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The Senate debated and ratified the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia on a vote of 71 to 26. They also passed provisions to assist first responders to the September 11, 200…

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…

Senators gave general speeches.

Louisiana Senate candidates Senator David Vitter (R) and Representative Charlie Melancon (D) debated various issues.

The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee held an oversight hearing on the Securities and Exchange Commission Inspector General’s report titled “Investigation of the SEC’s Resp…

Witnesses testified about the offshore drilling moratorium imposed following the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and the impact of the moratorium on small business in the Gulf Coast region.

The Senate continued work on time extensions for expired tax breaks and long-term unemployment benefits.

The Senate continued work on a bill that extends tax breaks and unemployment benefits.

Witnesses from fishery and tourism businesses affected by the Gulf of Mexico and Exxon Valdez oil spills testified about economic damages and liability issues. The committee was considering …

Senators debated raising liability limits for companies that cause environmental disasters.

Obama administration officials, a bi-partisan group of senators, and Governor Jindal briefed reporters following a tour of the BP oil spill along the Louisiana coast. Governor Jindal accused…

Senator David Vitter of Louisiana gave the weekly Republican address and talked about using the Gulf of Mexico oil spill as a reason to prevent future off shore drilling and his legislation …

Witnesses testified at a a hearing on the federal response to the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. They spoke about initial responses, continued efforts to respond to greater environm…