[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 164 (Friday, November 30, 2001)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1185-D1186]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                                          Friday, November 30, 2001

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                              Daily Digest


HIGHLIGHTS

      The House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 2299, 
      Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations 
      for FY 2002.


                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S12219-S12274
Measures Introduced: Seven bills and two resolutions were introduced 
today, as follows: S. 1748-1754, S. Res. 185, and S. Con. Res. 87. 
                                                            Page S12247
Measures Reported:
  H.R. 643, to reauthorize the African Elephant Conservation Act. (S. 
Rept. No. 107-104)
  H.R. 645, to reauthorize the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 
1994. (S. Rept. No. 107-105)
Page S12247
Measures Passed:
  Stan Parris Post Office Building Designation: Senate passed H.R. 
1766, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 4270 John Marr Drive in Annandale, Virginia, as the ``Stan 
Parris Post Office Building'', clearing the measure for the President. 
                                                            Page S12271
  Earl T. Shinhoster Post Office Designations: Senate passed H.R. 2261, 
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
at 2853 Candler Road in Decatur, Georgia, as the ``Earl T. Shinhoster 
Post Office'', clearing the measure for the President.
  Page S12271
  Congressman Julian C. Dixon Post Office Building Redesignation: 
Senate passed H.R. 2454, to redesignate the facility of the United 
States Postal Service located at 5472 Crenshaw Boulevard in Los 
Angeles, California, as the ``Congressman Julian C. Dixon Post Office 
Building'', clearing the measure for the President.
  Page S12271
  American Airlines Flight 587 Crash: Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 
272, expressing the sense of Congress regarding the crash of American 
Airlines Flight 587.
  Page S12272
  Subsequently, adoption of the resolution was vitiated.
Page S12272
  Presidential Medal of Freedom Award: Senate agreed to S. Res. 23, 
expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should award the 
Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays 
in honor of his distinguished career as an educator, civil and human 
rights leader, and public theologian.
  Page S12272
  Patriot Day Designation: Committee on the Judiciary was discharged 
from further consideration of H.J. Res. 71, amending title 36, United 
States Code, to designate September 11 as Patriot Day, and the 
resolution was then passed, clearing the measure for the President. 
                                                        Pages S12272-73
Measures Indefinitely Postponed:
  Earl T. Shinhoster Post Office Designations: S. 1184, to designate 
the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2853 
Candler Road in Decatur, Georgia, as the ``Earl T. Shinhoster Post 
Office''.
  Page S12272
  Congressman Julian C. Dixon Post Office Building Redesignation: S. 
1381, to redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 5472 Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the 
``Congressman Julian C. Dixon Post Office Building''.
  Page S12272
Federal Farm Bill: Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed 
to the consideration of S. 1731, to strengthen the safety net for 
agricultural producers, to enhance resource conservation and rural 
development, to provide for farm credit, agricultural research, 
nutrition, and related programs, and to ensure consumers abundant food 
and fiber
  Page S12271
  A motion was entered to close further debate on the motion to proceed 
to consideration of the bill (listed above).
Page S12271

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Nomination--Agreement: A unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached 
providing for consideration of the nomination of John P. Walters, of 
Michigan, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy, with a vote 
on confirmation of the nomination to occur thereon.
  Page S12271
Department of Transportation Appropriations Conference Report--
Agreement: A unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached providing for 
consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2299, making 
appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related 
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, upon consent of 
the Majority Leader, following consultation with the Republicans 
Leader, with a vote on adoption of the conference report to occur 
thereon.
  Page S12272
Comprehensive Retirement Security and Pension Reform Act--Agreement: A 
unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached providing for further 
consideration of H.R. 10, to provide for pension reform, at 4:45 p.m., 
on Monday, December 3, 2001, with a vote on a motion to close further 
debate on Lott/Murkowski/Brownback Amendment No. 2171 (to Amendment No. 
2170), to occur at 5:15 p.m.
  Page S12273
Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations:
  Thomas L. Sansonetti, of Wyoming, to be an Assistant Attorney 
General.
  James Edward Rogan, of California, to be Under Secretary of Commerce 
for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and 
Trademark Office.
  Edward Hachiro Kubo, Jr., of Hawaii, to be United States Attorney for 
the District of Hawaii for the term of four years.
  Sheldon J. Sperling, of Oklahoma, to be United States Attorney for 
the Eastern District of Oklahoma for the term of four years.
  David E. O'Meilia, of Oklahoma, to be United States Attorney for the 
Northern District of Oklahoma for the term of four years.
  David R. Dugas, of Louisiana, to be United States Attorney for the 
Middle District of Louisiana for the term of four years.
  R. David Paulison, of Florida, to be Administrator of the United 
States Fire Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
  Conrad Lautenbacher, Jr., of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of 
Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere.
  William Schubert, of Texas, to be Administrator of the Maritime 
Administration.
  Arden Bement, Jr., of Indiana, to be Director of the National 
Institute of Standards and Technology.
  James A. McDevitt, of Washington, to be United States Attorney for 
the Eastern District of Washington, for the term of four years.
  Johnny Keane Sutton, of Texas, to be United States Attorney for the 
Western District of Texas, for the term of four years.
  Richard S. Thompson, of Georgia, to be United States Attorney for the 
Southern District of Georgia, for the term of four years.
  A routine list in the Coast Guard.
Pages S12273-74
Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
  Diane M. Ruebling, of California, to be a Member of the Board of 
Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation for a term 
expiring December 17, 2002.
  C. William Swank, of Ohio, to be a Member of the Board of Directors 
of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation for a term expiring 
December 17, 2002.
  Scott A. Abdallah, of South Dakota, to be United States Attorney for 
the District of South Dakota for the term of four years.
  Thomas P. Colantuono, of New Hampshire, to be United States Attorney 
for the District of New Hampshire for the term of four years.
  Harry E. Cummins III, of Arkansas, to be United States Attorney for 
the Eastern District of Arkansas for the term of four years.
  Michael Taylor Shelby, of Texas, to be United States Attorney for the 
Southern District of Texas for the term of four years.
Page S12273
Messages From the House:
  Page S12244
Measures Placed on Calendar:
  Pages S12219-20, S12244
Measures Read First Time:
  Page S12244
Enrolled Bills Presented:
  Page S12244
Executive Communications:
  Pages S12244-47
Additional Cosponsors:
  Page S12247
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
  Pages S12247-64
Additional Statements:
  Pages S12242-44
Amendments Submitted:
  Pages S12264-71
Adjournment: Senate met at 9:30 a.m., and adjourned at 1:54 p.m., until 
1 p.m., on Monday, December 3, 2001. (For Senate's program, see the 
remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page 
S12273.)