Byrd Returns to Senate for F-22 Vote
The West Virginia Democrat had not voted since mid-May, because he was hospitalized and is now recuperating.
View ArticleSenator Byrd in Hospital
Robert C. Byrd, the longest-serving U.S. senator in history, suffered a fall.
View ArticleObama: More Economic Work to Be Done
The president and Ben Bernanke, the Fed chairman, say governments need to continue trying to strengthen regulation and promote growth.
View ArticleSpecial Election Okayed for West Virginia
The state's attorney general says the governor can schedule a vote to fill the vacancy created by the death of Robert C. Byrd.
View ArticleA New Senator for West Virginia
Gov. Joe Manchin of West Virginia named his former general counsel, Carte Goodwin, to fill the seat of the late Senator Robert Byrd.
View ArticleA New Senator and a Vote on Jobless Benefits
The new interim senator for West Virginia is sworn in, and Congress takes care of a few items as it winds down to the August recess.
View ArticleRep. Capito Passes on Senate Run
The West Virginia congresswoman declines to take on the governor, choosing instead to run just for re-election to the House.
View ArticleIn West Virginia Race, Double Negatives
In West Virginia, Gov. Joe Manchin III runs an ad attacking his opponent for running a negative race.
View ArticleRepublican Ad Ties Manchin to Obama
Ad assails the Democratic Senate candidate in West Virginia for supporting the stimulus package and health care overhaul.
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