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The Senate officially accepted the resignation of President-elect Obama as a U.S. senator. Members failed to bring up legislation to help domestic automakers, but a vote was expected on the…

Senator Gordon Smith delivered his concession speech in the Oregon Senate race from his home in Pendleton, OR. He thanked his supporters and family and briefly recapped his two terms as a…

A hearing was held about persistent customer problems at 1-800-Medicare call centers, including long wait times, disconnected calls and incorrect information dispensed by 1-800-Medicare…

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 Special Aging Committee held a hearing on improving the ways Americans can save for their retirement. The hearing focused on the need to protect and strengthen 401(k) retirement…

Witnesses testified about U.S. energy consumption and developing renewable energy resources. They focused on several challenges and regional solutions to developing transmission capability,…

The Senate passed H.R. 6124; Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008.

The Senate Committee on Special Aging held a hearing that focused on the future of Alzheimer’s disease and current breakthroughs and challenges. An estimated 5.2 million Americans of all ages and…

A hearing was held on readiness for the nationwide transition from analog television broadcasting to digital television (DTV) broadcasting on February 17, 2009. Topics included consumer…

The Senate convened and resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 3221, the vehicle for the housing legislation. The Senate agreed to S. Res. 501; A resolution honoring the…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed on S. 2634, a bill to require a report setting forth the…

The Senate convened and resumed consideration of S. 1200, the Indian Health bill. The Senate passed S.1200 as amended; Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007.

The Senate convened and proceeded to the reading of Washington’s Farewell Address. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S. 1200, the Indian Health bill.

The Senate convened and resumed consideration of S. 1200, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.

Secretary Leavitt testified about the proposed fiscal year 2009 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services. The focus was on funding for Medicare, Medicaid, and the State…

The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to mark up a draft of the economic stimulus package. This package used the House version as the basis of the Senate plan and included tax rebates…

Three nominees testified about their qualifications for State Department positions. James K. Glassman was nominated to be Undersecretary of State for public diplomacy with the rank of…

Nominee Douglas Shulman testified about his qualifications to be commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. Topics included service and enforcement of IRS laws, IRS personnel issues,…