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The Senate convened for an end-of-the-year Saturday session to pass an extension to a cut of the Social Security payroll tax, and other business including extending disaster relief and fundi…

The Senate convened with a period of morning business and thereafter, proceeded to concurrent consideration of S.J.Res.10 and S.J.Res.24, joint resolutions proposing balanced budget amendmen…

Maine Senator Olympia Snowe delivered the weekly Republican address, focusing on a balanced budget amendment proposal before the U.S. Senate. She talked about the need to reduce the deficit …

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing to consider the nominations of Jessica Rosenworcel and Ajit Varadaraj Pai to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

The Senate resumed consideration of S.1867, the National Defense Authorization Act.

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testified on the implementation of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. Questions from committee members covered a wide range of other topics including ta…

The Senate Select Intelligence Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Matt Olsen to be director of the National Counterterrorism Center. His remarks focused on counterter…

The Senate Finance Committee held a “mock” markup hearing to debate amendments to free trade agreements with South Korea, Columbia, and Panama. The hearing is referred to as a “mock” markup…

In this portion of the Senate Finance Committee “mock” markup , members entertained amendments to the Panama and Columbia free trade agreements. The Finance Committee considered the bills du…

The Senate Select Intelligence Committee held a hearing on the nomination of General David Petraeus to be director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Among the topics hie addressed were ope…

The Senate Commerce Committee held a nomination hearing for John Bryson to be secretary, and Terry Garcia deputy secretary of the Commerce Department. Mr. Bryson said that businesses were to…

Witnesses testified on a bill to address high unemployment among military veterans. The proposed legislation established training and assistance programs for veterans entering the civilian w…

Witnesses testified on the implementation of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. The committee reviewed the act’s implementation and whether it was helping small businesses. The Act called …

Oil and gas industry executives testified on ending tax breaks for the largest multinational oil and gas companies. Senate Democrats and the Obama administration had proposed ending $21 bill…

After the transaction of any morning business (not to extend beyond 11 a.m.), Senate will begin consideration of H.R. 4, Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subs…

Democratic and Republican women senators paid tribute to former House member Geraldine Ferraro, the first female vice presidential candidate. She was the running mate to Democrat Walter Mond…