Senate Session
The Senate passed a new version of the bill authorizing federal intervention in financial markets. The revision to the $…
Sen. Bernie Sanders decries the economic failure of the Bush administration, lamenting the tax policy record of privileging the rich and pow… read more
Sen. Bernie Sanders decries the economic failure of the Bush administration, lamenting the tax policy record of privileging the rich and powerful at the expense of the poor and middle class (where corporate, individual, and estate tax cuts at the top have fueled a record rise in inequality), and the administration's failure to address serious needs in education, health care, infrastructure, and employment. close
The Senate passed a new version of the bill authorizing federal intervention in financial markets. The revision to the $…
The Senate resumed debate over the confirmation of Samuel Alito as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Unit…
The Senate continued work on a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.
The Senate continued debate on a resolution that would authorize the president to use force against Iraq.