Senate panel approves immigration overhaul
The legislation will grant citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:39 AM UTCPolitics Associated Press, Senate
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Apple uses foreign companies to avoid billions in taxes
According to a Senate investigation, the world's most valuable company has stashed $102 billion in cash overseas
Monday, May 20, 2013 9:26 PM UTCTechnology Associated Press, Apple, Senate
Can a liberal wonk save the Senate?
Ron Wyden believes sequestration is a blessing in disguise, giving Congress a chance to reevaluate its priorities
Monday, May 20, 2013 6:17 PM UTCPolitics AlterNet, Senate, Oregon, Ron Wyden
Obstruction will ruin GOP
Playing politics and abusing the system can excite the extremes, but it's a recipe for long-term political disaster
Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:00 AM UTC 169Politics Republicans, Senate, Jack Lew
Reid: Republicans hypocritical for Benghazi, IRS outrage
"Where was their outrage when groups on the other side of the political spectrum were under attack?" he said
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 8:02 PM UTC 17Politics Harry Reid, Senate, Republicans
Hidden in immigration reform, vast biometrics plan
The bill under debate in the Senate contains a proposal mandating a massive database of every adult American
Friday, May 10, 2013 2:04 PM UTC 29Technology biometrics, Senate
Coburn wants to tack pro-gun amendments onto Senate water bill
The Senate is scheduled to vote on the amendments on Wednesday [UPDATED]
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 4:12 PM UTCPolitics Tom Coburn, Oklahoma, Senate
Senate bill to end tax-free Internet shopping
The legislation, which is expected to pass, would allow states to collect sales taxes on web purchases
Monday, May 6, 2013 11:47 AM UTC 14Technology Associated Press, Senate
More poll backlash for senators who opposed background checks
A new PPP survey shows that the approval ratings for senators who opposed the measure dropped since the vote
Monday, Apr 29, 2013 4:04 PM UTCPolitics PPP, background checks
Senate passes bill easing FAA furloughs
The legislation aims to increase staffing and reduce mounting flight delays
Friday, Apr 26, 2013 12:00 PM UTCBusiness Associated Press, FAA
Despite background check consensus, mixed sentiment on gun bill
According to a new poll, 39 percent say they were "very happy" or "relieved" that gun control failed
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 1:23 PM UTCPolitics Gun Control, Senate
CISPA in limbo in busy Senate
The controversial cybersecurity bill passed the House, but the Senate hasn't take up the issue
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 12:55 PM UTCTechnology cispa, Senate, Cybersecurity
Reid: There may be a “path forward” on background checks
"We're going to do our best to get something just as soon as we can," he said
Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 9:38 PM UTCPolitics background checks, Harry Reid
Celebrities condemn Senate for blocking gun control bill
Including "Breaking Bad" stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul
Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 9:30 PM UTCEntertainment Celebrity, Hollywood, NRA
Sister of Newtown victim: I am “disgusted and disappointed in our Senate”
"They are supposed to be there for us, and speak for us. Who were they speaking for today?," she asked CNN VIDEO
Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 1:32 PM UTCNews Video, Gun Control, gun reform
Senate rejects expanded background checks
The vote was a major victory for the NRA, which opposed the plan as an infringement on gun rights
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013 8:48 PM UTC 10News Associated Press, Senate
Why ricin is so scary
A do-it-your-self terrorist's dream: Reputedly easy to make and incredibly toxic
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 11:47 PM UTC 10Technology Ricin, Terrorism, poison, Senate
Bipartisan immigration bill to be unveiled
The legislation would put new focus on prospective immigrants' employment potential
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 12:29 PM UTCPolitics Associated Press, Immigration
Manchin, Toomey to announce deal on background checks
The two senators have reportedly reached a deal to expand background checks to all commercial sales of guns
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013 1:18 PM UTCPolitics Joe Manchin, Pat Toomey
House members finalizing sweeping immigration bill
The legislation would offer work permits and possible citizenship to millions living illegally in the U.S.
Friday, Apr 5, 2013 11:15 AM UTCNews Associated Press
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