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Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Senate Democrats divided over cuts to benefit programs, raising roadblock to any fiscal deal

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Democrats hold narrow majority in Senate, ensures divided Congress with GOP House

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  The topic of allowable growth is once again making headlines after the Democrat controlled Iowa Senate passed a bill promising 4% allowable growth for Iowa’s school districts.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Senate Democrats have different idea on paying for Obama's jobs bill; White House open to it

Friday, March 04, 2011  Wisconsin governor talks to Democrats about returning, promises to issue layoff notices.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  Gov. Scott Walker is plowing ahead with his full plan for balancing Wisconsin's budget, proposing massive cuts to public schools.

Friday, December 10, 2010  Tax cut package appears headed for passage in Senate despite objections from House Democrats

Tuesday, November 02, 2010  Republican Mark Kirk on Tuesday captured the Senate seat once held by the president, dealing an embarrassing blow to Democrats

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  The Senate is headed toward a vote on a bill to punish corporations that send jobs overseas. Senate Democrats are trying to claim the loss of jobs overseas as a campaign issue just before Congress heads home for the November elections.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010  Senate Democrats are poised to finally clear a procedural hurdle today in their bid to pass an extension of jobless benefits.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010  Senate Democrats propose $1.9 trillion increase in federal debt limit

Monday, December 21, 2009  Senate Democrats won a crucial test vote on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.

Tuesday, February 03, 2009  Senate Democrats could add billions of additional dollars targeting infrastructure projects to the economic stimulus package.