September 30, 2005
Congress Approves Continuing Resolution
This week, the House and Senate approved a continuing resolution to fund government programs until November 18, 2005. In addition,View More
September 30, 2005
Higher Education Act Extension Approved by Senate
On September 26, the Senate approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 3784) to extend programs authorized by the HigherView More
September 30, 2005
NASA Reauthorization Bill Heads to Conference
On September 28, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a bill (S. 1281) to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and SpaceView More
September 30, 2005
House Votes to Reauthorize VAWA
September 28, the House voted, 415-4, to reauthorize the Department of Justice (DOJ) through FY2009. The measure (H.R. 3402) alsoView More
September 30, 2005
House Supports Domestic Violence Awareness Month
On September 28, the House approved, 404-0, a resolution (H. Con. Res. 209) supporting the goals and ideals of DomesticView More
September 30, 2005
Senate Reauthorizes Breast Cancer Stamp
On December 9, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a bill (S. 2000) to reauthorize the breast cancer stamp forView More
September 30, 2005
Senate Approves Insurance Provision on Stillborn Children
On September 28, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a bill (S. 1235) that would enhance veterans’ life insurance benefits.View More
September 30, 2005
House Supports After-School Programs
On September 27, the House approved, 403-0, a resolution (H. J. Res. 66) supporting the goals and ideals of “LightsView More
September 30, 2005
Senate Approves 12th Extension of Welfare Programs
On September 29, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a bill (S. 1778) to extend the 1996 welfare reform lawView More
September 30, 2005
Senate Honors Sandra Feldman, Former President of American Federation of Teachers
On September 28, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a resolution (S. Res. 256) recognizing Sandra Feldman’s contributions to publicView More