Google CEO Eric Schmidt testifies before a Senate subcommittee on Wednesday. The panel is examining whether the Internet giant is stifling competition.
The European Commission and the Federal Trade Commission have opened inquiries into Google's business practices.
senate panelSenate Panel To Examine Google's Competitive StreakNPR: Politics & Society Wed, 09/21/2011 - 02:00
Senate Panel To Consider End Of Gay Marriage BanNPR: Politics & Society Tue, 07/19/2011 - 22:01
The Senate Judiciary Committee hears testimony Wednesday on a bill that would repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act and, for the first time, give federal benefits to same-sex couples who marry. Tags:
Senate Panel To Hear Opponents To Ending 'Don't Ask'NPR: Politics & Society Fri, 12/03/2010 - 03:00
On Capitol Hill, hearings continue on a highly controversial Pentagon study. That report recommends a repeal of "don't ask, don't tell." That's the policy Congress approved 17 years ago that bars gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. Senate Panel Votes On Kagan Tuesday; McConnell Won't Rule Out Fi...NPR: Politics & Society Mon, 07/19/2010 - 12:02
The Senate Judiciary Committee votes Tuesday on the nomination of Elena Kagan to be an associate justice of the U.S. Senate Panel Votes To End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'NPR: Politics & Society Thu, 05/27/2010 - 16:52
The 16-12 vote endorses an end to the Clinton-era policy under which gays could serve in the military only if they don't disclose their sexual orientation. Senators To Press Goldman Officials About PracticesNPR: Politics & Society Tue, 04/27/2010 - 05:14
Ten days after the firm was accused of fraud by the government, a Senate panel will hear testimony from Goldman Sachs' CEO and other officials about claims it used a strategy that allowed it to profit from the housing meltdown and reap billions at the expense of clients. Goldman CEO: Firm Didn't Bet Against ClientsNPR: Politics & Society Mon, 04/26/2010 - 14:48
CEO Lloyd Blankfein and several other executives will testify Tuesday to a Senate panel. Earlier this month, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a civil fraud case against Goldman, saying it misled investors about securities tied to home loans. Senate Panel Approves Tougher Derivatives RulesNPR: Politics & Society Wed, 04/21/2010 - 11:25
A Senate panel has approved legislation that would limit the ability of Wall Street banks to trade complex financial tools called derivatives. Senate Panel Subpoenas Fort Hood DocumentsNPR: Politics & Society Mon, 04/19/2010 - 17:43
A Senate committee subpoenaed the Obama administration for secret documents and access to witnesses in last year's mass shooting at the Fort Hood Army base in Texas. Obama Bench Nominee Draws Heated GOP ResistanceNPR: Politics & Society Fri, 04/16/2010 - 13:15
The nomination of law professor Goodwin Liu to an appeals court judge's position drew strongly partisan opposition at a Senate panel haring Friday, with the nominee facing considerable anger over past writings involving Supreme Court nominees. |
