. Senate and House Budget Committee chairs and other members urged President Obama and congressional leaders to come together on a comprehensive plan to addre…

Blanche Lincoln, former Democratic senator from Arkansas, talked about negotiations on raising the debt ceiling, and she also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Othe…

Members of Congress participated in an unveiling ceremony for plaques to recognize the contributions of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the United States Capitol.

Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) delivered her farewell address to the Senate.

The Senate approved the compromise proposal to extend the tax cuts and began debate on the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START).

The Senate failed to move forward on several measures, one dealing with immigration and another that creates a fund for first responders with health issues as a result of the terrorist attac…

Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) thanked supporters and congratulated her opponent, John Boozman, for his victory in their U.S. Senate campaign.

Arkansas Senate candidates Senator Blanche Lincoln (D), Representative John Boozman (R), John Gray (G), and Trevor Drown (I) debated various issues.

The Senate voted to confirm Elena Kagan as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court on a vote of 63 to 37.

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…

In the first panel, Rep. Lewis, Senator Lincoln, and other members of the U.S. Capitol Slave Labor Task Force testified about the important part played by slaves in the construction of the U…

The Senate continued work on a small business programs bill which would provide $30 billion for certain banks to extend credit to small businesses.

The House-Senate conference committee on the financial regulations bill wrapped up its work early today following a marathon 20-hour session. The measure passed out of conference on a party …

House and Senate members at a conference committee to propose and vote on various amendments to financial regulations legislation. Topics included liability in financial statements and Secur…

House and Senate members at a conference committee to propose and vote on various amendments to financial regulations legislation. This live portion of the hearing was joined in progress and…