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The United States Senate voted 81 to 13 to override US President Donald Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Friday, marking the first time the president’s veto has been overridden by Congress. [read post]
28 Oct 2020, 5:01 am by Kelsey Landau
On the contrary, a leading enabler of such practices is the United States—and so, too, does the United States bear many of their ill effects. [read post]
5 Apr 2013, 12:11 pm by Gritsforbreakfast
Locals in Jones County and Mineral Wells, where the Senate would close a private facility, have been lobbying for more units than the state needs, but Heaven knows why the House wants to keep open the ignominious Dawson State Jail. [read post]
25 Nov 2018, 7:42 am by Dafna H. Rand
These senators seem to realize the quandary: Earlier support and training offered by the United States can now be deployed, without oversight, for any purpose, including confronting a threat that does not align with U.S. strategic interests. [read post]
30 Jun 2009, 11:57 am
According to the LA Times (click  here), the Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that Al Franken should be certified as the winner of that state’s US Senate race. [read post]
8 Jun 2010, 2:50 pm by Quanah Spencer
With the entrance of Dino Rossi as the Republican candidate into Washington state’s Senate race against incumbent Democratic Senator Patty Murray on May 26, the ground has been set for the ensuing battle which will be influenced on a national level. [read post]
19 Nov 2014, 11:05 am by Inside Privacy
  Senator Leahy, the sponsor of the bill, expressed dismay over the block, stating that  “fomenting fear stifles serious debate and constructive solutions. [read post]
5 Oct 2019, 3:22 pm by Melanie Fontes
Article II, Section 4 of the United States Constitution provides for impeachment, stating: The President, Vice President and all civil officers of the United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors. [read post]
24 Jun 2016, 12:45 am by Media Law Prof
The Subcommittee on Investigations of the United States Senate Permanment Subcomittee on Investigations Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs has issued a report on the activities of some cable and satellite companies indicating that they have overcharged their customers... [read post]
28 Apr 2009, 10:54 pm
Legislation introduced in the House of Representatives on Earth Day would put the United States in the lead of responding to the worldwide crisis in drinking water and sanitation. [read post]
5 Jul 2011, 1:31 pm
Senator Jennifer Beck is proud to announce that the concurrent resolution she sponsors urging the United States government to take additional action to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon passed the State Senate on June 29th. “This has become an even more urgent matter as the uprisings in the Middle East continue,” said Beck, “and Middle Eastern leaders become more desperate to preserve their power. [read post]
22 May 2008, 12:20 pm
Walt will hopefully soon receive a vote by the full Senate and be confirmed as the United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina. [read post]
25 Mar 2009, 6:26 am
The United States Senate last night confirmed Gary Locke as the nation's 36th Commerce Secretary by unanimous consent. [read post]
29 Nov 2012, 12:48 pm by Steve Satterfield
  The Committee adopted Senator Leahy's manager's amendment (which we discussed here), with a minor modification proposed by Senators Cornyn and Lee. [read post]
29 Nov 2012, 12:48 pm by Steve Satterfield
  The Committee adopted Senator Leahy's manager's amendment (which we discussed here), with a minor modification proposed by Senators Cornyn and Lee. [read post]
7 Sep 2012, 8:06 am
The United States Senate passed a bill in August extending the EB-5 Regional Center Program (RCP) for an additional three years. [read post]
4 Aug 2007, 3:12 am
The bill establishes legal guidelines of how the United States [read post]
23 Oct 2003, 3:33 pm
Chile's Senate approved a free trade agreement with the United States Wednesday, paving the way for the accord to become effective Jan. 1. [read post]