WASTEFUL EARMARKS HIGHLIGHTED IN WASHINGTON

Sen. Jim DeMint, R-SC, discusses the Citizens Against Government Waste 2007 Congressional Pig Book Summary that highlights wasteful spending by the Congress during a news conference in Washington on March 7, 2007. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)

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Stevens' expulsion vote postponed

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans delayed a vote on whether to expel Ted Stevens of Alaska pending the outcome of his re-election bid, which Democrat Mark Begich won Tuesday.

Stevens' GOP expulsion vote up in the air

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans may put off a vote on expelling Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens from the GOP caucus since his challenger seems to be winning the seat, sources say.

Senate GOP may boot Stevens from caucus

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Convicted felon Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, could be ousted from his party's Senate caucus even before his re-election bid is settled, officials said.

Votes to decide Lieberman, Stevens fates

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- When U.S. Senate leaders return to Washington next week there will be pressure to reprimand two senior members of the usually collegial chamber, officials say.

GOP, Dems don't like bailout bill as is

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., Monday joined the list of congressional Republicans who oppose the $700 billion bailout of Wall Street investment firms.

McCain a no-show at Afghan hearings

WASHINGTON, July 17 (UPI) -- John McCain, whose campaign has berated Barack Obama for missing U.S. Senate hearings on Afghanistan, has also been a no-show at the hearings, ABC News said.

Treasury plan appears likely to pass

WASHINGTON, July 15 (UPI) -- Financial leaders in the U.S. Congress expect quick passage of a plan to extend federal credit for two mortgage lenders, sources said.

Bush presses for renewal of aid to Africa

WASHINGTON, July 3 (UPI) -- U.S. President George Bush is urging Congress to act on an aid package to Africa stalled by a handful of Senate Republicans.

Marathon Senate session yields budget plan

WASHINGTON, March 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate, after a 15-hour debate and 44 votes on amendments, adopted a budget Friday for the 2009 fiscal year.

Berkeley may rethink stance on Marines

BERKELEY, Calif., Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Members of the Berkeley City Council are urging colleagues to back off a resolution against a U.S. Marines recruiting station in the California city.