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    Senator Burris Farewell Address

    Senator Roland Burris (D) Illinois gave a farewell speech. He thanked his supporters and his family for his time in Congress.

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    Senate Session, Part 1

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    Air Cargo and Airport Security

    John Pistole and Alan Bersin testified on actions taken to improve air cargo security following the Yemen bomb plot uncovered in October 2010.

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    Military Nominations

    The Senate Armed Services Committee took up the nominations for Air Force General Claude Kehler to head U.S. Strategic Command, and Army General Carter Ham to lead U.S. Africa Command. Quest…

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    Senate Session

    Senator Joe Manchin was sworn in as the senator from West Virginia to fill the seat vacated by the death of former Senator Robert Byrd. Senator Christopher Coons was sworn in as the junior s…

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    Veterans Disability Compensation, Secretary Shinseki

    Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki testified about his decision to expand Agent Orange disability benefits to veterans. He emphasized the research linking Vietnam veterans' exposure to…

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    Gays and Lesbians in the Military

    Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen testified on the potential repeal of the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy barring openly gay and lesbia…

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    Senate Session

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    Marine Corps Commandant Nomination

    The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the pending nomination of General James Amos to the grade of general and to be commandant of the Marine Corps.

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    Senate Session, Part 2

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    Senate Session

    The Senate voted to confirm Elena Kagan as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court on a vote of 63 to 37.

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    Senate Session

    The Senate moved forward with a bill that aims to help states avoid teacher layoffs and also helps with Medicaid payments. Members also continued debate on Elena Kagan’s nomination for assoc…

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    Senate Session

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    Senate Session

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    Senate Session, Part 2

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    Senate Session

    The Senate confirmed the nomination of Sharon Johnson Coleman to be a district judge for the Northern District of Illinois.

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    New START Treaty

    Obama administration officials testified about the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), focusing on implications for national security programs. Among the issues they addressed were …

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    Senate Session

    The Senate unanimously approved the nomination of General David Petraeus to oversee the Afghanistan war, replacing General Stanley McChrystal, who resigned the previous week.

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    Senate Session

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    Senate Session, Part 1

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