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WSJ: 'America's Other Auto Industry'

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:19:35 CST

Energy Price Plunge is a Short-Term Effect of the Credit Crisis

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:03:31 CST

11.26.08 President Kennedy once observed: “In a crisis, be aware of the danger, but recognize the opportunity." Today, America’s credit crisis is roiling Wall Street and pushing the economy into a recession. However, one of the few benefits of the economic slowdown is the decrease of energy prices caused by a decline in global demand. The cost of a barrel of oil has fallen almost 70 percent in just four months. While some politicians are ready to take the energy issue off the table, we should use this short-term drop in costs to renew our commitment to a long-term energy solution. If we take the necessary measures to increase domestic energy production today, it will strengthen America’s economy and national security tomorrow.

Week of November 24th

Ben Cardin's Senate Member Office (D-MD) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:36 CST

Economic Stimulus and Inauguration

A Path to Accomplishment, Not Gridlock

Mitch McConnell's Senate Leadership Office (R) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:26:12 CST

Week of November 17th

Ben Cardin's Senate Member Office (D-MD) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:00:36 CST

Online Hate Crime, the Housing Market, and a 111th Congress Preview

Diabetes is a Growing Health Risk for Children

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:03:07 CST

11.21.08 Parents often casually remark that today’s children grow up too quickly. In one particularly alarming sense, that sentiment is true. A generation of children whose health has been threatened by sedentary behavior and poor eating habits now face some of the deadly health risks once limited to adults, such as type 2 diabetes. Without serious lifestyle changes, these children could struggle with significant, lifelong health challenges, including heart disease, hypertension, high blood pressure, and kidney disease.

Romney: 'Let Detroit Go Bankrupt'

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:53:51 CST

Vietnam Memorial Wall Traveling Exhibit Comes to South Carolina

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (3) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:53:36 CST

DeMint Is 'One of the GOP's Rising Stars'

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:29:08 CST

Quote of the Week

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:26:29 CST

Republican Leadership Team Announced

Mitch McConnell's Senate Leadership Office (R) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:07:31 CST

BLOOMBERG: DeMint vs. Nelson on Auto Bailout

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:00:50 CST

DeMint's Quote of the Week

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:15:55 CST

McConnell Statement On The Yet-To-Be-Written Democrat Spending/Bailout Bill

Mitch McConnell's Senate Leadership Office (R) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:17:14 CST

FOX: DeMint Explains Opposition to Auto Bailout

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:18:07 CST

WSJ Video: 'Lazy Lame Ducks?'

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:01:06 CST

Big Three Bankruptcy Could Save Industry

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:15:30 CST

FOX: DeMint Discusses Trouble With 'Card Check' Legislation

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:06:13 CST

Texas Military Heroes Span Generations

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:02:17 CST

11.14.08 As we celebrated Veterans Day, we remembered that generations of courageous men and women served in our armed forces to ensure we remain a land of opportunity. Since the earliest days of our nation, whenever freedom was threatened, our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines have risen to its defense. On battlefields in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and other parts of the world they heeded the call to service.

Roger Milliken Day Well Deserved

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (4) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:44:23 CST

An Historic Election and Future Priorities

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:04:35 CST

11.07.08 With the election of our first African-American President, Barack Obama, the United States has achieved a significant historical milestone and reaffirmed the American ideal that any individual, whatever his or her background, can ascend to the highest office in our land. That fact alone is cause for great national pride, regardless of anyone’s party affiliation.

Comprehensive Approach to Keep our Kids Safe from Online Threats

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:04:35 CST

10.31.08 The Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, learn, and conduct business in the 21st century. Although these advancements have significantly benefited our society, they are also accompanied by a host of dangers that pose the greatest threat to our nation’s children. The Internet can be a hunting ground for sexual predators seeking minors to exploit. It has also become a marketplace for pornography – 20 percent of which, disturbingly, involves children. Furthermore, when children and teens go online, odds are they will be exposed to sexual material. A London School of Economics study found that nine in 10 children under age 16 have unintentionally accessed sexually-oriented websites, often in the process of doing homework or by entering a seemingly innocent term into an Internet search engine.

McConnell Statement on Working with President-elect Obama

Mitch McConnell's Senate Leadership Office (R) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:55:22 CST

PBS to air special on the Congressional Medal of Honor

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (1) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:55:34 CST

Constituent Service Staff Spotlight: Emily Patrick

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (3) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:52:44 CDT

CARTOON: DeMint Says 'No' to Government Ownership

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 02:25:56 CDT

Voting – An American Right and An Individual Responsibility

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:03:41 CDT

10.24.08 In just a few short days, the historic 2008 Presidential campaign will reach its conclusion as Americans cast their ballots to help elect the next Commander-in-Chief. This is one of the most consequential elections in a generation. Our nation is at a critical turning point on many issues that will directly impact every American citizen. Yet, voting is a right that too many in our nation take for granted.

Texas Leads the Way in Developing 21st Century Military Technology

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:03:41 CDT

10.17.08 In his first inaugural address, President Ronald Reagan said, “Above all, we must realize that no arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. It is a weapon adversaries in today's world do not have.” Though spoken at the height of the Cold War, these words resonate today as our country wages a Global War on Terror against enemies who despise the liberties we hold dear.

'Deregulation Didn't Do It'

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:06:54 CDT

Touring Itron, Inc. in Oconee County

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (3) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:44:54 CDT

Welcome to SC, Google!

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (1) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:39:16 CDT

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Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (1) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:18:20 CDT

Stimulus Legislation Needs Four Essential Components

Chris Dodd's Senate Member Office (D-CT) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:06:19 CDT

On Tuesday, after meeting with Secretary Paulson, I indicated that I was supportive of the Administration’s plan to use the authority granted by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. In developing the financial rescue package, we in Congress recognized the need to attack this crisis on multiple fronts. I am encouraged that the Administration has chosen to do just that, and am hopeful that these efforts will help unfreeze our markets.

Opening Statement: Condition of our Nation's Infrastructure: Local Perspectives from Mayors

Chris Dodd's Senate Member Office (D-CT) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:20:59 CDT

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Remarks as Prepared: The Committee will please come to order. We gather here this morning to examine once again the condition of our nation’s infrastructure and proposals for needed improvements to it.

When the Committee last gathered to examine this critical issue, we considered the perspectives from individuals who held expertise in public and private financing, civil engineering, labor, and business. They were unanimous in voicing compelling support for increased investment in our nation’s infrastructure and for the need to develop and implement alternative ways to finance this critically important investment in our nation’s future.

October Recess

Ben Cardin's Senate Member Office (D-MD) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:00:36 CDT

The Economy and Voting

Majority Leader Reid's Economic Recovery Proposals For America's Middle Class

Harry Reid's Senate Leadership Office (D) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Majority Leader Reid's Economic Recovery Proposals For America's Middle Class

Important Unfinished Business Remains for Congress

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:19:47 CDT

10.10.08 Thomas Jefferson once said, “Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” Unfortunately, in the U.S. Congress, the business of the day is too often left unfinished. Throughout 2008, progress in the Senate was hindered by partisanship and counterproductive procedural moves to stall legislation. As a result, during the brief working session this fall, the Senate had a lengthy to-do list. While we were able to successfully complete business on a few important measures, much remains for us to address in the next Congress.

America Must Renew Its Commitment to Leadership in Space

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:02:51 CDT

10.03.08 As our nation celebrates the 50th Anniversary of NASA, we face enormous challenges to our international leadership in space exploration, including a potential 5 year gap in American manned spaceflight. America must renew its commitment to NASA and technology innovation so that we do not relinquish our leadership role in space.

FOX: DeMint Introduces Drill Now Act

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:29:10 CDT

October 1: American Energy Freedom Day

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:47:42 CDT

DeMint Explains Opposition to Bailout

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:45:34 CDT

McConnell: Senate Will Act to Protect Main Street

Mitch McConnell's Senate Leadership Office (R) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:04:14 CDT

McConnell: Economic Rescue Plan: Senate to Vote Tonight

Mitch McConnell's Senate Leadership Office (R) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:44:27 CDT

Week of September 29th

Ben Cardin's Senate Member Office (D-MD) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:00:36 CDT

Economy, Metro Funding, and Maryland Olympians

FOX: DeMint Questions Constitutionality of Bailout

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 02:27:03 CDT

Bus Safety Improvements Can Save Lives

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:02:27 CDT

09.26.08 Each year, millions of Americans climb aboard buses, expecting safe trips across their communities or states. The vast majority of these bus passengers arrive safe and sound at their destination. But this is not always the case because, whether due to mechanical malfunction or driver error, bus accidents do occur and many of them result in preventable tragedy.

BLOOMBERG: DeMint Says Government to Blame for Economic Crisis

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:12:16 CDT

Reid to Renew Oil Shale Ban, Deny Americans Vast Energy Resources During Economic Crisis

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:46:53 CDT

ABC: Current Bailout Plan Highly Unpopular

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:18:22 CDT

Victory: Democrats Won't Extend Energy Ban

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:29:56 CDT

NBC: DeMint, Schumer Debate Bailout

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:06:59 CDT

FOX: Government Responsible for Fannie-Freddie Mess

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:06:34 CDT

Constituent Service Staff Spotlight: Amanda Scott

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (1) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:14:23 CDT

DeMint Questions Bernanke on Bailout

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:28:04 CDT

FOX: DeMint on Bailout: 'This is a Move Toward Socialism'

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:13:37 CDT

BLOOMBERG: DeMint Doesn't Trust Government to Fix Economic Crisis

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:51:12 CDT

Opening Statement: Turmoil in U.S. Credit Markets

Chris Dodd's Senate Member Office (D-CT) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:55:14 CDT

September 23, 2008

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Remarks as Prepared: The Committee will please come to order. We gather this morning at an extraordinary and perilous moment in our nation’s history. The landscape of our nation’s economy has been radically re-shaped by the United States government over the course of just a few days and in a totally ad hoc manner. Companies that form the foundation of our financial markets are shrinking and disappearing practically overnight. Their insatiable appetite for risk has permeated all sectors of the financial services industry, and has spread beyond our shores. It has felled giants like Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers; brought others to their knees like Merrill Lynch, A.I.G., Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac; prompted the largest thrift failure in our history – IndyMac Bank; and eliminated the final two independent investment banks – Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.

Polls Show Growing Opposition to Government Intervention, Bailouts

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:26:05 CDT

39 Senators to Leadership: Don't Extend Energy Bans

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:02:45 CDT

CNN: DeMint: Bailout is 'Completely Unacceptable'

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:07:03 CDT

Harkin, Grassley Announce Almost $24 Billion In Federal Aid For Iowa And Other States Hit By Disasters

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Harkin, Grassley Announce Almost $23 Billion In Federal Aid For Iowa And Other States Hit By Disasters

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Dodd holds Meeting with Colleagues to Discuss his Legislation to help Financial Markets

Chris Dodd's Senate Member Office (D-CT) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:46:57 CDT

September 22, 2008

Senator Chris Dodd held a meeting with some of his Democratic and Republican Banking Committee colleagues to discuss the legislation that he has drafted based on the Treasury Department's proposal as received by Congress over the weekend. For a summary of the legislation, click here.

Week of September 22nd

Ben Cardin's Senate Member Office (D-MD) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:30:36 CDT

Economy, Iran, Equal Pay for Women, and Fighting Cancer

WSJ: 'A Bailout Fable'

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:03:27 CDT

Bailouts Hurt Taxpayers and Set a Dangerous Precedent

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:02:54 CDT

09.19.08 While many Texans spent the weekend hunkered down in shelters as Hurricane Ike swept over the Gulf Coast, U.S. financial leaders huddled in New York to contemplate another storm: the intensifying financial crisis.

Democrat Leaders Backing Down From Drilling Ban

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:45:10 CDT

Slideshow: American Energy Freedom Day Rally

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:38:57 CDT

Davy Hite: On the Water... and Off

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (5) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:54:51 CDT

A Soldier's Letter from Iraq

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (3) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:09:46 CDT

Republican Obstruction Creates Missed Opportunities For The American People

Harry Reid's Senate Leadership Office (D) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Republican Obstruction Creates Missed Opportunities For The American People

Opening Statement: Russian Aggression Against Georgia - Consequences and Responses

Chris Dodd's Senate Member Office (D-CT) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:41:51 CDT

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Prepared Remarks: Last month’s war between Russia and Georgia began in the small region of South Ossetia, but it cast a shadow that crosses continents. In the aftermath of the conflict, the United States and our allies face serious new challenges.

DeMint at American Energy Freedom Day Rally

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:05:19 CDT

DeMint Discusses Defense Authorization Amendment

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:49:17 CDT

Harkin Statement On House Passage Of The ADA Amendments Act

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Senator Dodd Holds Press Confrence on Economy, Market Turmoil

Chris Dodd's Senate Member Office (D-CT) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:40:24 CDT

September 16, 2008

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Senator Chris Dodd, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, held a press conference today to discuss the economic crisis and recent turmoil in the markets. Click the link to the right to hear a recording of his opening statement. A transcript is below.

American Energy Freedom Day Rally in Washington on Wednesday @ 2:30pm

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:47:07 CDT

VOTE ALERT - DeMint Amendment to Ensure Defense Earmarks Receive Merit-Based Review

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:19:38 CDT

VOTE ALERT: DeMint Amendment to Ensure Defense Earmarks Receive Merit-Based Review

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:56:01 CDT

Senate Democrats Discuss Eight Years Of Failed Bush-McCain Economic Policies

Harry Reid's Senate Leadership Office (D) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Senate Democrats Discuss Eight Years Of Failed Bush-McCain Economic Policies

Week of September 15th

Ben Cardin's Senate Member Office (D-MD) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:00:36 CDT

Economy, FBI Oversight, and Fort Meade

FOX: Truths About Offshore Drilling

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:41:52 CDT

Take a number!

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:54:25 CDT

Corker Signs Energy Freedom Day Letter

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:42:20 CDT

A Full Legislative Agenda for the Remainder of the Congressional Session

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:01:55 CDT

09.12.08 Over the month of August, I was privileged to travel throughout Texas to hear directly from citizens about the issues that affect them and their families. Texans shared with me their concerns about rising gas prices, and the need to keep taxes low so they have more money to pay their bills.

It's Time to Enlarge NATO

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:42:36 CDT

Remembering 9/11

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:19:34 CDT

Harkin, Hatch Measure Fulfilling Promise Of Americans With Disabilities Act Passes Senate Unanimously

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

FOX: DeMint on Palin as Anti-Earmark Champion

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:16:04 CDT

The Bush Administration's Failure To Make The Fight Against Al Qaeda In Afghanistan And Pakistan The Central National Security Priority It Must Be

Harry Reid's Senate Leadership Office (D) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

The Bush Administration's Failure To Make The Fight Against Al Qaeda In Afghanistan And Pakistan The Central National Security Priority It Must Be

Senators Harkin And Clinton Assail Bush Administration For Failing To Crack Down On Pay Discrimination

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Week of September 8th

Ben Cardin's Senate Member Office (D-MD) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:00:36 CDT

Voting Rights, Infrastructure, and the Georgian Conflict

CNBC: Bunning and DeMint Discuss Fannie-Freddie Bailout, Energy Crisis

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:40:33 CDT

Seven Years Later: President Bush Continues To Ignore The Growing Threat In Afghanistan

Harry Reid's Senate Leadership Office (D) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Seven Years Later: President Bush Continues To Ignore The Growing Threat In Afghanistan

Weathering Gustav and Future Disasters

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:01:48 CDT

09.05.08 When reports indicated that Hurricane Gustav was gaining strength and headed straight for the Gulf Coast, federal, state and local officials sprung to action to alert the public to the threat. Just three years ago the preparation was markedly different. We will never forget the devastation Hurricanes Rita and Katrina wrought, and from top to bottom, we have worked to respond more effectively to natural disasters.

Texas Ports – A Gateway to the World

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:01:48 CDT

08.29.08 Texas boasts 28 seaports, dispersed along our Gulf Coast from Houston and Galveston down to Brownsville, including three of the busiest ports in the United States. Our state’s economy depends on the viability of our port system, which serves as a gateway to markets around the world. To bolster our prosperity, we must ensure that Texas’ ports remain secure, competitive, and operationally sound.

Harkin Requests Proof of Loss Waiver for Iowans With Flood Insurance

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

A Big Weekend in Anderson For Balloon Enthusiasts

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (3) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:34:07 CDT

Bethlehem Community Center... A Beacon of Light

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (6) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:27:00 CDT

Bethlehem Community Center: A Beacon of Light

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (6) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:22:29 CDT

Harkin, Grassley Urge HUD to Release Disaster Funding for Iowa Housing Needs

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Valuing Work, Honoring Workers

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Wasteful Government Spending Needs to Stop

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:57:56 CDT

Thune joins American Energy Freedom Day Letter, 39 Senators Now Signed

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:30:41 CDT

Thune joins American Energy Freedom Day Letter

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:36:46 CDT

Senate Dems: Let Them Eat Cake

Mitch McConnell's Senate Leadership Office (R) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:03:37 CDT

Texas’ Gulf Coast Treasures

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:14:42 CDT

08.22.08 I recently embarked on a 600 mile bus tour along the magnificent Gulf Coast of Texas, stopping to meet with many hundreds of constituents, over 75 elected officials – both Republican and Democratic – and scores of local leaders in 16 communities. This region is blessed with great treasures, including abundant energy sources, a pristine environment, and sites commemorating our state’s rich heritage. Over the course of my journey, I was privileged to see many of these places and meet the Texans who help make this part of our state so unique and prosperous.

T. Boone Pickens vs. Democrat Energy Plans

Mitch McConnell's Senate Leadership Office (R) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:25:52 CDT

Healthcare Roundtable

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Field Hearing in Omaha

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Education is Key to a Prosperous Future

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:14:15 CDT

08.15.08 In the coming weeks, nearly five million public school students in Texas will head back to school and embark on another year of growth and opportunity. Unfortunately, many others will choose to discontinue their education before earning a diploma. Every year, 1 in 3 Texas students leave before graduating from high school, limiting their ability to prosper in tomorrow’s workforce. According to the nonprofit group, Texas Kids Count, high school dropouts forfeit a combined total of $900 million in wages every year. Additionally, this dropout epidemic has created $730 billion in costs and lost revenue to Texas during the past two decades.

Audubon County Cafe Stop

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Chambliss & Coleman join American Energy Freedom Day Letter, 38 Senators Now Signed

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:52:36 CDT

Osage, New Hampton, Mason City

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Iowa State Fair

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

I Love Free Trade!

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (1) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:48:44 CDT

Habitat for Humanity in the 5th District

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (5) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:40:33 CDT

Anderson Native Goes Legally Blonde

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (3) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:13:40 CDT

Palo

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Vinton

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Corydon, Chariton and Osceola

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Texas Poised to Lead American Nuclear Renaissance

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:12:50 CDT

08.08.08 Soaring energy costs are taxing our economy and leaving us dangerously dependent on foreign energy sources. The U.S. Department of Energy projects that our need for electricity will increase 25 percent by 2030. While global demand increases, worldwide energy supply remains fairly stagnant, unnecessarily restrained by government regulations and prohibitions. In order to reduce the cost of fuel and power and ensure we can meet energy demands into the future, we must increase domestic supply and expand our portfolio of energy options. Now is the time to make nuclear power a greater part of America’s energy solution.

DeMint's 'S.C. on the Move' Tour Schedule

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:10:40 CDT

Pocahontas and Humboldt

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Spencer, Storm Lake and Primghar

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

LeMars, Sioux Center, Little Rock, Ashton

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Visiting Davenport And Dubuque

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

The Start Of The Tour

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

With Less than 200 Days Remaining, Digital TV Transition Requires Preparation

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Blog Post — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:11:27 CDT

08.01.08 In fewer than 200 days, the Digital Television (DTV) transition will affect every television-watching household in the country. The DTV transition will dramatically enhance the clarity of television broadcasts and allow for new and diverse television programming. Most importantly, it will free up the frequencies on which data is transmitted to the public, otherwise known as the broadcast spectrum, for important safety activities that will increase the nation’s ability to respond to terrorist attacks and national disasters.

Senator Harkin Presents Military Medals

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Washington Speak: Gas Price Edition

Mitch McConnell's Senate Leadership Office (R) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:23:49 CDT

Harkin Announces More Than $10 Billion In Federal Aid For Iowa And Other States Hit By Disasters

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Republicans Continue to Block Progress While Democrats Try to Provide Solutions to America's Energy Crisis

Harry Reid's Senate Leadership Office (D) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Republicans Continue to Block Progress While Democrats Try to Provide Solutions to America's Energy Crisis

Dems' 'Use-It-Or-Lose-It' Amendment Delays American Energy Production

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:20:52 CDT

CNN: DeMint on Fannie-Freddie Lobbying Congress With 'Hush Money'

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:35:44 CDT

Senate Dems' Gas Price Politics

Mitch McConnell's Senate Leadership Office (R) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:57:46 CDT

DeMint: Dems 'Playing Games' With Energy Crisis

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:10:50 CDT

Groups Across the Country Support the Advancing America's Priorities Act, But Republicans Say No

Harry Reid's Senate Leadership Office (D) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Groups Across the Country Support the Advancing America's Priorities Act, But Republicans Say No

On Energy, Will Bush-McCain Republicans Finally Take 'Yes' for an Answer?

Harry Reid's Senate Leadership Office (D) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

On Energy, Will Bush-McCain Republicans Finally Take 'Yes' for an Answer?

Skyrocketing Fuel Prices Mean Turbulence for Airlines and Passengers

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Blog Post — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 07:12:00 CDT

07.25.08 The average Texas family now spends around $100 to fill up its truck or SUV, so imagine the financial burden confronting our nation’s air carriers, as they struggle to fuel their fleets amid soaring energy costs – a 737 aircraft burns more than 885 gallons of jet fuel per hour at cruising altitude. If fuel costs continue to climb – and without enactment of a balanced energy policy that includes domestic production, they will – the capacity usage of our domestic air carriers will diminish further, and affordable air travel will become a luxury of the past.

CNN: Coburn, DeMint Discuss Secret Bills Passed in Senate

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:12:18 CDT

FOX Business: DeMint on Housing Bill Bailout, Lobbying Amendment

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:54:46 CDT

Coburn, DeMint Discuss Secret Bills Passed in Senate

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:23:40 CDT

Intern Spotlight: Jennifer Lundy

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (2) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:20:46 CDT

CBO Letters To Reid And Conrad Undermines Bogus Attacks On Package Of Noncontroversial Authorization Bills

Harry Reid's Senate Leadership Office (D) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

CBO Letters To Reid And Conrad Undermines Bogus Attacks On Package Of Noncontroversial Authorization Bills

Dems Shut Down Energy Bill After Fears Of "Defections In The Ranks" On Domestic Energy Production

Mitch McConnell's Senate Leadership Office (R) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:31:49 CDT

Will Bush-McCain Republicans Block Critical Health Care Bills?

Harry Reid's Senate Leadership Office (D) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Will Bush-McCain Republicans Block Critical Health Care Bills?

Republicans Can't Take Yes for an Answer

Harry Reid's Senate Leadership Office (D) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Republicans Can't Take Yes for an Answer

The Promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Republicans Falsely Claim Their Offshore Drilling Plan Is The Best Way to Lower Gas Prices, So Why Are They Saying No to a Vote on Their Drilling Proposal?

Harry Reid's Senate Leadership Office (D) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Republicans Falsely Claim Their Offshore Drilling Plan Is The Best Way to Lower Gas Prices, So Why Are They Saying No to a Vote on Their Drilling Proposal?

News from Politicians - SENATE BLOG

WSJ: 'America's Other Auto Industry'

Energy Price Plunge is a Short-Term Effect of the Credit Crisis

Week of November 24th

A Path to Accomplishment, Not Gridlock

Week of November 17th

Diabetes is a Growing Health Risk for Children

Romney: 'Let Detroit Go Bankrupt'

Vietnam Memorial Wall Traveling Exhibit Comes to South Carolina

DeMint Is 'One of the GOP's Rising Stars'

Quote of the Week

Republican Leadership Team Announced

BLOOMBERG: DeMint vs. Nelson on Auto Bailout

DeMint's Quote of the Week

McConnell Statement On The Yet-To-Be-Written Democrat Spending/Bailout Bill

FOX: DeMint Explains Opposition to Auto Bailout

WSJ Video: 'Lazy Lame Ducks?'

Big Three Bankruptcy Could Save Industry

FOX: DeMint Discusses Trouble With 'Card Check' Legislation

Texas Military Heroes Span Generations

Roger Milliken Day Well Deserved

An Historic Election and Future Priorities

Comprehensive Approach to Keep our Kids Safe from Online Threats

McConnell Statement on Working with President-elect Obama

PBS to air special on the Congressional Medal of Honor

Constituent Service Staff Spotlight: Emily Patrick

CARTOON: DeMint Says 'No' to Government Ownership

Voting – An American Right and An Individual Responsibility

Texas Leads the Way in Developing 21st Century Military Technology

'Deregulation Didn't Do It'

Touring Itron, Inc. in Oconee County

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Welcome to SC, Googl Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (1) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:18:20 CDT

Stimulus Legislation Needs Four Essential Components

Opening Statement: Condition of our Nation's Infrastructure: Local Perspectives from Mayors

October Recess

Majority Leader Reid's Economic Recovery Proposals For America's Middle Class

Important Unfinished Business Remains for Congress

America Must Renew Its Commitment to Leadership in Space

FOX: DeMint Introduces Drill Now Act

October 1: American Energy Freedom Day

DeMint Explains Opposition to Bailout

McConnell: Senate Will Act to Protect Main Street

McConnell: Economic Rescue Plan: Senate to Vote Tonight

Week of September 29th

FOX: DeMint Questions Constitutionality of Bailout

Bus Safety Improvements Can Save Lives

BLOOMBERG: DeMint Says Government to Blame for Economic Crisis

Reid to Renew Oil Shale Ban, Deny Americans Vast Energy Resources During Economic Crisis

ABC: Current Bailout Plan Highly Unpopular

Victory: Democrats Won't Extend Energy Ban

NBC: DeMint, Schumer Debate Bailout

FOX: Government Responsible for Fannie-Freddie Mess

Constituent Service Staff Spotlight: Amanda Scott

DeMint Questions Bernanke on Bailout

FOX: DeMint on Bailout: 'This is a Move Toward Socialism'

BLOOMBERG: DeMint Doesn't Trust Government to Fix Economic Crisis

Opening Statement: Turmoil in U.S. Credit Markets

Polls Show Growing Opposition to Government Intervention, Bailouts

39 Senators to Leadership: Don't Extend Energy Bans

CNN: DeMint: Bailout is 'Completely Unacceptable'

Harkin, Grassley Announce Almost $24 Billion In Federal Aid For Iowa And Other States Hit By Disasters

Harkin, Grassley Announce Almost $23 Billion In Federal Aid For Iowa And Other States Hit By Disasters

Dodd holds Meeting with Colleagues to Discuss his Legislation to help Financial Markets

Week of September 22nd

WSJ: 'A Bailout Fable'

Bailouts Hurt Taxpayers and Set a Dangerous Precedent

Democrat Leaders Backing Down From Drilling Ban

Slideshow: American Energy Freedom Day Rally

Davy Hite: On the Water... and Off

A Soldier's Letter from Iraq

Republican Obstruction Creates Missed Opportunities For The American People

Opening Statement: Russian Aggression Against Georgia - Consequences and Responses

DeMint at American Energy Freedom Day Rally

DeMint Discusses Defense Authorization Amendment

Harkin Statement On House Passage Of The ADA Amendments Act

Senator Dodd Holds Press Confrence on Economy, Market Turmoil

American Energy Freedom Day Rally in Washington on Wednesday @ 2:30pm

VOTE ALERT - DeMint Amendment to Ensure Defense Earmarks Receive Merit-Based Review

VOTE ALERT: DeMint Amendment to Ensure Defense Earmarks Receive Merit-Based Review

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Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (1) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:18:20 CDT