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The Senate continued work on a financial regulatory reform bill.

The Senate approved 60-39 an increase to the federal debt limit, By a 70-30 vote, members also confirmed Ben Bernanke to a second term four-year term as chair of the Federal Reserve.

The Senate continued work on a financial regulations bill.

The Senate moved forward with a bill that aims to help states avoid teacher layoffs and also helps with Medicaid payments. Members also continued debate on Elena Kagan’s nomination for…

The Senate voted to extend jobless 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…

The Senate approved the financial regulations conference report.

Executives from BP, Halliburton, and Transocean testified about the accident in the Gulf of Mexico involving the offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon. They talked about the causes of and…

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and other department officials testified on issues related to the Interior Department’s May 27, 2010, report: “Increased Safety Measures for Energy Development on…

Witnesses testified about the response efforts to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill forllowing a catastrophic explosion on the oil rig, Deepwater Horizon. Heads of the Coast Guard and National…

Donald Berwick testified on implementation of the health care law and patient protection provisions for Medicare and Medicaid recipients. This was Mr. Berwick’s first appearance before lawmakers since his July…

Automobile manufacturers testified about the U.S. government response to the Toyota recalls of vehicles due to break and acceleration issues.