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Thursday, April 12, 2012  McKenna and more than 20 other post office employees held signs and vocalized their disapproval of the bill, which is expected to be introduced next week.

Monday, October 10, 2011  In an effort to stop China from continuing a practice called 'currency manipulation', U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow has helped write The American Competitiveness Plan.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  Story updated with a poll, tell us what you think

Friday, November 19, 2010  Stabenow is in her second term and faces re-election in 2012.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  A parade of GOP senators took to the Senate floor to outline the case against Kagan even as it became clear that President Barack Obama's nominee had drawn a majority for confirmation.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  A vote is expected before the end of the week to confirm President Barack Obama's nominee. Kagan is in line to succeed retired Justice John Paul Stevens and become the fourth woman to sit on the court.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010  UPDATED 4:05 p.m. CDT. Just one Republican joined Democrats to approve Kagan's nomination and send it to the full Senate, where she's expected to win confirmation within weeks.

Monday, May 17, 2010  Senate Republicans say Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan will get tough questions during her confirmation hearing but a filibuster is unlikely.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  Sen. Carl Levin delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor today on Ernie Harwell, the legendary radio voice of the Detroit Tigers, who died last night.

Wednesday, February 04, 2009  Help for car buyers has been added to the economic recovery package as the Senate tries to fine tune it.

Friday, January 23, 2009  An aide says New York Gov. David Paterson has picked congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand  to fill New York's vacant U.S. Senate seat.

Friday, December 19, 2008  The state board examining disputed ballots in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race is close to wrapping up its decisions on challenges.

Monday, December 01, 2008  Georgia's hotly contested U.S. Senate runoff is entering its final day of campaigning.