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Officials testified about the value of “mini medical” insurance policies, which offer employees reduced insurance coverage such as strict caps on the amount of coverage or high deductibles. …

The Senate debated and ratified the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia on a vote of 71 to 26. They also passed provisions to assist first responders to the September 11, 200…

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).

Senators Kyl, Hutchison, and Boxer talked about tax legislation.

Deborah Matz testified on the state of credit unions, challenges facing the industry during economic recovery, failures of credit unions, and legislative measures to assist credit unions.

Senator-elect Mark Kirk was sworn in as the senator from Illinois to fill the seat held by Roland Burris following the election of President Barack Obama.

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held an oversight hearing on the Transportation Security Administration. In his testimony, John Pistole defended the TSA’s aggressiv…

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) spoke about border security. She focused on threats posed by violence surrounding Mexican drug trafficking and developing more efficient boarder patrol st…

The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee held an oversight hearing on the Securities and Exchange Commission Inspector General’s report titled “Investigation of the SEC’s Resp…

Senators considered a resolution condemning the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. They reconvened at 1:45 PM to unanimously vote in favor of the resolution, 100-0.

Witnesses talked about the future of human space flight in relation to President Obama’s recent announcement of a new direction for NASA. Among the issues they addressed were the plan’s impa…

Members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) received the Congressional Gold Medal for their service in World War II. The corps of female pilots was created in 1942 to fly military p…

Witnesses testified about port and maritime security as well as efforts to prevent terrorist attacks at the nation’s vital ports. They also spoke about efforts to update port security legisl…