[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 34 (Thursday, March 16, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2273-S2274]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



          Amendments Nos. 3031, 3089, 3170, and 3171, En Bloc

  Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following 
amendments be considered en bloc and that the motions to reconsider be 
laid upon the table: A Levin amendment relative to ATP; a Salazar 
amendment relative to the LWCF. I further ask unanimous consent that 
the following amendments which have not been filed be considered and 
agreed to en bloc, and the motions to reconsider be laid on the table: 
A Conrad-Gregg amendment on tax cap; and a Gregg-Conrad amendment for 
Senator Byrd on mine safety.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is 
so ordered.
  The amendments were agreed to, as follows:


                           AMENDMENT NO. 3031

 (Purpose: Provide funding for the Advanced Technology Program to help 
ensure America's competitive advantage and fully offset with reductions 
                            in function 920)

       On page 15, line 21, increase the amount by $140,000,000.
       On page 15, line 22, increase the amount by $21,000,000.
       On page 16, line 1, increase the amount by $98,000,000.
       On page 16, line 5, increase the amount by $21,000,000.
       On page 27, line 23, decrease the amount by $140,000,000.
       On page 27, line 24, decrease the amount by $21,000,000.
       On page 28, line 2, decrease the amount by 98,000,000.
       On page 28, line 5, decrease the amount by $21,000,000.


                           AMENDMENT NO. 3089

(Purpose: Restore $100 million to the Land and Water Conservation Fund 
 Stateside Grant Program. Paid for by closing corporate tax loopholes)

       On page 3, line 13, increase the amount by $25,000,000.
       On page 3, line 15, increase the amount by $30,000,000.
       On page 3, line 17, increase the amount by $30,000,000.
       On page 3, line 19, increase the amount by $10,000,000.
       On page 3, line 21, increase the amount by $5,000,000.
       On page 4, line 1, increase the amount by $25,000,000.
       On page 4, line 2, increase the amount by $30,000,000.
       On page 4, line 3, increase the amount by $30,000,000.
       On page 4, line 4, increase the amount by $10,000,000.
       On page 4, line 6, increase the amount by $5,000,000.
       On page 4, line 13, increase the amount by $100,000,000.
       On page 5, line 4, increase the amount by $25,000,000.
       On page 5, line 6, increase the amount by $30,000,000.
       On page 5, line 8, increase the amount by $30,000,000.
       On page 5, line 10, increase the amount by $10,000,000.
       On page 5, line 12, increase the amount by $5,000,000.
       On page 13, line 21, increase the amount by $100,000,000.
       On page 13, line 22, increase the amount by $25,000,000.
       On page 14, line 1, increase the amount by $30,000,000.
       On page 14, line 5, increase the amount by $30,000,000.
       On page 14, line 9, increase the amount by $10,000,000.
       On page 14, line 13, increase the amount by $5,000,000.
       On page 53, line 1, increase the amount by $100,000,000.
       On page 53, line 2, increase the amount by $25,000,000.


                           AMENDMENT No. 3170

(Purpose: To provide an additional $500 million to enhance the ability 
  of the Internal Revenue Service to collect taxes owed but not paid 
                              voluntarily)

       On page 4, line 13, increase the amount by $363,000,000.
       On page 5, line 4, increase the amount by $340,000,000.
       On page 5, line 6, increase the amount by $14,000,000.
       On page 5, line 8, increase the amount by $9,000,000.
       On page 5, line 19, decrease the amount by $340,000,000.
       On page 5, line 21, decrease the amount by $14,000,000.
       On page 5, line 23, decrease the amount by $9,000,000.
       On page 6, line 8, increase the amount by $340,000,000.
       On page 6, line 10, increase the amount by $354,000,000.
       On page 6, line 12, increase the amount by $363,000,000.
       On page 6, line 14, increase the amount by $363,000,000.
       On page 6, line 16, increase the amount by $363,000,000.
       On page 6, line 22, increase the amount by $340,000,000.
       On page 6, line 24, increase the amount by $354,000,000.

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       On page 7, line 2, increase the amount by $363,000,000.
       On page 7, line 4, increase the amount by $363,000,000.
       On page 7, line 6, increase the amount by $363,000,000.
       On page 25, line 24, increase the amount by $363,000,000.
       On page 25, line 25, increase the amount by $340,000,000.
       On page 26, line 4, increase the amount by $14,000,000.
       On page 26, line 8, increase the amount by $9,000,000.
       On page 53, line 1, increase the amount by $137,000,000.
       On page 53, line 2, increase the amount by $128,000,000.
       On page 55, line 13, strike $274,000,000 and insert 
     $500,000,000.


                           amendment no. 3171

 (Purpose: To provide $184 million over five years for the Mine Safety 
  and Health Administration to hire additional mine safety inspectors)

       On page 4, line 13, increase the amount by $37,000,000.
       On page 4, line 15, increase the amount by $38,000,000.
       On page 4, line 17, increase the amount by $41,000,000.
       On page 4, line 19, increase the amount by $43,000,000.
       On page 4, line 21, increase the amount by $46,000,000.
       On page 5, line 4, increase the amount by $33,000,000.
       On page 5, line 6, increase the amount by $37,000,000.
       On page 5, line 8, increase the amount by $40,000,000.
       On page 5, line 10, increase the amount by $42,000,000.
       On page 5, line 12, increase the amount by $45,000,000.
       On page 5, line 19, decrease the amount by $33,000,000.
       On page 5, line 21, decrease the amount by $37,000,000.
       On page 5, line 23, decrease the amount by $40,000,000.
       On page 5, line 25, decrease the amount by $42,000,000.
       On page 6, line 2, decrease the amount by $45,000,000.
       On page 6, line 8, increase the amount by $33,000,000.
       On page 6, line 10, increase the amount by $70,000,000.
       On page 6, line 12, increase the amount by $110,000,000.
       On page 6, line 14, increase the amount by $152,000,000.
       On page 6, line 16, increase the amount by $197,000,000.
       On page 6, line 22, increase the amount by $33,000,000.
       On page 6, line 24, increase the amount by $70,000,000.
       On page 7, line 2, increase the amount by $110,000,000.
       On page 7, line 4, increase the amount by $152,000,000.
       On page 7, line 6, increase the amount by $197,000,000.
       On page 19, line 24, increase the amount by $36,000,000.
       On page 19, line 25, increase the amount by $32,000,000.
       On page 20, line 3, increase the amount by $36,000,000.
       On page 20, line 4, increase the amount by $35,000,000.
       On page 20, line 7, increase the amount by $37,000,000.
       On page 20, line 8, increase the amount by $36,000,000.
       On page 20, line 11, increase the amount by $37,000,000.
       On page 20, line 12, increase the amount by $36,000,000.
       On page 20, line 15, increase the amount by $38,000,000.
       On page 20, line 16, increase the amount by $37,000,000.
       On page 26, line 24, increase the amount by $1,000,000.
       On page 26, line 25, increase the amount by $1,000,000.
       On page 27, line 3, increase the amount by $2,000,000.
       On page 27, line 4, increase the amount by $2,000,000.
       On page 27, line 7, increase the amount by $4,000,000.
       On page 27, line 8, increase the amount by $4,000,000.
       On page 27, line 11, increase the amount by $6,000,000.
       On page 27, line 12, increase the amount by $6,000,000.
       On page 27, line 15, increase the amount by $8,000,000.
       On page 27, line 16, increase the amount by $8,000,000.
       On page 53, line 1, increase the amount by $36,000,000.
       On page 53, line 2, increase the amount by $32,000,000.
       On page 53, line 4, increase the amount by $36,000,000.
       On page 53, line 7, increase the amount by $37,000,000.

  Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be dispensed with.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, we are very close to being able to move 
toward final passage, but we still have a number of amendments to 
dispose of. If we can just have the patience of the body for a few more 
minutes, we can dispose of these final amendments and move toward final 
passage.
  First of all, I think it is important to thank colleagues--dozens of 
colleagues--who have given their amendments in the last hour--we 
appreciate it very much--and others who were able to work with us to 
get their amendments agreed to as the chairman has just reviewed.
  The next amendment is Senator Ensign. We ask colleagues to give the 
Senator from Nevada their attention.