California Senator Calls DOMA "Discriminatory"

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) defended the Respect for Marriage Act at a press conference Thursday calling the Defense of Marriage Act, that prevents federal recognition of gay marriage, “discriminatory.” (0:23)

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Thune: Congress Should Be Working On Bipartisan Bills

At a news conference to urge the Senate to bring 15 Republican jobs bills to the floor, Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) encourged Congress to work on bills that have bipartisan support. (0:17)

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Texas Senator: Increase Revenue Through Growth, Not Taxes

During a news conference Thursday aimed at urging Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to bring 15 Republican jobs bills to the floor, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) said that she supports raising revenues, but not by raising taxes. She notes that it would be healthier for the economy to boost revenues via growth instead. (0:24)

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Alexander: Next Generation Should Be Period Of 'American Exceptionalism'

Newly re-elected Senate Republican Conference Chair Lamar Alexander (Tenn.) says that his goal is to make the next generation a period of American exceptionalism. He says that this will be achieved through creating jobs, stopping Washington takeovers and controlling spending. (0:39)

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Kyl: Senate Republicans Confident In Their Leadership

Returning all Republican Senate Leaders to their positions is a clear sign that Republican Senators are confident in the jobs they have done, says newly re-elected Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.).  (0:36)

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GOP Looking To Block Progress Of Disclose Act, Says Obama

President Barack Obama says Senate Republicans are using partisan tactics to prevent the Disclose Act from progressing to the floor of the Senate. (0:10)

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