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Members of the Commission on Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Proliferation and Terrorism, testified about the findings and recommendations in their final report, World at Risk. Th…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3297, Advancing America’s Priorities Act.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business.

Susan Collins (R) and Tom Allen (D) debated during the Maine Senate race.

The Senate passed a new version of the bill authorizing federal intervention in financial markets. The revision to the $700 billion rescue plan includes raising FDIC limits from $100,000 per…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S.3001, the Department of Defense Authorization bill.

Witnesses at a hearing on multi-purpose energy initiatives testified about U.S. oil consumption, reliance on foreign sources of fuel, as well as planning and building a better infrastructure…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S.2731, the Global AIDS legislation. The Senate passed, by a vote of 80-16, …

Witnesses testified about interrogation techniques and methods used to question suspected terrorists at U.S. detention facilities in Cuba and Afghanistan. Several former military judge advoc…

The Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3101, the Medicare Improvements Act.

A hearing was held on the acquisition of major weapons systems by the Department of Defense. The Government Accountability Office had reported that the 92 major defense acquisition programs …

The Senate Committee on Special Aging held a hearing that focused on the future of Alzheimer’s disease and current breakthroughs and challenges. An estimated 5.2 million Americans of all age…

The Senate worked on a bill that would give public safety employees the ability to unionize. It would not override tougher state laws on collective bargaining rights. Members also passed a f…

A hearing was held on the impact of implementating the REAL ID Act and the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. The REAL ID Act established standards and criteria for documents such as driv…

Secretary Robert Gates and Chairman Michael Mullen testified about the situation in Iraq, progress made by the Iraqi government in meeting benchmarks and achieving reconciliation, future U.S…

General Patraeus and Ambassador Crocker testified on the situation in Iraq and progress made by the government of Iraq in meeting benchmarks for progress and achieving reconciliation. They r…

The Senate convened and observed a moment of silence to honor the service and sacrifice of America’s troops. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S.Con.Res. 70, the Budget Reso…