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Senator Jon Kyl and other Republican senators talked to reporters and answered questions about the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia, and Senate debate on the treaty.

The Senate Select Intelligence Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of James Clapper to be Director of National Intelligence. In his testimony he pledged to improve coordi…

The Senate continued work on a bill to extend tax breaks and unemployment benefits.

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…

The Senate continued work on a bill that extends tax breaks and unemployment benefits.

Judge Thomas made an opening statement of approximately ten minutes to the committee, and members of the committee began questioning him.

Intelligence and law enforcement officials testified on threats to U.S. national security. Among the topics they addressed were recent terrorist arrests in the U.S., assessments of threats f…

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…

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 began with a period of morning business until 12:30 p.m., during which time Senators paid tribute to Senator Kennedy. Following morning business, the Senate resumed consideration…

The Senate convened for a period of morning business and then resumed debate on Homeland Security appropriations.

The Senate continued work on a bill regulating tobacco products.

Live Senate coverage.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R.1388, the National Service bill. The Senate confirmed the nomination of …

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate proceeded to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of David W. Ogden to be deputy …