WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. Senate Democrats say they want to roll back a part of the healthcare reform measure that critics say would put new tax burdens on small businesses. United States - United States Senate - Democratic Party - U.S. Senate Democrats - WASHINGTON

Senate Democrats on Thursday proposed repealing a tax break for some major oil companies, including BP Plc, effective December 31.

WASHINGTON -- Senate Democrats overcame Republican opposition Wednesday and cleared the way for a $26-billion measure to help states ease their severe budget problems and save the jobs of tens of thousands of teachers and other public employees.

Senate Democrats on Wednesday overcame Republican opposition and cleared the way for a $26 billion measure to help states ease their severe budget problems and save the jobs of tens of thousands of teachers and other public employees.

U.S. Senate Democrats on Tuesday postponed this week's vote on alternative energy legislation that also would have strengthened offshore drilling safety in the wake of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.