US Senate

Bipartisan bill introduced to end ban on crude oil export

An influential group of Senators from both the Republican and Democratic parties have introduced a legislation in US Senate to end the 1975 ban on crude oil export, which could benefit gas and oil deficient countries like India.

May 14, 2015, 21:30 PM IST

US Senate reaches deal on trade fast-track after setback

US senators reached a deal Wednesday that would help grant President Barack Obama authority to quickly complete a huge Pacific trade accord, one day after Democrats blocked the measure.

May 14, 2015, 09:17 AM IST

Obama signs bill $1.1 trillion government spending bill

President Barack Obama on Tuesday signed a $1.1 trillion spending bill passed by Congress last week that lifted the threat of a government shutdown.

Dec 17, 2014, 08:57 AM IST

US Senate aims to vote Monday on $1.1 trillion spending bill

Negotiations between Democrats and Republicans to speed the process along collapsed during late-night talks in the nearly abandoned US Capitol.

Dec 13, 2014, 12:00 PM IST

Barclays, Deutsche Bank in US tax scheme: Senate report

Two of Europe`s largest banks, Barclays and Deutsche Bank, have sold complex financial products that allowed hedge funds to avoid US taxes, a Senate report said Tuesday.

Jul 22, 2014, 22:01 PM IST