US Senate Majority Leader Reid says debt limit hike must be part of fiscal cliff deal - @Reuters
Nebraska Gov. Heineman says he won't seek vacant US Senate seat - @AP
Republican Sen. John Thune of South Dakota says commerce secretary nominee Penny Pritzker 'in pretty good shape' to be confirmed - @Reuters
Obama: Immigration reform bill passed by US Senate panel largely consistent with principles he proposed; would 'fix' broken immigration system - @Reuters
US Senate Judiciary Committee approves landmark immigration bill offering citizenship to millions - @AP
Senate Finance panel seems frustrated not getting new info on IRS targeting; hearing adjourned after 3.5 hours - @KellyO
US Senate to hold moment of silence at 12 p.m. ET as sign of respect to victims of Oklahoma tornado - @NBCNews
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