Posts Tagged ‘Senate’

Tea party vs. old guard in GOP Senate rift

WASHINGTON (AP) — A long-simmering feud between establishment Republicans and tea partyers broke into full view, with Sen. John McCain accusing younger colleagues of overplaying their hands and tempting Democrats to change Senate rules that protect the minority party. Tweet This Post

Tea party vs. old guard in Senate GOP rift

WASHINGTON (AP) — A long-simmering feud between establishment Republicans and tea partyers is in full view again with Sen. John McCain accusing younger colleagues of using tactics that might tempt Democrats to change Senate rules that now protect the minority party. Tweet This Post

Farm bill: Senate rejects GMO labeling amendment

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly rejected an amendment that would allow states to require labeling of genetically modified foods. Politics News Headlines – Yahoo! News Tweet This Post

Senate rejects bid to let states run food stamps

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday rejected a Republican bid to turn the federal food stamp program over to the states. Tweet This Post

Immigration bill heads to full Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — A far-reaching bill to remake the nation's immigration system is headed to the full Senate, where tough battles are brewing on gay marriage, border security and other contentious issues, with the outcome impossible to predict. Tweet This Post

Obama voices support for Senate immigration bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says a far-reaching immigration overhaul approved by a Senate panel is largely consistent with his own principles. Politics News Headlines – Yahoo! News Tweet This Post

Details of the Senate immigration bill

A look at the 867-page immigration overhaul bill approved Tuesday by the Senate Judiciary Committee: Politics News Headlines – Yahoo! News Tweet This Post

Senate panel approves immigration bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved far-reaching immigration legislation that gives a chance at citizenship to millions living in the country illegally. Tweet This Post