Members of Congress have bestowed the honor on hundreds of individuals over the years
Robert Byrd of West Virginia was the longest serving member of the U.S. Congress, staunchest Iraq war critic
Activists want long-term US commitment in hopes of instilling security and basic human rights for Afghan women
Democratic senator had been suffering from incurable form of brain cancer for just over a year
But vote was far from unanimous, reflecting congressional concern about how Iraq war has been waged
Senator Joe Biden's expertise could help counter Republican arguments that an Obama administration would be inexperienced on foreign po
Votes come week after Republican-led House of Representatives rejected any timeline for troops withdrawal
Democratic election victories fueled in large part by public opposition to war in Iraq
Senate has scheduled procedural vote later Monday on nomination of Judge Samuel Alito, ahead of nominee's expected confirmation by cham
Senator Joe Biden underscores threat posed by shoulder-fired missiles, tactical missiles, other small arms and light weapons
Abortion a key issue at Wednesday's confirmation hearings for Samuel Alito
Republican Senator George Allen has conceded defeat to his Democratic opponent in US Senate race in Virginia, which will result in Demo
John Roberts, initially nominated by President Bush to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, was elevated to chief justice nominee with
Senate Judiciary Committee was in third day of confirmation hearings for Judge John Roberts, President Bush's nominee to be Chief Justi
With many members of Congress still in their home districts, lawmakers agreed to use unanimous consent procedure, which allows for expe
US lawmakers sense that EU still supports lifting arms embargo after China's parliament passed a law authorizing military force against
Recent US Supreme Court decision that gives local governments power to seize Americans' homes for commercial development has infuriated
Bipartisan bill would create office of democracy movements and transitions at State Department, hubs at various US embassies to coordin
Officials are concerned growing populations in the Middle East do not have adequate educational, job training opportunities, thus may b
CIA admission comes after intelligence agency learned 'New York Times' was about to report story
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