Obama Asks Americans to Push Senate Passage of Jobs Bill

Saturday, October 8th, 2011

President Barack Obama said his $447 billion jobs package, which faces a test vote in the Senate, would provide the U.S. economy “with the jolt that it really needs right now” and asked Americans to urge their senators to support the legislation. Find more info about Obama Asks Americans to Push ...

Senate Blocks Bill to Ease Restrictions for Illegal Immigrants

Sunday, December 19th, 2010

A group of Senate Democrats joined Republicans yesterday to block a measure allowing legal status for some younger illegal immigrants, a new setback for advocates who have sought the immigration-law change for a decade. Find more info about Senate Blocks Bill to Ease Restrictions for Illegal Immigrants photos videos pictures. read ...

Senate Blocks Bill to Ease Immigration Restrictions

Saturday, December 18th, 2010

A group of Senate Democrats joined Republicans to block a measure allowing legal status for some younger illegal immigrants, a new setback for advocates who have sought the immigration-law change for a decade. Find more info about Senate Blocks Bill to Ease Immigration Restrictions photos videos pictures. read more

Senate to Pass $858 Billion Tax Bill

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

The U.S. Senate is poised to pass President Barack Obama’s $858 billion proposal to extend Bush- era tax cuts for all income levels, cut payroll taxes and extend expanded jobless benefits. Find more info about Senate to Pass $858 Billion Tax Bill photos videos pictures. read more

Senate passes food safety bill in wake of outbreaks

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

The Senate has passed legislation to make food safer in the wake of deadly E. coli and salmonella outbreaks, potentially giving the government broad new powers to increase inspections of food processing facilities and force companies to recall tainted food. Find more info about Senate passes food safety bill in wake ...