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The U.S. Senate began the second week and eighth day of health care legislation. They began by considering amendments from Senators Gregg and Pryor. Senator Gregg’s bars the use of any Medic…

The Senate Armed Services subcommittee on Personnel held a hearing to examine the implementation of policies and programs for wounded warriors. Witnesses included panels representing combat …

Senator Nelson spoke on amendments to the health care reform.

The Senate convened for a period of morning business and then resumed consideration of S.454, the weapons system procurement bill.

The Senate convened and resumed consideration of H.R.2, Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009. The Senate passes H.R. 2 as amended; Children’s Health Insurance…

Day 9 of the Senate health care reform debate. Senators discuss an amendment, submitted by Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE), restricting the use of federal funds for abortions and Senator John McCa…

Witnesses testified about suicides among U.S. service members and initiatives within the Department of Defense to prevent military suicides, including improvement of access to mental healt…

In a portion of a Senate session, Senator Nelson spoke about compromise economic stimulus legislation.

The Senate convened and resumed consideration of H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Senator Ben Nelson talked about his provisional agreement to the health care legislation on the floor of the Senate. He responded to questions from reporters.

The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter began consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 2918, the Legislative Branch Appropriations bill.

Highlights of the day’s debate on health care reform.

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on legal issues regarding military commissions and the trial of detainees for violations of the law of war. Obama administration offici…