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The Senate continued a second day of debate on H.R. 3590, the $848B plan to expand health insurance coverage. Among amendments debated today is one by Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) to ensure …

Senators were shown being ceremonially sworn in by Vice President Cheney. The mock swearing-in ceremony was held in the Old Senate Chamber for family picture-taking.

The Senate convened the first session of the 111th Congress. Members were sworn in.

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a hearing on the impact of the economic crisis on retirement benefit plans and what Congress can do to help employees with the…

The Senate Armed Services subcommittee on Personnel held a hearing to examine the implementation of policies and programs for wounded warriors. Witnesses included panels representing combat …

Committee members debated various revisions and amendments to health care reform legislation. Among the topics addressed were various provision of a community health insurance option and rei…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the nominations of John M. McHugh to be Secretary of the Army, Joseph W. Westphal to be Undersecretary of the Army, and Juan M. Garcia I…

Committee members debated various revisions and amendments to health care reform legislation. Among the amendments debated was a provision to restrict funding for abortions.

Committee members debated various revisions and amendments to health care reform legislation. Members focused on cost estimates provided by the Congressional Budget Office, indicating a revi…

General Stanley McChrystal and Ambassador Karl Eikenberry testified about plans to send an additional 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan and subsequent goals to begin reducing troop levels be…

Committee members resumed debate on various revisions and amendments to health care reform legislation. Among the issues addressed were the estimated $1 trillion cost of the proposal, provis…

Senators debated a measure on drug re-importation as part of proposed health care reform legislation.

The Senate Armed Forces Committee head a confirmation hearing for several nominees. Panel One Raymond E. Mabus Jr. to be secretary of the Navy Robert O. Work to be undersecretary …

Committee members debated various revisions and amendments to health care reform legislation.

The 2009 EMILY’s List Inaugural Luncheon was held the weekend before the presidential inauguration to celebrate new women senators, governors, and Cabinet secretaries. House Speaker Nancy Pe…