March 14, 2014, 04:02 pm
By Ramsey Cox
Republican senators proposed a constitutional amendment Thursday that would allow states to reject federal laws, such as ObamaCare.
Sens. Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced S.J.Res. 34, which would allow states to repeal federal laws and regulations if ratified by the two-thirds of state legislatures across the country.
March 14, 2014, 03:01 pm
By Ramsey Cox
Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) criticized President Obama Friday for announcing that his administration would review their deportation process to see if it can be done “more humanely.”
“The administration cannot be trusted to enforce any...
March 14, 2014, 01:30 pm
By Ramsey Cox
House and Senate leaders of the Foreign Relations Committees introduced legislation Thursday that would place sanctions against Venezuelans violently suppressing democratic protesters in the country.
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) introduced S. 2142, the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act, with Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as a lead co-sponsor.
March 14, 2014, 10:14 am
By Ramsey Cox
Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) introduced a bill Thursday that would ensure an independent inspector general investigates allegations of misconduct within the Department of Justice (DOJ).
“Inspectors General are true watchdogs who save taxpayer dollars and help deliver better services to Americans,” Tester said. “This bill is a common-sense measure that makes sure taxpayers are getting the level of service they expect and increases oversight of an agency.”
March 13, 2014, 08:26 pm
By Ramsey Cox
The Senate passed a bill Thursday that aims to make it easier for regions of the country hit by a hard, cold winter to access propane and other home heating fuels.
The bill would extend the ability of truckers hauling fuel to drive for longer hours to ensure remote regions have enough fuel until the end of May.
March 13, 2014, 07:22 pm
By Ramsey Cox
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Thursday that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (D-Nev.) negative depiction of the Koch brothers makes them seem like the “Grinch who stole Christmas.”
{mosads}“It’s as if they are the Grinch who stole Christmas in his telling,” Cruz said on the Senate floor Thursday refering to the children's book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
March 13, 2014, 06:04 pm
By Ramsey Cox
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said he is “embarrassed” by members of his own party.
March 13, 2014, 05:15 pm
By Ramsey Cox
The Senate confirmed the next U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands.
March 13, 2014, 05:13 pm
By Ramsey Cox
The bill now heads to President Obama's desk for his signature before becoming law.
March 13, 2014, 04:11 pm
By Ramsey Cox
The Senate voted 97-1 Thursday to pass a bill that improves child care for low-income working families.
“Every family in America with children is concerned about child care,” Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), a lead author of the bill, said. “This bill ensures that all children get the care they need and deserve.”
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