Videos

  • Sen. Lieberman's Opening Markup Statement

    Sen. Lieberman's Opening Markup Statement

    Sen. Lieberman: "It's almost as if we continue to act as a colonial power over the District... The District's budget has to come to us for approval. It has broad support, including members of both parties in the House to alter this and give the District budget autonomy. Senator Paul had filed some amendments, to be specific on abortion and gun control, which of course is his right, and the leadership of the District and their representation in the House, Del. Norton, decided that they would, given a choice of the D.C. Autonomy Bill with one of those amendments passed, they would choose not to take the risk at this time."

  • Lieberman Opens Debate on STOCK Act

    Lieberman Opens Debate on STOCK Act

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., opened debate on legislation clarifying that members of Congress and their staff are barred from using information they obtain as part of their jobs to profit from securities trades.

  • Lieberman on Postal Reform

    Lieberman on Postal Reform

    A bipartisan group of senators announced they reached agreement on a compromise proposal to save the United States Postal Service (USPS) from financial disaster.