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The Senate convened and began a period of morning business.

The Senate passed a new version of the bill authorizing federal intervention in financial markets. The revision to the $700 billion rescue plan includes raising FDIC limits from $100,000…

Lawmakers spoke at a news conference about a Justice Department on hiring practices of U.S. attorneys at the department under Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and the appointment of a…

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A hearing was held on oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. FBI Director Robert Mueller testified on improvement efforts in intelligence, technology, employee retention and…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S.3001, the Department of Defense Authorization bill.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S.3001, the Department of Defense Authorization bill.

Attorney General Mukasey testified about Justice Department operations. Among the topics he addressed were national security issues, privacy concerns surrounding investigation techniques…

The Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act. Upon Reconsideration Shall H.R. 6124 Pass, the Objections of the President…

The Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3101, the Medicare Improvements Act.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3036, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security bill.

Oil company executives testified about the relationship between the price of crude oil and the consumer price of gasoline. Among the issues they addressed were the impact of market…

Witnesses testified about the fiscal year 2009 defense budget. Defense Secretary Gates' testimony focused on the threats facing the United States including terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and failing…

Officials testified at an oversight hearing on the safety and modernization performance of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Among the topics they addressed were enforcement of…

The Senate Appropriations Committee held a hearing on the administration’s fiscal year 2008 supplemental appropriations funding request for operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. In his…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R.3221, the housing bill.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R.3221, the housing bill.