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Big 'no' votes from McConnell, Bunning
The U.S. Senate voted 60-39 Saturday night , along party lines, to begin debating health care reform on the Senate floor.
Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell of Ky.
Senate moderates on Sunday threatened to scuttle the health care bill if their demands weren't met, frustrating rank-and-file Democrats who say their colleagues' views were out of step with American voters.
Ohio Senators Brown, Voinovich split votes on historic health care reform bill
Everyone agrees that history was made Saturday evening when the US Senate voted on the controversial health care reform bill, but for Ohio senators Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, and George Voinovich, a Republican, their votes came down to doing what hasn't been done since the days of Harry Truman or to saving future generations for having done so.
Legislative Pileup Looms in the Senate
When Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was informed that the House had taken less than an hour to approve an unemployment bill that languished for a month in the Senate, his aides said he did not know whether to laugh or cry.
Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Ill., accompanied by, Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., left, and Sen.
Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., left, Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., center, and Sen. John Thune, R-S
Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., left, Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., center, and Sen.
Robert C. Byrd Becomes Longest Serving Congress Member
Sen. Robert C. Byrd is the longest serving member of Congress in United States history.
5 Alleged 9/11 Conspirators Face Trial in NYC
Americans have demanded justice be served to those responsible for the 9/11 attacks and today marks the first step in making that happen.
GOP Opposition Slows Obama's Judicial Nominees
The Senate votes Tuesday on whether to end a Republican filibuster of President Obama's first judicial nominee, David Hamilton.
Senate won't rush health bill: Top Republican
The U.S. Senate will not rush consideration of health care reform legislation sought by President Barack Obama, and lawmakers can expect a number of amendments, the chamber's top Republican said Sunday.
Health bill foes solicit funds for study
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and an assortment of national business groups opposed to President Barack Obama's health care reform efforts are collecting money to finance an economic study that could be used to portray the legislation as a job-killer and a threat to the nation's economy, according to an e-mail solicitation from a top chamber ...
What Happens If a 9/11 Terrorist Defendant is Found Not Guilty?
"I am absolutely convinced that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed will be subject to the most exacting demands of justice," President Obama said in Tokyo.
McConnell Denounces Decision On 9/11 Suspects
Mitch McConnell is denouncing the decision to have five alleged plotters of the Sept.
Imagine this candidate for governor in 2011. The candidate is female, like 51.1 percent of the population in this commonwealth, which has had just one woman governor and has only 20 women members in a General Assembly of 138.
Grayson assails Paul for refusing to commit to McConnell
Secretary of State Trey Grayson has criticized his opponent in next year's Republican U.S. Senate primary for refusing to promise to support fellow Kentuckian Mitch McConnell as the Senate minority leader.
CU to host Senator Mitch McConnell for book signing
CU to host Senator Mitch McConnell for book signing By Christina Miller, student news writer CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY -U.S. Sen.
Ron Paul's Son Borrows Tactics For Ky. Senate Bid
Former presidential candidate Ron Paul's son is borrowing a page from his father's playbook for his U.S. Senate bid, leaning heavily on Internet fundraising and tapping the enthusiasm of young Republicans on college campuses.
Senator Mitch Mcconnell sympathizes with the Ft. Hood families
Speaking from Washington D.C. Kentucky Senator Mitch Mcconnell also offered his sympathies to the families of those affected by last Thursday's shooting.
Kentucky gets $2.85M for first responders
The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved $2.5 million in funds for protecting first responders and equipping law officers in Kentucky as part of the Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Bill.
Kentucky's Senator McConnell responds to Pelosi health care bill
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky gave a short speech on the Senate floor Monday, blasting H.R. 3962 - The Affordable Health Care for America Act - also known as the "Pelosi bill." Observing that there appears to be a disconnect between the American people and Democrat leaders in Congress, McConnell said: "And nowhere is ...
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