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The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, it is expected the Senate will begin consideration of the House message to accompany H.R. 2764, the Omnibus…

Witnesses from consumer advocate groups, the loan industry, and family members testified about the growth of reverse mortgages and the need to strengthen consumer protections against predatory…

The Senate convened and resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 3996, the Temporary Tax Relief Act. The Senate rejected the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed…

Republican leaders spoke to reporters about tax policy and legislative proposals to reform the Alternative Minimum Tax system. They also answered questions from the reporters.

The Senate convened and resumed consideration of H.R.1585 , the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. The Senate agreed to H.J.Res.43; a joint resolution increasing the…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business.

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

The Senate convened and resumed consideration of the House message on S. 1, the Ethics Reform bill. The Senate passes H.R.976 as amended; Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007.

The full committee held an oversight hearing on the Commerce Department and its component bureaus that are responsible for the stewardship, protection and scientific understanding of our ocean…

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

Witnesses testified about the impact of violent television programming on children, including issues raised by the recently released Federal Communications Commission (FCC) report, Violent…

The Senate passed S. 5, Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007; and S. 30, HOPE Act.

The Senate convened and resumed concurrent consideration of S. 5 and S. 30, on stem cells.

The Senate convened and resumed consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, the Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 21 as amended; An original…

The Senate convened and resumed consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, the Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.J. Res. 20, the Continuing Funding Resolution.

Commissioners testified about the state of the telecommunications marketplace, the regulatory role of the Federal Communications Commission, technology trends and innovations affecting the…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 2, the Minimum Wage bill.