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Oversight
Still angry Reid defends Lieberman
Senate majority leader reminds Democrats of embattled chairman's support of the party.
Oversight
Lieberman meets Reid, does not relinquish chairmanship
Democratic Caucus will discuss the Connecticut senator’s fate during the lame duck session.
Defense
If Obama wins presidency, Lieberman might be odd man out
Connecticut senator could lose chairmanship of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
Oversight
Legislative logjam could leave agencies in the lurch
A continuing resolution to fund agencies in the new fiscal year that starts Oct. 1 is on the list of unfinished legislation.
Oversight
Lieberman shunned, oversight panel post in peril
Democrats say they were "disappointed" by the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee chairman's speech at the Republican convention.
Oversight
Spending bills are on Congress’ agenda for September
Most agencies will likely be funded through a stopgap measure that will carry them over into 2009.
Defense
Senator tries again to form panel to probe war contracts
North Dakota lawmaker says oversight is needed to combat contracting abuses in Iraq.
Defense
Big-ticket items will crowd Senate's pre-Easter schedule
Legislature to address Iraq war, fiscal 2009 budget resolution and mortgage reform.
Oversight
White House, Senate majority leader continue battle over stalled nominees
The Senate has yet to confirm Bush's FEC and assistant attorney general choices.
Defense
Senate leader lists defense bill among early priorities
President Bush unexpectedly vetoed the defense authorization measure last month.
Oversight
In surprise, Sen. Lott announces intent to leave by year's end
Decision likely to set off scramble for Senate GOP leadership positions.
Oversight
Senate leader urges caution on VA nominee
Harry Reid says senators should wait until hearings to make decision on retired Army Lt. Gen. James Peake.
Defense
Senate soundly rejects Iraq troop pullout, funding cutoff
Majority leader indicates he is not interested in any compromise that fails to mandate significant changes in the war.
Oversight
Senate, House to scramble before Iraq report hits in September
After returning from recess, the Senate will first debate President Bush's nomination of Jim Nussle to be Office of Management and Budget director.
Defense
Senate leader wants panels to pursue spy law changes
Majority leader urges committee chairs to be aggressive in examining recently-enacted provisions that sunset in six months.
Defense
New roadblocks delay negotiations on security, ethics bills
Arizona Republican objects to agreement that would have allowed House-Senate talks on measure to implement unfulfilled 9/11 commission recommendations.
Defense
Bush issues Iraq report as Senate argues over strategy
President indicates he will not make significant changes until a "more comprehensive assessment" is delivered in September.
Oversight
Nominee to direct OMB may get hearing this month
Budget panel will consider the nomination if it gets the appropriate documents, chairman says.
Defense
Senate prepares to tackle Defense authorization and Iraq
House will wait to take up remaining spending bills because panel is still working on a list of earmarks attached.
Defense
Senate approves war spending bill, clears way for conference
Senate leadership aides say they are confident a deal can be reached with the House in a few days.
