Democrats seek to override Supreme Court ruling that raised bar for proving age discriminationOctober 7th, 2009 Age bias bill responds to Supreme Court rulingWASHINGTON — Democrats want to counter a recent Supreme Court ruling that makes it harder for older workers to prove they are the victims of age discrimination. The Senate Judiciary Committee is hearing testimony Wednesday on a bill that would effectively nullify a high court decision that changed the interpretation of age bias laws.
Senate Democratic leader Reid supports temporary appointment for Kennedy's seatAugust 27th, 2009 Reid backs interim appointment for Kennedy's seatWASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he backs a change in Massachusetts law to allow the governor to appoint a temporary replacement for the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's seat.
Leading senator says bipartisan health care negotiations still 'on track'August 19th, 2009 Bipartisan health talks to continue by phoneWASHINGTON — A key Democratic committee chairman involved in talks on a compromise health care plan said Wednesday they are on track to reach agreement. A spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he'd prefer a bipartisan deal but "patience is not unlimited."
Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., said his group of three Democrats and three Republicans "is on track to reach a bipartisan agreement on comprehensive health care reform" that can pass a divided Senate.
AP Sources: Bipartisan Senate negotiators have Sept. 15 deadline on health careAugust 1st, 2009 AP Sources: Deadline for bipartisan health effortWASHINGTON — Democratic officials say a Sept. 15 deadline has been imposed on efforts to produce a bipartisan agreement on health care legislation in the Senate.
Bipartisan negotiators say they can deliver coverage for 95 percent of AmericansJuly 29th, 2009 Senate negotiators pare cost of health overhaulWASHINGTON — Senators trying to reach a bipartisan compromise on health care overhaul are reporting progress paring the costs of the plan as they push for a deal this week. Sen. Max Baucus of Montana, the Democrat leading the negotiations, said Wednesday new estimates from the Congressional Budget Office show the plan that's taking shape would cover 95 percent of Americans by 2015, and cost about $900 billion over 10 years.
Top Republican on Senate Judiciary Committee says he remains troubled by Sotomayor's recordJuly 19th, 2009 Hearings fail to sway Sessions to Sotomayor's sideWASHINGTON — The top Republican on the Senate committee reviewing Sonia Sotomayor's nomination said Sunday her testimony did not settle his concerns about elevating her to the Supreme Court. "I was troubled by a number of the things the nominee has said, a number of the rulings she has made," said Alabama Sen.
Senate Democrats urge Minn. governor to certify that Franken has won Coleman's Senate seatJune 30th, 2009 Senate Democrats to Pawlenty: certify FrankenWASHINGTON — Senate Democrats are urging Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty to certify Democrat Al Franken's election to the Senate following the state Supreme Court's ruling that the former Saturday Night Live comedian defeated GOP incumbent Norm Coleman.
AP sources: Revised health care plan in Senate $400 billion less costly than last weekJune 23rd, 2009 AP sources: Cost of Senate plan coming downWASHINGTON — Officials say key Senate Democrats have whittled more than $400 billion off the cost of a health care plan that carried a $1.6 trillion price tag a week ago, and they continue to seek cuts. One senator, Kent Conrad of North Dakota, says the changes so far include reduced subsidies to help the uninsured purchase coverage, as well as other undisclosed changes.
AP source: Governor to force NY Senate into special session if it doesn't resolve standoffJune 19th, 2009 AP source: NY governor will force Senate sessionALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov.
NY Senate splits 31-31 1 week after coup, leadership still uncertain, court gives more timeJune 16th, 2009 NY Senate splits 31-31, power share still soughtALBANY, N.Y. — A dissident Democrat who helped Republicans seize power in the New York Senate a week ago has returned to the Democratic fold and declared that Democrats must retake the majority he cost them.
NY judge says he won't rule on Senate takeover, urges legislators to resolve who's in chargeJune 16th, 2009 NY judge tosses Senate case back to lawmakersALBANY, N.Y. — A judge says he won't rule on last week's takeover of the New York Senate by a coalition of Republicans and dissident Democrats.
NY Senate leadership crisis lingers: Court doesn't restore Democrats, but GOP session is briefJune 12th, 2009 NY Senate leadership crisis lingersALBANY, N.Y. — A leadership crisis in the New York Senate continues after a day of legal maneuvering and confusion in the Capitol.
Republicans protest Democrats' quick timetable for Sotomayor hearingsJune 9th, 2009 Republicans balk at Sotomayor hearing dateWASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are protesting Democrats' decision to schedule confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor for July 13, saying they need more time to review her record. Alabama Sen.
Republicans, 2 dissident Democrats flip control of NY's SenateJune 8th, 2009 GOP, 2 Dems flip power balance in NY senateALBANY, N.Y. — Republicans and two dissident Democrats took control of New York's Senate on Monday after the two New York City renegades voted with the GOP to throw the fledgling Democratic majority out of power.
Senate defeats bid that would have let homeowners seek foreclosure relief in bankruptcy courtApril 30th, 2009 Senate defeats anti-foreclosure billWASHINGTON — With President Barack Obama on the sidelines, the Senate defeated his promise of a bankruptcy court refuge for hundreds of thousands of families about to lose their homes to foreclosure. The Senate voted 45-51 against the legislation, which would have let debt-ridden homeowners seek mortgage relief in bankruptcy court.
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