Booker clashes with Senate Republicans over judicial nominee in heated committee exchange
NEWARK, NJ— Sen. Cory Booker drew sharp criticism Thursday after a tense exchange during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing over the nomination of Emil Bove to a federal judgeship. The incident drew…
Senate Call To Investigate Whale Deaths Omits Any Mention Of Offshore Wind
Nino Cambria on March 29, 2023 TOMS RIVER, NJ – Democratic senators from four states sent a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Tuesday, calling on them to investigate…
Senate Votes To Overturn Expansive Biden Water Regulation
Senate Votes To Overturn Expansive Biden Water Regulation Katelynn Richardson on March 29, 2023 The Senate voted 53-43 Wednesday to overturn the Biden administration’s “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule, which…
Senate Votes To Overturn Presidential War Authorizations Against Iraq
Senate Votes To Overturn Presidential War Authorizations Against Iraq Micaela Burrow on March 29, 2023 The Senate voted Wednesday 66-30 to repeal a pair of resolutions allowing the president to conduct military…
California Bill To Cap Oil Profits Approved By State Senate Committee
California Bill To Cap Oil Profits Approved By State Senate Committee John Hugh DeMastri on March 23, 2023 A California bill sponsored by Governor Gavin Newsom that would cap the profits of…
U.S. Senate panel calls on SVB, Signature Bank ex-CEOs to testify
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate Banking Committee on Thursday called on the former chief executives of Silicon Vally Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank to testify as lawmakers weigh possible action after…
Raising FDIC’s deposit protection limit should be considered -U.S. Senate majority leader
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A proposal to raise the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s $250,000 limit for protecting depositors’ accounts should be considered, but any costs should be paid by the banks, not taxpayers,…
Senate Clears Polistina Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids
Health insurers may soon be required to cover hearing aids and cochlear implants for individuals under 21 years of age thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina and approved today by…
Senate Clears Corrado Bill That Encourages Participation in State Water Assistance Program
The New Jersey Senate cleared legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that would help more struggling households receive assistance with their water bills.…
Senate Approves Bucco Bill Honoring New Jersey Military Veteran
The New Jersey Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony M. Bucco that designates a portion of Interstate Highway Route 287 as the Warren E. Wilhide Interchange.…
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Won’t Run For Senate In 2024
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Won’t Run For Senate In 2024 Mary Lou Masters on March 20, 2023 Former Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Monday he will not run for Senate…
Senate Overcomes Major Hurdle In Repealing The President’s War Authorizations In Iraq
Senate Overcomes Major Hurdle In Repealing The President’s War Authorizations In Iraq Micaela Burrow on March 16, 2023 The Senate completed a procedural vote in favor of repealing a pair of authorizations…
U.S. Senate panel to vote on aviation nominee next week
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee said on Wednesday it plans to vote next week on President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).…
U.S. Senate banking panel to hold hearings on sector’s woes, chair says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Democratic head of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday said the panel would hold hearings on the bank industry’s problems but that any new legislation was unlikely…
Brazil’s Senate set to approve invitation for central bank chief’s hearing
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s Senate Economic Affairs Committee (CAE) is expected to agree on Tuesday to invite Central Bank Governor Roberto Campos Neto to testify at a hearing on the country’s high…
Norfolk Southern CEO to appear before another Senate panel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The CEO of Norfolk Southern Corp will appear before the Senate Commerce Committee on March 22 at a rail safety hearing, according to a spokesperson for the committee. CEO…
Washington, D.C., council pulls crime bill that Senate is poised to block
By Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Democratic-controlled Washington city council on Monday withdrew a bill aimed at overhauling the city’s criminal code, which Congress had been set to overturn in a…
Senate Unanimously Votes To Declassify Intel On COVID-19 Origins
Senate Unanimously Votes To Declassify Intel On COVID-19 Origins Katelynn Richardson on March 2, 2023 The Senate voted unanimously Wednesday on a bill that requires the Director of National Intelligence to declassify…
‘Demographic Diversity’: Senate Confirms Fourth Biden Judicial Nominee This Week
‘Demographic Diversity’: Senate Confirms Fourth Biden Judicial Nominee This Week Katelynn Richardson on March 1, 2023 The Senate confirmed a fourth Biden judicial nominee this week, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting…
Sen. Mike Lee Torches Key World Ally On Senate Floor For ‘Unjustly’ Imprisoning Navy Lieutenant
Sen. Mike Lee Torches Key World Ally On Senate Floor For ‘Unjustly’ Imprisoning Navy Lieutenant Mary Lou Masters on March 1, 2023 Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah demanded Japan return imprisoned…
US Senate Democrats back Biden’s FAA nominee, Republicans question his experience
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A leading U.S. Senate Democrat on Wednesday said Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington has what it takes to “move a big bureaucracy” as the Federal…
US Senate moves toward ending ‘forever war’ authorizations
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Senate committee will consider legislation next week that would repeal two authorizations for past wars in Iraq, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Wednesday,…
‘Precious Tax Dollars’: Idaho Senate Rejects School Choice Program Over Whopping $45 Million Cost
‘Precious Tax Dollars’: Idaho Senate Rejects School Choice Program Over Whopping $45 Million Cost Reagan Reese on February 28, 2023 The Idaho Senate rejected a school choice bill on Monday that would…
Senate Republicans Comment on Murphy’s FY 2024 Budget Proposal
Senate Republicans commented on Gov. Phil Murphy’s FY 2024 budget proposal saying it's a massive increase in spending, doesn't provide inflation relief or transparency, and continues harmful cuts to hundreds of school…
Senate Approves Oroho Bill that Would Protect Individuals with Disabilities
Parents of children with disabilities may soon be able to file a complaint for guardianship six months before a child reaches the age of 18 thanks to bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen.…
Senate Democrats Block Pennacchio’s Effort to Enact 30-Day Moratorium on Wind Farm Surveys to Investigate Whale Deaths
New Jersey Senate Democrats blocked an effort by Sen. Joe Pennacchio to enact a 30-day moratorium on wind farm survey work to determine if there's a link to a sudden surge in…
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