Saying it#39;s time to rebuild America by working together to create jobs, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Sunday prepared for Congress#39; return to Washington this week with a warning to Republicans to leave Tea Party extremism behind and learn what legislation is all about.

TALLAHASSEE — Senate President Mike Haridopolos opened up the 2012 session praising lawmakers for their work in 2011 and promising to move ahead this year on a jobs agenda to put Floridians back to work. “That will be our primary focus once again this year and I’m glad we have a governor who focuses every [...]

Domestic violence victims would be guaranteed leave from their jobs under legislation that received initial approval in Senate Monday and has the backing of two major employer groups.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday called on the House of Representatives to pass a temporary extension of a payroll tax cut and launch negotiations on a longer-term measure. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid should appoint conferees on the long-term bill and the House should pass an extension that locks in the thousands of Keystone XL pipeline jobs ...

WASHINGTON — Senate leaders agreed on compromise legislation Friday night to extend Social Security payroll tax cuts and jobless benefits for two months while requiring President Barack Obama to accept Republican demands for a swift decision on the fate of an oil pipeline that promises thousands of jobs. Read full article gt;gt;