Senate Session
The Senate passed a new version of the bill authorizing federal intervention in financial markets. The revision to the $…
"During the same time period, because of the impediment created by the Orantes injunction, which prohibited the use of expedited removal whe… read more
"During the same time period, because of the impediment created by the Orantes injunction, which prohibited the use of expedited removal when it came to Salvadorans who illegally immigrated into the United States, we saw, in June of 2005, 4,011 Salvadorans; and in February of 2006, that number has virtually not changed at all, to 3,906. So, clearly, the impediment created by this Orantes injunction, that would be overturned and remedied by this amendment, creates an impediment for the Department of Homeland Security when it comes to enforcing our immigration laws." 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.