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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. …

The Senate convened for a pro forma session.

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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. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S.3001, the Department of Defense Authorization bill. The Senate passes S.…

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…

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…

Sen.: Debate & Final Vote on Housing Bill

The Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3268, the Energy Speculation bill.

Witnesses testified about privacy issues related to an incident in which government employees had accessed several visa applications and passport files. Several presidential candidates were …

The Senate overrode the presidential veto on H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, by a vote of 70-26.

Attorney General Mukasey testified about Justice Department operations. Among the topics he addressed were national security issues, privacy concerns surrounding investigation techniques exp…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. The Declaration of Independence was read into the Congressional Record during morning business and can be viewed at http://www.c-s…

A hearing was held on upcoming legislation which would lay the foundation for a new approach to relations with Pakistan. The first witness panel consisted of Administration officials. Former…

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Helene N. White, of Michigan, to be a U.S. Circuit Judge. The Senate also confirmed by voice vote Raymond Michael Kethledge to be a U.S. Circuit Judge …

The Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act. Upon Reconsideration Shall H.R. 6124 Pass, the Objections of the Presiden…

The Senate convened and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3044, the Consumer-First Energy bill

The Senate passed H.R. 6124; Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008.