One of the major policy differences between Senator Bernie Sanders and his Republican challenger John MacGovern is how to revamp Social Security.

Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., said Saturday that Vermont Medicaid payments will increase by $250 million for six years in the health reform plan under consideration by the U.S. Senate.

An unusual coalition of very conservative and very liberal groups is backing Senator Bernies Sanders effort to block the confirmation of Federal Reserve Board chairman Ben Bernanke to a second term in office.

Senator Bernie Sanders, who is one of two independent members of the Senate, is telling the Democrats that he might vote against their health care reform bill if steps aren't taken to strengthen the legislation.