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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Today, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., former chairman and former ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, voted to move the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 out of committee.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Supporters of the immigration bill brought forward last month by a group of four Republican and four Democratic senators have been cautiously optimistic.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Friday, April 26, 2013  Legislation to end furloughs of air traffic controllers and delays for millions of travelers is headed to a House vote.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Senate passed a bill Thursday imposing state and local sales taxes on Internet purchases, but opponents believe they can kill the bill in the House.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Gun bill clears first Senate hurdle, debate on background checks starts Tuesday

Friday, March 22, 2013  Senate leader Reid says Democrats' gun bill will seek expanded background checks for buyers

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  US Officials: Unpredictable North Korea with its nukes and missiles poses serious threat

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Senate panel ready to OK Dems' bill on gun background checks, fate in full Senate less sure

Friday, March 08, 2013  A bill that would make it easier for Georgia hospital authorities to buy and sell hospitals without antitrust scrutiny failed to make it onto the senate floor this session.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Efforts to avoid government shutdown move to Senate as Obama seeks talks on bigger budget deal

Friday, February 15, 2013  Updated with video; Hospitals taxes are set to go up in July. Will medical bills go up as well?

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gun victims' families, others take opposing sides at latest Senate hearing on firearms curbs

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords spoke haltingly, a result of the wounds suffered when she was shot in the head in an attempted assassination two years ago that left six others dead.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  President Barack Obama's proposed ban on new assault weapons and large-capacity magazines struck a nerve among rural lawmen and lawmakers.