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Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified on port and cargo security issues, her department’s efforts on cyber security, and the status of the Department’s implementation of the…

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…

Senators planned to finish debate on several amendments and motions dealing with buying prescription from other countries and middle class taxes.

The Senate temporarily set aside debate on health care to consider a bill setting federal spending for the remainder of the budget year.

Senators heard testimony on nominations to the Treasury Department. Witnesses testified about their qualifications and vision for the new positions. Nominees were: Mary John Miller to be ass…

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 …

The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on climate change legislation and its potential impact on jobs in the U.S. Energy industry experts testified on plans to regulate carbon emissions…

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 convened for a period of morning business with two hours of tributes to Senator Robert Byrd. Thereafter the Senate resumed consideration of David Hamilton to the U.S. Circuit Cour…

The Senate Finance Committee held its eighth and final meeting on its health care bill. Debate focused on Congressional Budget Office scoring of the legislation, the failure of the committee…

The Senate Finance Committee continued its fifth day of debating amendments to the health care bill. Among the amendments were proposals by Senators Rockefeller and Schumer to include a publ…

The Senate Finance Committee continued its seventh day of debating amendments to the health care bill. Members considered a number of tax-related provisions including amendments to block any…

The Senate Finance Committee continued its seventh day of debating amendments to the health care bill. Among the issues addressed in this session were negotiating with insurance companies fo…

The Senate Finance Committee continued its seventh day of debating amendments to the health care bill. Amendments focused on government financing, affordability, and restrictions on insuranc…

The Senate Finance Committee continued its sixth day of debating amendments to the health care bill. Among the amendments considered were provisions to prohibit federal funding of abortion, …

The Senate Finance Committee continued its sixth day of debating amendments to the health care bill. Most of the amendments dealt with financing issues, including Medicaid expansion and the …

The Senate Finance Committee continued its sixth day of debating amendments to the health care bill. Most of the amendments dealt with financing issues, including Medicaid expansion and the …

The Senate Finance Committee continued its sixth day of debating amendments to the health care bill. Amendments considered dealt with different aspects of financing fees, Medicare reimbursem…

The Senate Finance Committee continued its fifth day of debating amendments to the health care bill. Among the amendments were proposals by Senators Rockefeller and Schumer to include a publ…