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
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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
Connecticut governor to sign gun control bill into law
The legislation includes sweeping new restrictions on weapons and large capacity ammunition magazines
Thursday, Apr 4, 2013 11:45 AM UTCNews Associated Press, Connecticut
Senate drags its feet on background checks
Recent polls show an overwhelming majority of Americans favor universal background checks
Wednesday, Apr 3, 2013 1:35 PM UTCPolitics Universal background checks
Another Senate Dem backs gay marriage
Kay Hagan says that "It’s time to move forward with this issue"
Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 7:18 PM UTCPolitics Kay Hagan, Democrats, Senate
Obama withdraws judicial nomination after two GOP filibusters
The president had nominated Caitlin J. Halligan to serve on a federal appeals court in Washington
Friday, Mar 22, 2013 10:01 PM UTC 47Politics Filibuster
House expected to pass budget plan with deep cuts
The Senate, meanwhile, is working toward the passage of a rival budget measure
Thursday, Mar 21, 2013 12:12 PM UTCBusiness Associated Press, Paul Ryan
Senate report: JPMorgan lied, misled public
A damning report on the "London Whale" debacle will likely intensify calls to put Volcker Rule in place
Friday, Mar 15, 2013 1:11 PM UTCBusiness JPMorgan Chase, Volcker Rule
A very modern filibuster
Rand Paul's filibuster has a hashtag, was tweeted from the Senate floor and has sourced bloggers and livestreamers VIDEO
Wednesday, Mar 6, 2013 9:34 PM UTC 35News Video, Rand Paul, Twitter
Senate Intelligence Committee pushes Brennan forward
The select panel approves the CIA director nomination, which will now go to a full Senate vote
Tuesday, Mar 5, 2013 9:45 PM UTCNews John Brennan, CIA
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