Legislation

U.S. Senate Approves Tougher Sanctions Against North Korea As Nuclear Worries Grow

The United States Senate voted on Wednesday for a legislation that will broaden the sanctions agains...

Feb 11, 2016 12:58 AM EST

Slovenia Majority Votes “No” on Marriage Equality Law Referendum

Majority of Slovenian voters voted "No" to same-sex marriage.

Dec 23, 2015 07:15 AM EST

U.S. Senate Banking panel launches new investigative team

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has set up an investigative team in recent weeks that will probe i...

Apr 14, 2015 06:47 PM EDT

Marijuana, guns and conservation on agenda for 2015 Florida legislature

Florida's legislature convenes on Tuesday with lawmakers expected to grapple during the 60-day annua...

Mar 03, 2015 08:10 AM EST

Right-to-work legislation advances in Wisconsin statehouse

A Wisconsin legislative panel was due on Monday to review a state Senate-passed bill that would allo...

Mar 02, 2015 10:04 AM EST

Jewish-nation bill frays Israel's delicate social fabric

Israel is poised to pass one of the most divisive laws in its 66-year history, a bill that would dec...

Nov 26, 2014 12:07 AM EST

Gun Control: Pivotal Votes in Colorado over Gun-Control Measures Expected Friday; Could be a Measuring Stick for Other States

Colorado Democrats seem to have the advantage with advancing aggressive gun-control proposals on Fri...

Mar 08, 2013 12:15 PM EST

President Obama Signs Violence Against Women Act: Ensures Justice System Will Respond to All Crimes Against Women (Video)

President Obama signed into law a bill passed by both the Democratic Senate and the Republican House...

Mar 07, 2013 03:38 PM EST

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