Donna Cassata

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Defense bill stalls over Dem, GOP divide

Donna Cassata · November 20, 2013 11:34 pm

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., is flanked by Sarah Plummer, left, a Marine Corps veteran and victim of sexual assault, and Kate Weber, right, a veteran who was sexually assaulted during her service in the Army, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013. They are surrounded by supporters of her proposal to let military prosecutors rather than commanders make decisions on whether to prosecute sexual assaults in the armed forces. At far left is Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., stands behind Sen. Gillibrand at center. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate women unite in fighting sexual assault

Donna Cassata · November 19, 2013 9:25 pm

Senate OKs extension of program to combat AIDS

Donna Cassata · November 19, 2013 12:51 am

FILE - This July 16, 2013 file photo shows Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. listening at a news conference about a bill regarding military sexual assault cases on Capitol Hill in Washington. This week, the Senate is slated to consider an annual defense policy bill that would strip commanders of their ability to overturn jury convictions, require dishonorable discharge or dismissal for any individual convicted of sexual assault and establish a civilian review when a decision is made not to prosecute a case. The bill also would provide a special counsel for victims and eliminate the statute of limitations. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Senators argue against plan on military assault

Donna Cassata · November 18, 2013 7:12 pm

FILE - This July 16, 2013 file photo shows Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. listening at a news conference about a bill regarding military sexual assault cases on Capitol Hill in Washington. This week, the Senate is slated to consider an annual defense policy bill that would strip commanders of their ability to overturn jury convictions, require dishonorable discharge or dismissal for any individual convicted of sexual assault and establish a civilian review when a decision is made not to prosecute a case. The bill also would provide a special counsel for victims and eliminate the statute of limitations. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

National Security

Senate showdown over military sexual assault bill

Donna Cassata · November 17, 2013 11:17 am

Health care dispute could delay Iran sanctions

Donna Cassata · November 15, 2013 9:29 pm

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, accompanied by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., which has responsibility over matters relating to healthcare, speaks about President Obama's health care law after Republican lawmakers met at the Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013. Upton has proposed a bill that would allow insurers to keep selling insurance that doesn't offer the type of benefits required by Obama's health care law. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Boehner: No formal talks on immigration bill

Donna Cassata · November 13, 2013 10:53 pm

Top Catholic bishop presses House on immigration

Associated Press, Donna Cassata · November 7, 2013 11:29 pm

There were smiles all around as Democrats gathered after the Senate cut off debate to move toward a historic vote on legislation outlawing workplace discrimination against gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, demonstrating the nation's quickly evolving attitude toward gay rights nearly two decades after Congress rejected same-sex marriage, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013. From left are, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. The enthusiasm of the bill's supporters was tempered by the reality that the Republican-led House, where conservatives have a firm grip on the agenda, is unlikely to even vote on it. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate OKs gay rights bill banning discrimination

Donna Cassata · November 7, 2013 11:10 pm

Senate adopts GOP change on gay rights bill

Donna Cassata · November 6, 2013 7:56 pm

2-Term Republican Rep. Runyan of NJ to retire

Donna Cassata · November 6, 2013 6:11 pm

Obama admin presses for delay in Iran sanctions

Donna Cassata · October 31, 2013 11:10 pm