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Vote to waive Corker point of order on unfunded mandates passed by a vote of 55 - 44. The Senate is now holding a series of votes, including adoption of the Majority Leader’s substitute amen…

Senator Sanders and Senator Cardin spoke on the provisions for community health centers in the health care legislation.

Secretary Napolitano testified about the operations of the Department of Homeland Security. The hearing focused on a number of issues including immigration and border control, efforts to com…

General David Petraeus, Ambassador Karl Eikenberry and Deputy Secretary Jack Lew testified about the Obama administration’s proposed strategy for the war in Afghanistan. The plan includes se…

On day 10 of debate on health care reform, senators took up an amendment on drug importation and more debate on a motion to send the bill back to the Finance Committee.

Day 9 of the Senate health care reform debate. Senators discuss an amendment, submitted by Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE), restricting the use of federal funds for abortions and Senator John McCa…

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen answered questions about the Obama administration plan to raise tro…

Senators debated and vote on the Mikulski amendment that would protect mammogram coverage and preventive screening tests for women. The vote was the first in the Senate on health care reform…

Senate debate continues on H.R. 3590, the $848B plan to expand health insurance coverage. Senators will begin voting on amendments submitted by Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Senator Lisa …

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 …

Attorney General Eric Holder testified at an oversight hearing. Among the topics addressed was the decision to try five Guantanamo Bay detainees in federal court in New York City, the shooti…

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testified on the current global economic crisis and proposed reforms discussed during the Pittsburgh G-20. In his testimony he urged Congress to pass sign…

The Senate continued a second day of debate on health care reform legislation. They voted 60-39 to move forward with further debate on the bill.

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee reconvened its third day of work to consider S. 1733, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. The Senate Environment Committee voted t…

Members made opening statements for the markup on the Senate Climate Change and Energy Bill. In an effort to address Republican concerns, Environment Committee Chair Barbara Boxer extended t…

The Senate Environment Committee continued its mark up on climate change and energy legislation. Senate Republicans, who were calling for a completed economic analysis of the bill by EPA, co…