Senate bill on immigration could be released next week

Apr. 5, 2013
Legislators say a senate proposal on immigration is underway and could be ready next week. 

After stroke, Kirk returns to Senate

Jan. 3, 2013
Sen. Mark Kirk walked the 45 steps up the Capitol on Thursday and reclaimed his seat in the U.S. Senate on the first day of the 113th Congress.

Hawaii's Sen. Daniel Inouye dies at 88

Dec. 18, 2012
HONOLULU — On Dec.

Quinn vows to pursue assault weapons ban

Nov. 28, 2012
Gov. Quinn hasn't given up on the assault-weapons ban that fizzled in the Illinois Senate today.

Kirk to return to Congress in January

Nov. 7, 2012
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is setting his priorities for his return to Washington.Kirk hasn't been back to the U.S.

7 takeaways from this election

Nov. 7, 2012
This election was a snapshot of the future. Here are seven reasons why.

Dems in the senate, Romney doubles down, and crazy David Rivera

Nov. 2, 2012
Democrats will very likely gain seats in the senate, Romney doubles down on his Jeep-going-to-China bet, and Florida Congressman David Rivera's South Florida race gets even weirder, as the countdown to the election continues.

Durbin to House: Pass Senate's transportation bill

Mar. 15, 2012
The United States Senate has passed a bipartisan transportation bill just a few weeks before current programs are set to expire.

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