July 15, 2014, 12:49 pm
Senate advances energy nominees
By Ramsey Cox and Laura Barron-Lopez
The Senate voted to advance two of President Obama's nominations to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Senate
July 15, 2014, 11:45 am
Senate Republicans to introduce rival bill on birth control coverage
By Ramsey Cox
The legislation would ensure employers can't block workers from obtaining contraception.
July 15, 2014, 10:39 am
McConnell to oppose 'anti-coal' energy nominee
By Ramsey Cox
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Tuesday that is was “shameful” that President Obama will replace Cheryl LaFleur as chairwoman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) with a “less experienced” nominee.
July 15, 2014, 10:18 am
Reid blasts GOP for declaring ‘victory’ for women
By Ramsey Cox
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) criticized his Republican counterpart, Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), for suggesting that the “struggle for equality is over” for women.
July 15, 2014, 08:51 am
Tuesday: Highway Trust Fund, energy nominees
By Ramsey Cox and Cristina Marcos
The House will consider a measure to replenish the Highway Trust Fund through May 2015. A vote is likely in the late afternoon.
July 14, 2014, 05:13 pm
Sen. Reid tees up bill to reverse Hobby Lobby
By Ramsey Cox
The majority leader set up the first procedural vote on a bill to reverse the ruling.
July 14, 2014, 04:19 pm
Nelson calls for ban on e-cigarette ads
By Ramsey Cox
Nelson called on the Senate to ban ads that he said are targeting children.
July 14, 2014, 02:19 pm
Reid: Judge Judy would toss Obama lawsuit in ‘half a second’
By Ramsey Cox
The Senate leader said the lawsuit against President Obama is a "sham."
July 14, 2014, 11:51 am
Alexander: Stop Obama’s ‘national school board’
By Ramsey Cox
Sen. Lamar Alexander told governors to stand up to President Obama.
July 14, 2014, 10:23 am
Coons: Banning gays from blood donation is unfair ‘relic’
By Ramsey Cox
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) called on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) to change its rule prohibiting gay men from donating blood.
