Divided Senate panel approves labor nominee despite GOP concerns about inaccurate testimonyOctober 7th, 2009 Labor nominee clears divided Senate panelWASHINGTON — A sharply divided Senate panel on Wednesday approved New York state's labor commissioner for the No. 3 post at the Labor Department, despite GOP claims that she gave lawmakers inaccurate testimony.
Senate approves apology to American Indians for history of violence against tribesOctober 7th, 2009 Senate approves apology to American IndiansWASHINGTON — The Senate has approved a resolution apologizing to American Indians for years of "ill-conceived policies" and acts of violence by U.S. citizens. Lawmakers said the resolution, included in a defense spending bill approved late Tuesday, was a symbolic gesture meant to promote a renewed commitment to tribal communities.
Obama nominates GOP Senate aide for seat on Commodities Futures Trading CommissionSeptember 10th, 2009 Obama picks GOP Senate aide for CFTC commissionWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has chosen a Republican Senate aide for a seat on the Commodities Futures Trading Commission. The White House announced Scott O'Malia's nomination on Thursday.
Colombian senate approves bill calling for referendum on Uribe's re-electionAugust 20th, 2009 Colombia's senate approves Uribe re-election billBOGOTA — Colombia's Senate voted late Wednesday to pass a bill calling for a referendum on whether to change the constitution to allow President Alvaro Uribe to run for a third term. The measure, which is to be voted on by the lower House next week, was approved 56-2 by senators after deputies from two opposition parties left the 102-member chamber.
Senate confirms Bob Abbey to head national BLMAugust 7th, 2009 Senate confirms Abbey to head BLMCARSON CITY, Nev. — The U.S.
Republicans plan to sink Obama pick to Interior, the first nomination to fail on Senate floorMay 13th, 2009 GOP plan to sink Obama nominationWASHINGTON — Republicans indicated Tuesday that they will try to block President Barack Obama's pick for the No. 2 job at the Interior Department because of a flap over oil leases in Utah.
Senate panel approves Dr. Margaret Hamburg to head FDAMay 13th, 2009 Senate panel approves FDA nomineeWASHINGTON — A Senate panel has approved President Barack Obama's nominee to head the troubled Food and Drug Administration. The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved Dr.
GOP plans to sink Obama's pick for Interior deputy, first nomination to fail on Senate floorMay 13th, 2009 GOP pushes to sink Obama pick for Interior deputyWASHINGTON — Republicans are trying to derail President Barack Obama's pick for the No. 2 job at the Interior Department because of a flap over oil leases in Utah.
GOP blocks Obama's pick for Interior deputy, first nomination halted on Senate floorMay 13th, 2009 GOP blocks Obama pick for Interior DeputyWASHINGTON — Republicans have blocked President Barack Obama's pick for the No. 2 job at the Interior Department because of a flap over oil leases in Utah.
Senate approves nomination of Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske as drug czarMay 8th, 2009 Senate approves Seattle police chief as drug czarWASHINGTON — The Senate has approved the nomination of Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske as the national drug czar. Kerlikowske, a 36-year law enforcement veteran, has said he will take a balanced, science-based approach to the job of director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Cohen joins Geithner at Treasury after Senate confirmation for job combatting terror financingMay 1st, 2009 Cohen wins Senate confirmation for Treasury jobWASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is no longer alone. The Senate has confirmed another Obama Treasury nomination.
US Senate probably won't take up HHS nomination until next weekApril 23rd, 2009 Senate vote on Sebelius likely to slipWASHINGTON — Republican objections to immediate Senate action on President Barack Obama's health secretary nominee will probably push a final vote to next week. It's the latest snag for Obama's attempts to get a Health and Human Services secretary in place to work on a health care overhaul.
Hill heading toward confirmation as new US ambassador to IraqApril 21st, 2009 Senate set to confirm new Iraq envoyWASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Sam Brownback has agreed to cut short debate on the nomination of veteran diplomat Christopher Hill as the next U.S.
Senate committee approves Holder for US attorney generalJanuary 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A Senate committee voted Wednesday to approve Eric Holder as the next top US law enforcement officer, sending the nomination to the full chamber for a final vote. The Senate is expected to approve Holder, 58, to become the first African American to head the Justice Department.
Senate committee approves Geithner to be Treasury secretaryJanuary 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US Senate Finance Committee Thursday approved Timothy Geithner's nomination to be Treasury secretary in President Barack Obama's administration, paving the way for Geithner's confirmation by the full US Senate. The Finance Committee voted 18-5 to send Geithner's nomination to the Senate, which could confirm his appointment later this week.
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