Tag: Senate

Sen. Barbara Boxer took to Twitter Wednesday after Cruz announced Fiorina as his running mate to fire off some insults. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Boxer’s take on Cruz-Fiorina: ‘Mean & Meaner’

Kelly Cohen · April 28, 2016 11:40 am

"If we could get it done this year, I'm game to do it," said Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaking at a hearing on business taxes. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Democrats seek international tax reform

Joseph Lawler · April 26, 2016 10:54 pm

The deal to send money to Flint, Mich., is now included in the Water Resource Development Act of 2016, introduced Tuesday by Sens. Jim Inhofe and Barbara Boxer. (Greame Jennings/Examiner)

Energy and Environment

Flint funding deal finds new life in the Senate

Kyle Feldscher · April 26, 2016 7:42 pm

"Well, wait a minute, where are they learning how to block appointments to the Supreme Court?" Boxer said. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

National Security

Boxer jokes: GOP teaching Afghans to block court reformers

Joel Gehrke · April 26, 2016 5:57 pm

"I hope the Senate will answer this call and take up our Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act soon." (AP File Photo/Susan Walsh)

Mike Lee: RNC resolution will boost criminal justice bill

Joel Gehrke · April 25, 2016 9:09 pm

Dan Sullivan might be an effective advocate when it comes to assuring law-and-order Republicans that the sentencing reforms won't diminish public safety. (AP Photo)

Alaska senator backs criminal justice reform package

Joel Gehrke · April 22, 2016 10:50 pm

"We have to continue to invest to address the nation's failing water infrastructure," Barbara Boxer said. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Boxer invokes Trump to scold EPA

John Siciliano · April 19, 2016 5:58 pm

Tyler Volz-Benoit embraces pediatric gastroenterology specialist Dr. Susan Goode during a doctor's appointment with his dad, Eric Volz-Benoit, and brother, Zachary, in Springfield, Mass. Both Tyler and Zachary are affected by complex medical care issues. Zachary is a patient who is helped by a special program funded by the Affordable Care Act, where his health care is overseen by a complex care pediatrician and team of other medical specialists to optimize his care. (AP Photo)

The one part of Obamacare where Republicans and Democrats agree

Robert King · April 18, 2016 4:01 am

McConnell defends plan to keep current Senate leaders

Susan Ferrechio · April 12, 2016 5:34 pm

The law passed Congress with majority support from both parties in December 2015. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Beltway Confidential

Senator, Ed. Sec. quarrel over whether department is ignoring new law

Jason Russell · April 12, 2016 4:03 pm

Sabato: Trump Shifts Six Senate Races Toward Democrats

Chris Deaton · April 7, 2016 4:19 pm

Only 1 of Clinton’s 100 congressional supporters defends her after Sanders attack

Anna Giaritelli · April 7, 2016 4:46 am