David A. Gibson, secretary of the Vermont Senate and a former member of that body, has died after becoming ill at a legislative conference in Kentucky. He was 74 and had been diagnosed with advanced bile duct cancer. Vermont Senate - Vermont - Kentucky - United States - David Gibson

U.S. lawmakers Thursday approved an extra $600 million to improve security along the United States' southern border with Mexico. The Senate backed the measure by unanimous consent during a rare break from August recess, sending the legislation to President Barack Obama's desk for signature.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- A Senate budget plan for NASA adds another shuttle flight and has funding for a heavy-lift launch vehicle and for commercial space taxis, U.S. lawmakers say. NASA - Space - Technology - United States - Heavy Lift Launch Vehicle

Senate Republicans have an internal memo from the Department of Homeland Security which they say shows the Obama administration conspiring and scheming to allow millions of illegal immigrants to stay and work in the United States

WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - The Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing on what steps the United States can take to help U.S. workers compete with China after the Treasury's decision on Thursday not to label Beijing a currency manipulator, Committee Chairman Chris Dodd said.