Senate News
Articles 21 - 28 of most recent articles
Bush triumphant as Senate passes wiretap billAFP - The US Senate on Wednesday passed a bill expanding legal authority for electronic wiretaps by spy agencies, handing victory to President George W. Bush after a standoff over anti-terror strategy.
Yahoo! – Jul 10, 2008 01:35 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
How they voted: Senate roll call on medicare bill
AP - The 69-30 roll call by which the Senate approved a bill on Wednesday that would void a 10.6 percent pay cut for doctors treating Medicare patients.
Yahoo! – Jul 9, 2008 11:15 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
AP - The 69-30 roll call by which the Senate approved a bill on Wednesday that would void a 10.6 percent pay cut for doctors treating Medicare patients.
Yahoo! – Jul 9, 2008 11:15 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Senate passes doctor reimbursement bill
AP - The Senate, with Democrat Ted Kennedy casting a crucial vote, approved legislation by a veto-proof margin Wednesday that would void a 10.6 percent pay cut for doctors treating Medicare patients.
Yahoo! – Jul 9, 2008 10:14 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
AP - The Senate, with Democrat Ted Kennedy casting a crucial vote, approved legislation by a veto-proof margin Wednesday that would void a 10.6 percent pay cut for doctors treating Medicare patients.
Yahoo! – Jul 9, 2008 10:14 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Lawyer: Mass. senator in legal trouble is bipolar
AP - A Massachusetts state senator accused of sexually harassing four women in one day has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, an attorney said Wednesday.
Yahoo! – Jul 9, 2008 9:48 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
AP - A Massachusetts state senator accused of sexually harassing four women in one day has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, an attorney said Wednesday.
Yahoo! – Jul 9, 2008 9:48 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Senate roll call on terrorist surveillance bill
AP - The 69-28 roll call by which the Senate approved a bill on Wednesday overhauling controversial rules on secret government eavesdropping. The bill would protect telecommunications companies from lawsuits complaining they helped the U.S. spy on Americans.
Yahoo! – Jul 9, 2008 9:03 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
AP - The 69-28 roll call by which the Senate approved a bill on Wednesday overhauling controversial rules on secret government eavesdropping. The bill would protect telecommunications companies from lawsuits complaining they helped the U.S. spy on Americans.
Yahoo! – Jul 9, 2008 9:03 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Cancer-stricken Kennedy gets ovation on Senate returnAFP - Veteran Senator Edward Kennedy got a standing ovation from his colleagues as he returned to the US Senate Wednesday for the first time since being diagnosed with brain cancer.
Yahoo! – Jul 9, 2008 8:43 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Senators probe DoJ politics, potential profilingAP - Democratic senators cited concerns Wednesday about political meddling and policies likened to racial and ethnic profiling in urging Attorney General Michael Mukasey to ensure the Justice Department abides by the laws it is supposed to enforce.
Yahoo! – Jul 9, 2008 8:33 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Senate clears way for housing rescue voteReuters - The Senate moved closer on Monday to passing election-year legislation meant to save hundreds of thousands of troubled homeowners from foreclosure.
Yahoo! – Jul 8, 2008 3:39 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
