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US senators condemn political violence in Venezuela Seven US senators from both parties introduced a bill condemning violence against the opposition in Venezuela, calling for dialogue after a contested election.

02 August 2013

US Senate passes comprehensive immigration reform In a vote hailed by US President Barack Obama, the Senate on Thursday passed comprehensive immigration reform that would put 11 million undocumented people on a path to earning citizenship.

29 June 2013

US Senate clears border security hurdle for immigration bill The US Senate easily cleared a key immigration reform hurdle Monday, advancing a critical compromise Republican measure that would tighten security on the US border with Mexico.

25 June 2013

Agreement on good neighborliness and alliance between Kazakhstan and Russia in the XXI century may be signed before the end of the year Mutual understanding between the presidents greatly contributes to the growing partnership between the two states: Kazakhstan’s Senate Speaker Kairat Mami.

19 June 2013

Kazakhstan Senate approves draft law on renewable energy sources Kazakhstan Senate has approved the draft law supporting use of renewable energy sources in the first reading.

14 June 2013

Senate approves pension draft law in first reading Kazakhstan Senate has approved the draft law amending the pension system in the first reading.

16 May 2013

Kazakh Senators to visit the U.S. Among other things, while in Washington they will unveil a photo exhibition to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Congress of World Religions.

06 May 2013

Obama slams 'shameful' defeat of US gun reform Bristling with anger, President Barack Obama branded Wednesday's defeat of his gun reform drive in the US Senate as "shameful," and accused lawmakers of caving in to the powerful firearms lobby.

18 April 2013

Kairat Mami to tell Japan about Kazakhstan's development model Kazakhstan Senate speaker Kairat Mami will render a working visit to Japan.

16 April 2013

Battle lines drawn as US Senate readies gun debate The most significant US Senate debate on gun laws in 20 years starts Tuesday with the chamber introducing a bipartisan compromise on background checks.

16 April 2013

US Senate tilts toward support of gay marriage US Senator Bill Nelson endorsed gay marriage on Thursday, shifting the chamber in favor of rights for same-sex couples.

05 April 2013

Obama courts key Republicans on immigration reform US President Barack Obama on Tuesday called key Senate Republicans, with whom he is at odds on other many top issues, to discuss the prospects for bipartisan immigration reform.

21 February 2013

Kairat Mami's escort did not notice obscene gesture The escort of Kazakhstan Senate's chairman Kairat Mami did not notice the obscene gesture of the young man in Pavlodar.

15 January 2013

Pentagon nominee vows 'total support' for Israel Chuck Hagel, bracing for a bruising Senate confirmation as the next US defense secretary, pledged "total support" for Israel on Monday after lawmakers criticized his Middle East views.

08 January 2013

US House to vote imminently on 'fiscal cliff' deal The House of Representatives will vote late Tuesday on a bill already approved by the Senate to avert huge New Year tax hikes and spending cuts known as the "fiscal cliff".

02 January 2013

Senate renews warrantless surveillance act The Senate approved a five-year extension Friday of a George W. Bush-era surveillance law that allows US spy agencies to conduct wiretapping on foreign citizens without a warrant.

31 December 2012

Son of late icon Kennedy rules out US Senate run A son of late political icon Edward Kennedy said Monday he will not run for the US Senate in Massachusetts -- the same state his father represented for nearly five decades -- US media reported.

26 December 2012

Kazakhstan’s Senate approves of the 2012-2014 draft budget The draft budget envisages decreasing revenues, reduced spending and widening deficit.

09 November 2012

Congress vote leaves US set for more gridlock Democrats were projected to hold onto the Senate and Republicans were to retain the House of Representatives on Tuesday, raising the likely prospect of more partisan gridlock in a divided US Congress.

07 November 2012

Kazakhstan ambassadors will report on attracted investments Kazakhstan embassies all over the world will be reporting to Kazakhstan Ministry of Industry and New Technologies on investments.

01 November 2012

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