Highlights
A collection of news and information related to U.S. Senate published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-12 of 6879
» View kspr.com items only
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11-574
•
Next >
-
-
-
Backers of immigration reform embrace upbeat economic assessment
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Backers of a landmark immigration bill voiced confidence on Wednesday that it will pass the U.S. Senate as early as next week, propelled by new evidence that the sweeping legislation would boost the economy and help narrow the...Tags: Ted Cruz, Politics, Migration, Immigration Reform Legislation (2013), National Security
-
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski backs same-sex marriage
McClatchy Washington BureauWASHINGTON Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said Wednesday she's changed her views and now supports gay marriage, becoming the third Senate Republican to do so. Murkowski declared as recently as her 2010 re-election campaign that she believes marriage...Tags: Mark Kirk, Politics, Defense of Marriage Act, Same-Sex Marriage, Family
-
As fires rage, feds cut funding on prevention
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — As the West battles one catastrophic wildfire after another, the federal government is spending less and less on its main program for preventing blazes in the first place. A combination of government austerity and...
Tags: Nature Conservancy, U.S. Department of the Interior, Mark Udall, Ron Wyden, Politics
-
Why Hillary Clinton should part with Bill
Hillary Clinton's return to the living was almost flawless. Almost. She unveiled her Twitter account (young and with-it), and referred knowingly to the pantsuit (mature and self-aware). She didn't look tan (that would be too "Real Housewives of New...Tags: Vladimir Putin, Politics, Twitter, Inc., BlackBerry, White House
-
Business, labor groups urge U.S. Senate to pass immigration bill
Reuters* Groups say immigration reform key to U.S. economy * Bill crafted by bipartisan group of senators * Faces toughest fight in Republican-controlled Senate By Caren Bohan WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) - Seeking to boost momentum for a broad U.S....Tags: Politics, Migration, Immigration Reform Legislation (2013), White House, Labor Legislation
-
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski Announces Her Support of Same-Sex Marriage
Channel 2 NewsSenator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), in an announcement she concedes will cause controversy, says she now supports legalizing same-sex marriage. “As one who is a strong proponent in personal freedom, in ensuring that government has a limited role in...Tags: Mark Kirk, Politics, Same-Sex Marriage, Family, Gays and Lesbians
-
Business, labor groups urge Senate to pass immigration bill
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Seeking to boost momentum for a broad immigration bill, the country's top manufacturing association and one of the largest labor unions joined forces on Wednesday to push Congress to pass the legislation. In a letter to the Senate,...Tags: Politics, Migration, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Immigration Reform Legislation (2013), White House
-
CORRECTED-Business, labor groups urge U.S. Senate to pass immigration bill
Reuters(Corrects third bullet to read House instead of Senate) * Groups say immigration reform key to U.S. economy * Bill crafted by bipartisan group of senators * Faces toughest fight in Republican-controlled House By Caren Bohan WASHINGTON, June 19...Tags: Politics, Migration, Immigration Reform Legislation (2013), White House, Labor Legislation
-
Allen West contemplates challenging Sen. Marco Rubio in 2016 primary
Sun SentinelFormer U.S. Rep. Allen West mused Wednesday about the possibility of challenging U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., in the 2016 primary. That assumes, of course, that Rubio is a candidate for a second term in the U.S. Senate instead of running for...Tags: Politics, Immigration Reform Legislation (2013), Radio Industry, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Allen West
-
Snyder joins Cuccinelli Campaign
Pete Snyder, who lost his bid for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor in May, has joined Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's gubernatorial campaign as finance committee co-chairman, according to a Cuccinelli campaign press release. "Pete...Tags: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Ken Cuccinelli, Politics, Republican Party, Regional Authority
Jan 30, 2012
|Story| KSPR-TV
Jan 30, 2012
|Story| KSPR-TV
Jun 19, 2013
|Story| Reuters
Jun 19, 2013
|Story| McClatchy-Tribune
Jun 19, 2013
|Story| Petoskey News
Jun 19, 2013
|Column| Allentown Morning Call
Jun 19, 2013
|Story| Reuters
Jun 19, 2013
|Story| KTUU
Jun 19, 2013
|Story| Reuters
Jun 19, 2013
|Story| Reuters
Jun 19, 2013
|Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Jun 19, 2013
| Daily Press
Original site for U.S. Senate topic gallery.