Senate Votes to Approve Tax Cut Legislation
WASHINGTON-Within an hour after the U.S. House passed the payroll tax cut, the Senate did likewise on a 60-36 passing vote. The legislation now goes to the desk of the President for signing.
Murkowski Applauds Approval of Shell’s Arctic Spill Prevention Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today congratulated the U.S. Department of the Interior for its approval of Shell’s oil discharge prevention and contingency plan for Alaska’s Chukchi Sea.
Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum Says Media Employing Double Standard
Rick Santorum pointed out on CBS today that the media is using double standards and playing :Gotcha Politics" over comments made by a supporter yesterday.
$29 Million Raised by Obama for the Month of January
In what will probably be the most expensive campaign in U.S. history, President Obama has raised $29.1 Million for his war chest in the month of January.