Jun 03 Watch Carbon-cutting plan proves politically controversial in states where Senate control will be decided By PBS News Hour Continue watching
May 23 White House aides respond to foreign policy criticism from Capitol Hill By Donna Cassata, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- White House officials have been holding private meetings this week aimed at soothing lawmakers' concerns over the U.S. posture in Syria, the future of the American military presence in Afghanistan and defense spending. The meetings come as a… Continue reading
May 19 Watch Sen. Warren takes on Washington to give working class Americans 'A Fighting Chance' By PBS News Hour Sen. Elizabeth Warren joins Judy Woodruff to discuss her new memoir, “A Fighting Chance,” in which she criticizes the big banks and Washington politicians for weakening America’s middle class. Warren advocates for a hike in the minimum wage to ensure… Continue watching
May 16 Watch News Wrap: Top VA health official resigns after testimony By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, Dr. Robert Petzel, the top health official at the Department of Veterans Affairs, has resigned. He testified Thursday before a Senate panel on the department's failures to provide adequate care for veterans. Also, the Department… Continue watching
May 15 Watch VA Secretary Shinseki grilled by Senate panel over failures to provide care By PBS News Hour Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki appeared in front of a Senate panel to defend his agency against accusations that a V.A. hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, falsified scheduling reports, and that up to 40 veterans died awaiting treatment. Senators on both… Continue watching
May 12 Keystone pipeline, energy efficiency bill vote go nowhere in the Senate By Quinn Bowman Gridlock and dysfunction in the US Senate persisted Monday, as a bipartisan bill that would create incentives for a more energy efficient economy was blocked by Republicans who said they weren’t given the opportunity to offer their preferred amendments. Continue reading
May 09 Former GOP leaders speak in favor of minimum wage hike By Chelsea Coatney A week after Senate Republicans blocked a bill that would raise the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour nationwide, former Massachusetts governor and 2012 Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney came out in support of a minimum wage increase. Continue reading
May 08 Watch Republicans praise reputation of Obama's HHS secretary choice, take aim at Affordable Care Act By PBS News Hour Continue watching
May 07 Watch In first primaries, Republicans gain footing for Senate showdown By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 07 Senate votes to extend jobless benefits for long-term unemployed By David Espo, Associated Press Updated | 6:21 p.m. EDT: WASHINGTON -- On Wednesday, the Senate voted, 59-38, to extend jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed that expired late last year. Capping a three-month struggle, the approval sends the legislation to a hostile reception… Continue reading