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Finance and housing officials testified about federal regulatory responses to the turmoil in the credit markets. They focused primarily on problems associated with the housing market and…

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Republican Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel gave his farewell speech to the Senate after serving 12 years. Before his remarks he paid tribute to New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici and Senator…

Witnesses testified about recent turmoil in the financial markets, regulation of investment banking procedures, and on the need to enact legislation quickly on the Bush Administration $700…

Senate Banking Chairman Christopher Dodd and other Senators spoke to reporters after meeting to discuss the government’s proposed plan for the financial markets.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S.3001, the Department of Defense Authorization bill.

Senator Barack Obama and members of a congressional delegation held a press conference in Amman, Jordan. Senator Obama talked about U.S. policy in the Middle East and answered questions from…

The witnesses testified about recent financial market developments and regulatory responses to them. Among the issues they addressed were the housing mortgage crisis, Bush administration…

William Burns testified about U.S. policy toward Iran. Among the topics they addressed were the impact of military operations in Iraq on relations with Iran, the status of efforts to impose…

A hearing was held on upcoming legislation which would lay the foundation for a new approach to relations with Pakistan. The first witness panel consisted of Administration officials.…

Four mayors from around the country testified about the state of their cities' infrastructure, including their roads, bridges, transit systems, publicly-owned housing properties, and water…

The Senate confirmed the nomination G. Steven Agee, of Virginia to be U.S. Circuit Judge.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R.980, the collective bargaining bill.

Senator Chuck Hagel talked about his book America: Our Next Chapter in which he stated that more should have been done to determine whether invading Iraq was the right action to take. He also examined…

Witnesses testified about recent violence in Tibet and Chinese actions to control both Tibet and surrounding provinces. Among the topics they addressed were ways to promote Tibetan culture…

Witnesses testified about the ongoing situation in Darfur, the status of a U.N. peacekeeping mission in the region, lack of progress on political and humanitarian issues, deteriorating…

General Patraeus and Ambassador Crocker testified on the situation in Iraq and progress made by the government of Iraq in meeting benchmarks for progress and achieving reconciliation. Both…

Retired Army officers and others testified about the effects of the U.S. troop buildup, or surge. It was suggested that the U.S. begin withdrawing troops because it cannot sustain 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…

A hearing was held on the situation in Pakistan since the parliamentary elections on February 18, 2008. Topics included aid to Pakistan, the transition of power after the defeat of President…