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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 debated the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia.

Senator Jon Kyl and other Republican senators talked to reporters and answered questions about the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia, and Senate debate on the treaty.

The Senate convened and considered the articles of impeachment against Judge G. Thomas Porteous of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

In the weekly Republican address, Senator Mark Kirk talked about extending the Bush era tax cuts for all Americans to allow small businesses to create jobs and a rejected ban on ear marks sp…

Senator-elect Mark Kirk was sworn in as the senator from Illinois to fill the seat held by Roland Burris following the election of President Barack Obama.

The House failed to override President Obama’s veto of an interstate notarization bill.

Illinois Senate candidates Representative Mark Kirk (R) and Alexi Giannoulias (D) debated various issues.

Illinois Senate candidates Alexi Giannoulias (D) and Representative Mark Kirk (R) debated various issues including the economy, federal spending programs, and each candidate’s military servi…

Illinois U.S. Senate Republican candidate Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL) held a news conference to apologize for making mistakes in describing his military record. This was his first public statement…

The House approved legislation to limit corporate, union, and special interest campaign contribution. The bill is in direct relation to the Supreme Court’s ruling striking limits on independ…

Members debated new, stricter sanction on Iran for continued efforts to develop a nuclear program.

Secretary Geithner testified before the committee about the 2011 Treasury Department budget request. Topics included the President Obama’s economic recovery proposals, the use of Troubled As…

In a three-hour portion members debated forcing withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan in accordance with the War Powers Act.