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Robert Gates testified about his nomination as Secretary of Defense. The hearing focused on the conduct of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as the future U.S. military ro…

The Senate convened and proceeded to executive session to consider the nomination of Andrew von Eschenbach to be commissioner of food and drugs for the Department of Health and Human Service…

General Abizaid testified about U.S. military operations in Iraq, security concerns in the country, the state of sectarian violence, and future U.S. strategy in the region. In his testimony …

Senator Talent thanked supporters and conceded defeat in his U.S. Senate campaign.

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani spoke at a campaign rally for Republican Senator Jim Talent.

Republican Sen. Jim Talent met Democratic challenger Claire McCaskill in a fifth debate. The debate, which took place at the University Academy charter school in Kansas City, was sponsore…

Senator Jim Talent and Claire McCaskill participated in a televised debate. Among the topics addressed were the economy, foreign policy and national security issues, as well as the political…

Missouri Senate candidates incumbent Republican Senator Talent and Democratic challenger McCaskill debated local and national issues on “Meet the Press.” They responded to questions from Mr…

As part of his election campaign, incumbent Republican Senator Talent greeted citizens at the Missouri State Fair.

Candidates for a Missouri Senate seat debated state and national issues. Each candidate delivered brief opening and closing remarks and answered questions from the moderator and the audience…

Senator Jim Talent walked with the annual Greentree Festival parade in Kirwood and greeted citizens along the way. Senator Talent attended Kirkwood High School.

Administrator McClellan testified about promoting the use of generic drugs in the new Medicare drug benefit and about the savings incurred. He said that generics are as safe and effective as…

Witnesses testified on how the senior population contributes to health care costs including Medicaid and retiree health benefits. Topics included how healthcare costs continue to impact empl…

Witnesses testified about a multi-million-dollar settlement between the Justice Department and Boeing Corporation resulting from investigations of alleged improper proprietary permission obt…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and efforts to combat terrorism. Witnesses testified about new troop deployments in Iraq, the s…

The Senate Armed Services Committee considered the nomination of Lieutenant General James Conway for appointment to the grade of general and to be commandant of the Marine Corps. Among the t…

The Senate resumed consideration of S. 3711, the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security bill.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S. 728, the Water Resources Development Act.

The Senate rejected S.J.Res.12 as amended; a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the…

The Senate continued consideration of the defense appropriations with debate on several amendments. In the morning debate focused on amendments to raise the minimum wage. In the afternoon an…