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Us Senate Budget Committee

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this resource to learn more about the Senate Budget Committee. It is divided into two parts. The first is a Republican website and the second is a Democratic website.
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U.s. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
The responsibilities of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources oversees important legislation in Congress and has distinguished itself as among the most nonpartisan in the Senate.
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Us Senate Select Committee on Ethics

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website for the US Senate Select Committee on Ethics.
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U.s. Capitol Virtual Tour : A "Capitol" Experience

For Students 3rd - 8th
Panoramic views and historical information about the U.S. Capitol building. It's like you're really there! Requires frames-enabled browser, 16" monitor at 800 x 600 resolution.
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Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control

For Students 9th - 10th
The Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control provides information on drug policy actions by the caucus and the issues that are highlighted by the members of the Caucus.
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Joint Economic Committee

For Students 9th - 10th
The Joint Economic Committee, composed of memebers from both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives, reviews economic conditions and recommends improvements in economic policy. The content of the website includes...
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Committee on the Judiciary

For Students 9th - 10th
The Committee on the Judiciary has been called the lawyer for the House of Representatives because of its jurisdiction over matters relating to the administration of justice in Federal courts, administrative bodies, and law enforcement...
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The U. S. Senate: Senators of the 108th Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the United States Senate provides a current list of the Senators of the 108th Congress. You can sort by state, name or party, view biographical and contact information and much more.
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United States Senate: Presidential Succession

For Students 9th - 10th
Article which discusses the controversies of the establishment of the Presidential Succession Act of 1792. Contains links to related historical information.
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Us Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official homepage of the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. Provides an overview of the committee and its work.
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U.s. Senate Art and History: : Roger Brooke Taney

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the life of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney. In particular, it describes his judicial career.
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U.s. Senate: The Senate Moves to Philadelphia, 1790

For Students 9th - 10th
One provision of the Residence Act of 1790 was that the federal government would reside in Philadelphia until 1800. This article discusses that first meeting there.
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U.s. Senate Committee on Armed Services

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services reviews matters relating to the common defense policy of the United States.
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Us Senate Committee Commerce, Science and Transportation

For Students 9th - 10th
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has jurisdiction over several areas. Come and find out more about this powerful committee by checking out this resource.
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United States Senate Committee on Finance

For Students 9th - 10th
This website outlines the purpose of the United States Senate Committee on Finance. Check out the hot legislation going through the committee. Don't miss out on any of the press releases too.
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U.s. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

For Students 9th - 10th
Senator Richard Lugar and Senator Joseph Biden are the leaders in the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. The website provides a comprehensive look at the focus of this committee. It is responsible for the foreign policy...
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United States Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
The official place for information on the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Us Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Senate committee oversees the intelligence activities and programs of the United States Government.
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U.s. Senate: Committee on Rules and Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
This website is dedicated to the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. The purpose of this committee is to oversee the legislative body and make sure they are operating fairly. Don't miss out on this comprehensive site.
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U.s. Senate: Art & History: The Watergate Committee

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the events of Watergate--what happened, how it was handled and the process it took to become resolved.
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Senate Stories: "Have You No Sense of Decency?"

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the abrupt downfall of Senator Joseph McCarthy after the damage he did with his anti-Communist witch hunts.
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United States Senate: Senate Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of amusing and informative stories about U.S. senators, past and present, from the office of the historian in the U.S. Senate.
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U.s. Senate: Art & History: Political Cartoons of Thomas Nast

For Students 9th - 10th
Thomas Nast was an astute observer of the political machinations in Washington, D.C., as well as New York City. This slideshow of his cartoons show the quarrel between the moderate Republcans and the conservatives as they tried to gain...
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United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
This website focuses on the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.