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Doug Elmendorf testified on the effect of the federal budget on the economy, and various strategies for dealing with the long-term debt and unemployment. In his testimony he said he expected…

The Senate Homeland Security Committee marked up legislation written to deal with the financial problems of the U.S. Postal Service. Members focused on the proposed 5-day work week and the p…

Senate Republicans spoke to reporters and answered questions about their jobs legislation.

Officials testified about homeland security since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Among the topics they addressed were threats of home-grown terrorism, cyber security issues, al…

Senate Republican Conference member spoke to reporters on what they hope to hear in President Obama’s address on jobs to a joint session of Congress.

A group of House and Senate Republicans spoke to reporters about their support for the passage of legislation that would require the Treasury secretary to prioritize payments for debt servic…

A group of Republican House members and senators spoke to reporters about their support for the “Cut, Cap, and Balance” bill, urging the Senate to approve the plan. It would allow a debt cei…

Republican senators spoke to reporters and answered questions about negotiations on raising the debt ceiling and efforts to reduce the deficit.

Congressional Republicans spoke to reporters about talks with Democrats and President Obama on national debt and budget deficit reductions.

Senate Republicans spoke to reporters about federal debt and the budget as well as their agenda for the Senate.

Senators debated the possibility of raising the debt ceiling and the role of regulation in the economy.

Witnesses testified on diplomatic security, focusing on the transition from military to civilian control of security operations in Iraq. They talked about the preparations already undertaken…

Sen. Johnson (R-WI) said he would object to further unanimous consent requests until the budget was dealt with. He subsequently objected to the quorum call being rescinded when Sen. Sessions…

Senator Ron Johnson talked about debt ceiling negotiations between Vice President Biden and a group of House and Senate leaders, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communicat…

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified at a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on the Obama administration’s border security efforts along th…