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The Senate convened and began a period of morning business.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S. 1348, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act.

The Senate Armed Service Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Preston Geren to be secretary of the Army. Among the issues he addressed were personnel training and readiness,…

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds a hearing on the nomination of John Negroponte to be deputy secretary of State. He testified on a number of issues including regional stability…

The Senate passed H.R. 3043 as amended; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008.

The Senate passed the farm bill. Members also passed the Federal Housing Administration Act of 2007, and approved the conference report on the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 1585, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 2419, the Farm bill.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate began consideration of H.R. 1585, the Defense Authorization bill. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Liam…

General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker testified about military operations in Iraq, recommendations for future Iraq policy, and the ability of the Iraqi Parliament to meet the security challenges of…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Sente resumed consideration of H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Development Act. The Senate rejected the motion to invoke…

General Jones and other commissioners testified about their report on security in Iraq and the capabilities of Iraqi security forces operating in tandem with U.S. military forces. They…

Panelists spoke about a report on the rising prison population, ways to reduce prison populations and potential reforms in the criminal justice system. Among the issues they addressed were…

The Senate Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs Committees held a joint hearing on the Defense and Veterans Affairs Departments' disability rating systems and the transition of service…

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee conducted committee business and marked up a concurrent resolution expressing bipartisan opposition to an increased military presence in Iraq. Members…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Lieutenant General David H. Petraeus to be general and commander of the Multi-National Forces-Iraq. He testified about…

General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker testified about military operations in Iraq, recommendations for future Iraq policy, and the ability of the Iraqi Parliament to meet the security challenges of…

The Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 1585, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.

The Senate debated emergency supplemental spending legislation for military operations in Iraq. On a vote of 48 to 50 an amendment by Senator Cochran to strip wording setting a goal for…

Dr. Peake was introduced by Senator Inouye and former Senator Dole, both combat veterans, who urged his confirmation. Dr. Peake, a physician, testified about his qualifications. Topics…