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Story Archives of 'U.S. Senate'President's Proposed Budget Affects New HampshireBy Matt Laslo on Thursday, February 7, 2008.This week President Bush unveiled his budget proposal for two thousand nine. If he gets what he wants New Hampshire will have to find funding for many programs the federal government funded in the past. This comes at a time when the state budget is strapped too. NHPR Correspondent Matt Laslo reports from Washington. listen:
  New Hampshire Delegation Splits on Energy BillBy Matt Laslo on Wednesday, December 12, 2007.The US Senate has reworked an expansive energy bill in the hopes of winning more GOP support But New Hampshire's delegation has mixed reactions to the measure. NHPR Correspondent Matt Laslo reports from Washington listen:
The Effort to Raise the Minimum Wage Hits a Snag in WashingtonBy David Darman on Thursday, January 25, 2007.The effort to raise the minimum wage has stalled in the U.S. Senate. Both of New Hampshire's Senators have voted with the majority to put off a final vote until next week. But a UNH study says thousands of workers in the state could benefit immediately from a minimum wage hike. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
NH's Senators Split on Immigration BillBy Julie Donnelly on Friday, May 26, 2006.The US Senate has passed the first comprehensive immigration legislation is twenty years. New Hampshire's Senators split on the issue. It took months to get this far, but the toughest fight is still ahead. The Senate will have to wrestle with the House, whose bill includes only border security measures. NHPR Correspondent Julie Donnelly reports from Washington. listen:
Federal ID Cards Raise Privacy ConcernsBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, April 11, 2006.A Senate Committee is considering a plan to prohibit the state from participating in the new federal identification card system, known as Real ID. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
NH Senators on Immigration LegislationBy Julie Donnelly on Tuesday, March 28, 2006.The US Senate is in the midst of a heated debate on immigration. The Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bill favored by most Democrats, but not by Conservative Republicans. And just as the Senate is divided on the issue, so are New Hampshire's Senators. NHPR Correspondent Julie Donnelly reports from Washington. listen:
Sununu and Bass Push for Budget ReformBy Julie Donnelly on Thursday, February 9, 2006.Government waste watchdogs say the lobbying scandals on Capitol Hill have created the best opportunity yet to get rid of pork barrel spending. New Hampshire Senator John Sununu has co-sponsored a bill to crack down on earmarks. Congressman Bass may soon follow in the House. NHPR correspondent Julie Donnelly reports from Washington. listen:
Alito Confirmation Hearings Wrap UpBy Laura Knoy on Friday, January 13, 2006.Samuel Alito faced tough questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee this week. As Senate confirmation hearings end for Samuel Alito, President Bush's choice to fill the pivotal vacancy left by retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, we look at Samuel Alito and his potential confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court. Laura's guests are Buzz Scherr, Professor of Law at Franklin Pierce Law Center and Bryan Gould, attorney at Brown, Olson and Wilson, P.C. listen:
Alito Hearings PreviewBy Laura Knoy on Monday, January 9, 2006.The long time conservative lawyer and judge is President Bush’s choice to become the one hundred and tenth Justice to the US Supreme Court. Samuel Alito, Jr.'s confirmation hearings begin today and will include some tension- a Senate showdown, posturing activists and maybe, just maybe - a Democratic filibuster. We’ll look at the nominee, his past, his present and his possible future as a Supreme Court Justice. Laura's guests are Tom Rath, Attorney at Rath, Young and Pignatelli and Buzz Scherr, Professor of Law at Franklin Pierce Law Center. listen:
Renewable Electricity Standard passes US SenateBy Rebecca Kaufman on Tuesday, June 28, 2005.Last week, The US Senate narrowly approved an amendment that would require the nation's power utilities to use more renewable sources like wind, solar and wood. The so called "renewable electricity standard" passed without the support of both of New Hampshire's U.S. Senators, Judd Gregg and John Sununu. Gregg's vote of "No" caught supporters of the measure off guard. New Hampshire Public Radio's Rebecca Kaufman reports. listen:
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