Former HP chief Fiorina takes formal step toward possible US Senate challenge to Boxer

October 7th, 2009 Calif. senator plans hearing on toxic school waterFRESNO, Calif. — A U.S. Senate environment committee plans to hold hearings to address the widespread problem of toxic drinking water in the nation's schools.

October 7th, 2009 Boxer plans hearing on toxic school drinking waterFRESNO, Calif. — The head of the U.S.

October 5th, 2009 EPA to brief Boxer on toxic school drinking waterFRESNO, Calif. — A California senator called on the head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Monday to disclose how the agency plans to address the widespread problem of toxic drinking water in the nation's schools.

October 4th, 2009 GOP senator silent on whether Ensign should stayWASHINGTON — The second-ranking Senate Republican offered no support Sunday for embattled Sen. John Ensign, facing renewed criticism over an extramarital affair with an aide and the actions he took on behalf of her husband.

September 30th, 2009 Calif. GOP looks to 2010 races for gov., US SenateINDIAN WELLS, Calif. — The Republican race to challenge liberal stalwart Barbara Boxer for her U.S.

September 21st, 2009 Mass. Senate to debate Kennedy succession billBOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate is expected to take up a bill that would allow the governor to appoint an interim replacement for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Edward Kennedy.

September 10th, 2009 LeMieux sworn in as Florida's new senatorWASHINGTON — George LeMieux (leh-MYOO') is Florida's newest senator. LeMieux was sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden Thursday afternoon, replacing Republican Sen.

September 9th, 2009 Sen. Harkin takes the reins of health panelWASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says that Sen. Tom Harkin — a progressive liberal and ardent supporter of President Barack Obama's plan to create a public insurance plan — will take over the health and education committee.

August 25th, 2009 Alaska senator hosting climate-change tourANCHORAGE, Alaska — Sen. Mark Begich says he'll host four other senators on a "climate change" tour this weekend in Alaska.

August 24th, 2009 Alec Baldwin passing on challenge to LiebermanHARTFORD, Conn. — A spokesman for Alec Baldwin says the actor has no plans to challenge Connecticut Sen.

July 31st, 2009 Court: NY's lt gov can keep post during disputeNEW YORK — An appeals court has ruled that Richard Ravitch, an oftentimes adviser to New York governors, can continue serving as the state's lieutenant governor pending a legal challenge over his appointment — but he cannot preside over the state Senate. Thursday's Appellate Division ruling leaves Ravitch in place at least until an Aug.

June 27th, 2009 Obama: Energy bill is bold stepWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is calling House passage of an energy bill "a bold and necessary step.' And he says it holds promise for creating new industries and millions of new jobs. Obama says that the bill will reduce America's dependence on foreign oil and decrease the release of pollutants that lead to global warming.

May 8th, 2009 Ridge won't challenge Specter for Pa. Senate seatWASHINGTON — Former Pennsylvania Gov.

April 30th, 2009 NH moves a step closer to allowing gay marriageCONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire is a step closer to allowing gay marriage after a state Senate vote.

April 25th, 2009 Boxer: Get ready for tough re-election fightSACRAMENTO, Calif. — U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer is warning Democratic supporters to get ready for a tough re-election campaign next year.