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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…

Military branch chiefs testified on the results of the Department of Defense survey on repeal of the military “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy banning service by openly gay and lesbian…

Defense Department officials testified on the Department of Defense Working Group survey of the issues associated with a repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy banning gays and lesbians from open…

The Senate Armed Services Committee took up the nominations for Air Force General Claude Kehler to head U.S. Strategic Command, and Army General Carter Ham to lead U.S. Africa Command. Questions were focused on a…

Senator James Webb (D-VA) talked about the Democratic Party agenda, the 2010 midterm election, and his assessment of the Obama administration’s record. Among the issues he addressed were…

Pentagon officials testified about Defense Department initiatives proposed by Secretary Robert Gates to more efficiently fund defense programs. One of the proposals included the elimination…

Physicians who analyzed the research involving Agent Orange and heart disease testified about their findings.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki testified about his decision to expand Agent Orange disability benefits to veterans. He emphasized the research linking Vietnam veterans' exposure…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the pending nomination of General James Amos to the grade of general and to be commandant of the Marine Corps.

Senator James Webb (D-VA) was the keynote speaker at a Naval Institute defense forum focusing on the health and welfare of war veterans and their families. Senator Webb talked about the…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the pending nomination of Marine Corps General James Mattis for reappointment to the grade of general and to be commander, U.S. Central…

Richard Holbrooke testified about U.S. policy in Afghanistan, presenting an optimistic view of current diplomatic and military efforts while acknowledging several challenged facing U.S. officials…

The Senate unanimously approved the nomination of General David Petraeus to oversee the Afghanistan war, replacing General Stanley McChrystal, who resigned the previous week.

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the pending nominations of Raymond T. Odierno for reappointment to the grade of general and commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command, and…

State and Treasury Department officials who will oversee U.N. sanctions and other economic efforts against Iran testified on U.S. policy toward the country following the sanctions. Among the issues…

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…