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The Senate health care bill faces its first challenge in a late-night procedural vote. Yesterday, Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) said he’s prepared to vote for the bill after reaching a compromis…

The Senate debated the $636 billion Pentagon spending bill. The measure also carries short-term extensions of unemployment benefits, highway and transit funding, key pieces of the anti-terro…

A coalition of conservative groups holds a rally on Capitol Hill to express opposition to the health care legislation under consideration in the U.S. Senate. Speakers include Republican Sena…

General David Petraeus, Ambassador Karl Eikenberry and Deputy Secretary Jack Lew testified about the Obama administration’s proposed strategy for the war in Afghanistan. The plan includes se…

Senate proceeded with debate on amendments to health care legislation. Two amendments considered included a proposal from Senator Lincoln on limiting executive compensation for health insura…

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen answered questions about the Obama administration plan to raise tro…

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified on port and cargo security issues, her department’s efforts on cyber security, and the status of the Department’s implementation of the…

The Senate began debate on comprehensive health care reform legislation.

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testified on the current global economic crisis and proposed reforms discussed during the Pittsburgh G-20. In his testimony he urged Congress to pass sign…

The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on the state of the nation’s housing market. Witnesses focused on proposals to extend the tax credit for first-time home buyers beyond its schedul…

The Senate worked on a $65 billion spending bill for the Commerce, Science, and Justice Departments.

Senator Johnny Isakson talked about the debate over changing the current health care system, Afghanistan, and other topics. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-S…

The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter resumed work on H.R. 3326, the Defense appropriations bill.

Senator Johnny Isakson delivered the weekly Republican address. He spoke about Republican proposals for health care reform.

The Senate began with a period of morning business until 12:30 p.m., during which time Senators paid tribute to Senator Kennedy. Following morning business, the Senate resumed consideration…

Pilots and airline executives testified on the relationship between national and regional airlines and what responsibilities the national carriers have in overseeing the safety of regional a…