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The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.7005, Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008. …

Witnesses testified about a bill to help homeowners by giving bankruptcy courts the authority to adjust interest rates on mortgages for primary residences. Among the issues they addressed we…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business.

Lawmakers spoke at a news conference about a Justice Department on hiring practices of U.S. attorneys at the department under Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and the appointment of a speci…

U.S. Senate

A hearing was held on oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. FBI Director Robert Mueller testified on improvement efforts in intelligence, technology, employee retention and recru…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business.

The Senate convened and resumed consideration of S.3001, the Department of Defense Authorization bill.

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held an all-day summit to facilitate the development of comprehensive legislation to address the energy challenges facing the nation. Topics…

The Senate convened and resumed consideration of S.3001, the Department of Defense Authorization bill.

A hearing was held on coordinating state and federal responses to crimes associated with polygamy, such as welfare fraud. The first witness was Nevada Senator Harry Reid, who was introducing…

Inspector General Glenn Fine testified about his report on improper political influence in the hiring of attorneys for the Department of Justice under the leadership of Former Attorney Gener…

U.S. Senate 8/1/08

Witnesses testified about global climate change research, the potential implications of new scientific methods and findings, as well as public policy proposals related to global warming. The…