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The Senate convened for a legislative session. The Senate considered H.R.1, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for the relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke presented the Federal Reserve Board’s semiannual report on monetary policy. In his testimony he said the two main sources of risk to the economy were the E…

Jamie Dimon testified on JPMorgan Chase’s $2 billion trading loss on May 10, 2012, and business practices in the banking industry. Among the issues he addressed were the bank bailouts follow…

Sen. James Inhofe, R-OK, that aims to overturn emissions requirements for mercury and other toxins that were issued by the EPA in December. At 11:30am, the Senate will take a roll call vote …

The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter proceeded to consideration of H.R. 2072, the Export-Import Bank reauthorization bill.

The Senate continued work on S. 2204, a bill to roll back oil and gas industry tax breaks.

Ben Bernanke testified on the U.S. economic outlook for the year and the future of economic growth. In his remarks he said that the domestic economy would grow modestly despite higher oil pr…

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…

Senators debated the possibility of raising the debt ceiling and the role of regulation in the economy.

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

Senators spoke on the chamber floor about the ongoing negotiations taking place between congressional leaders and the Obama administration on temporary fiscal year 2011 spending.

Chair Ben Bernanke testified about the Federal Reserve Board’s semiannual report on monetary policy. In his testimony he said the U.S. economy would continue to grow despite rising oil price…

The Senate debated and ratified the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia on a vote of 71 to 26. They also passed provisions to assist first responders to the September 11, 200…

The Senate approved the compromise proposal to extend the tax cuts and began debate on the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START).

The Senate failed to move forward on several measures, one dealing with immigration and another that creates a fund for first responders with health issues as a result of the terrorist attac…

The Senate continued work on time extensions for expired tax breaks and long-term unemployment benefits.