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The Senate continued debate on the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia.

Senators met to vote on the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, the “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy in the military and the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)…

The Senate approved the compromise proposal to extend the tax cuts and began debate on the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START).

John Pistole and Alan Bersin testified on actions taken to improve air cargo security following the Yemen bomb plot uncovered in October 2010.

Witnesses testified about mismanagement at Arlington National Cemetery. According to an Army report, as many as 6,600 graves were misidentified, improperly marked, or indicated personnel wer…

Government officials testified on the effects of chemical dispersants employed in efforts to clean up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Among the issues they addressed were the toxicity of the d…

Representatives from MOEX and Anadarko Petroleum testified on their companies' role in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. MOEX and Anadarko, respectively, own 10 and 25 percent shares in the Deep…

Heads of oversight bodies responsible for tracking the use of taxpayer dollars and ensuring transparency in the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) program testified on the successes of the…

Defense Department officials testified about military procurement programs, the state of military technology and weapons systems, and proposals to cut defense spending by $100 billion by eli…

Accountants and economists testified about allowing the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts to expire and the potential impact on individual and corporate tax rates. Among the issues addressed were the s…

The Senate continued work on a small business programs bill which would provide $30 billion for certain banks to extend credit to small businesses.

The Senate unanimously approved the nomination of General David Petraeus to oversee the Afghanistan war, replacing General Stanley McChrystal, who resigned the previous week.

Witnesses testified about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and corporate liability for the spill and its cleanup. Among the topics they addressed were railing liability caps on damages, t…

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 …

The Senate continued work on extension of tax breaks and unemployment benefits. Lawmakers also failed to move forward on Senator Lisa Murkowski’s (R-AK) measure that would have limited EPA a…

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…