[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 150 (Thursday, October 4, 2007)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1322-D1325]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                                          Thursday, October 4, 2007

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                              Daily Digest


HIGHLIGHTS

      Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 49, Adjournment Resolution.


                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S12695-S12828
Measures Introduced: Twenty bills and two resolutions were introduced, 
as follows: S. 2137-2156, S. Res. 344, and S. Con. Res. 49. 
                                                        Pages S12774-75
Measures Reported:
  S. 221, to amend title 9, United States Code, to provide for greater 
fairness in the arbitration process relating to livestock and poultry 
contracts. (S. Rept. No. 110-190)
  S. 453, to prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections, with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 110-191)
  H. Con. Res. 193, recognizing all hunters across the United States 
for their continued commitment to safety.
  S. Res. 326, supporting the goals and ideals of a National Day of 
Remembrance for Murder Victims.
  S. 1640, to amend chapter 13 of title 17, United States Code 
(relating to the vessel hull design protection), to clarify the 
definitions of a hull and a deck.
  S.J. Res. 17, directing the United States to initiate international 
discussions and take necessary steps with other Nations to negotiate an 
agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the 
Arctic Ocean.
  S. Con. Res. 39, supporting the goals and ideals of a world day of 
remembrance for road crash victims.
Page S12774
Measures Passed:
  Adjournment Resolution: Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 49, providing 
for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate.
  Page S12702
  Ban Asbestos in America Act: Senate passed S. 742, to amend the Toxic 
Substances Control Act to reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-
containing materials and products having asbestos-containing material, 
after agreeing to the committee amendment in the nature of a 
substitute, and the following amendments proposed thereto: 
                                                        Pages S12728-37
  Murray Amendment No. 3257, of a perfecting nature.
Page S12731
  Murray Amendment No. 3258, to amend the title.
Page S12731
  Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments: Senate passed S. 1640, to 
amend chapter 13 of title 17, United States Code (relating to the 
vessel hull design protection), to clarify the definitions of a hull 
and a deck.
  Page S12826
  Commending the Government of Germany: Senate agreed to S. Res. 344, 
commending the Government of Germany for preventing a large-scale 
terrorist attack in September 2007, and supporting future cooperation 
to prevent terrorism.
  Page S12826
  Arctic Ocean Migratory and Transboundary Fish Stocks: Senate agreed 
to S.J. Res. 17, directing the United States to initiate international 
discussions and take necessary steps with other Nations to negotiate an 
agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the 
Arctic Ocean.
  Pages S12826-27
  Road Crash Victims Remembrance Day: Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 39, 
supporting the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road 
crash victims.
  Pages S12826-27
Measures Considered:
Commerce and Justice, and Science Appropriations Act--Agreement: Senate 
began consideration of H.R. 3093, making appropriations for the 
Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies 
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, taking action on the 
following amendments proposed thereto:
  Pages S12702-28, S12737-53
Adopted:
  Mikulski/Shelby Amendment No. 3211, in the nature of a substitute. 
(By unanimous consent, the

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amendment will be considered as original text for the purpose of 
further amendment.)
Page S12702
  Mikulski Amendment No. 3216, to require certain evaluations by the 
Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the Office of Management and 
Budget before the satellite acquisition program of the National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration may proceed.
Pages S12707-08
  Mikulski Amendment No. 3215, to require reporting regarding the costs 
of conferences held by the Department of Justice. 
                                                Pages S12706-07, S12717
  Shelby/Mikulski Amendment No. 3231, to improve the working conditions 
for the United States Marshal's Service.
Page S12711
  Mikulski (for Menendez) Amendment No. 3220, to provide additional 
funding for juvenile mentoring programs.
Pages S12711-12
  Mikulski (for Dorgan) Amendment No. 3227, to provide adequate funding 
for the Drug Courts program.
Page S12712
  Mikulski Amendment No. 3233, to provide additional funding for the 
Office on Violence Against Women. (Subsequent to its adoption, a 
unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that the amendment be 
modified).
Pages S12713, S12748-49
  Mikulski (for Coburn) Amendment No. 3230 (to Amendment No. 3215), to 
ensure Department of Justice conference spending does not fund 
excessive junkets, lavish meals, or organizations linked to terrorism. 
                                                            Page S12717
  Mikulski (for Domenici) Modified Amendment No. 3213, to increase the 
number of Deputy United States Marshals assigned to work on 
immigration-related matters.
Pages S12720-21
  Mikulski (for Landrieu) Amendment No. 3222, to provide for hiring 
additional conciliators for the regional offices of the Community 
Relations Service of the Department of Justice.
Page S12722
  Mikulski (for Bingaman) Modified Amendment No. 3210, to conduct a 
study regarding investments in intangible assets.
Pages S12722-23
  Mikulski (for Murray) Modified Amendment No. 3219, to ensure FBI work 
force is properly allocated to meet the FBI's mission requirements and 
priorities.
Page S12723
  Landrieu Amendment No. 3223, to waive certain matching requirements 
for counties and parishes in which the President declared a major 
disaster in response to Hurricane Katrina of 2005 or Hurricane Rita of 
2005.
Pages S12741-42
  Mikulski Amendment No. 3250, to provide necessary expenses for return 
to flight activities associated with the space shuttle and to provide 
that funding for such expenses is designated as emergency spending. 
                                     Pages S12723-28, S12739-41, S12748
  Mikulski (for Murray) Modified Amendment No. 3218, to provide funds 
for a Northern Border Prosecutor Initiative.
Pages S12749-50
  Mikulski (for Reid) Amendment No. 3225, to require an analysis of the 
methods for collecting data regarding the status of the United States 
economy and a determination of whether the current data results in an 
overstatement of United States economic growth, domestic manufacturing 
output, and productivity.
Page S12750
  Mikulski Amendment No. 3268, to provide funds for science, 
engineering, technology, and mathematics-related activities. 
                                                            Page S12750
Rejected:
  Coburn Amendment No. 3243, to provide $1,680,000 to investigate and 
prosecute unsolved civil rights crimes in a fiscally responsible manner 
by prioritizing spending. (By 61 yeas to 31 nays (Vote No. 363), Senate 
tabled the amendment).
Pages S12742-47
Withdrawn:
  Dorgan Amendment No. 3240, to increase funding for crime control and 
methamphetamine abuse projects for Indians, with an offset. 
                                                        Pages S12747-48
Pending:
  Inouye Amendment No. 3214, to establish a fact-finding Commission to 
extend the study of a prior Commission to investigate and determine 
facts and circumstances surrounding the relocation, internment, and 
deportation to Axis countries of Latin Americans of Japanese descent 
from December 1941 through February 1948, and the impact of those 
actions by the United States, and to recommend appropriate remedies. 
                                                        Pages S12709-11
  Casey (for Biden) Amendment No. 3256, to appropriate an additional 
$110,000,000 for community-oriented policing services and to provide a 
full offset for such amount.
Page S12749
  Brown Amendment No. 3260, to prohibit the use of any funds made 
available in this Act in a manner that is inconsistent with the trade 
remedy laws of the United States.
Pages S12750-53
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that all first-
degree amendments to the bill be filed at the desk by 2:30 p.m., on 
Monday, October 15, 2007.
Pages S12827-28
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that Senate 
resume consideration of the bill at 3 p.m., on Monday, October 15, 
2007.
Pages S12827-28
Authority for Committees--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was 
reached providing that, notwithstanding the adjournment of the Senate, 
all committees be authorized to file legislative and executive reports 
on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 from 12 noon until 3 p.m.
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Authorizing Leadership To Make Appointments--Agreement: A unanimous-
consent agreement was reached providing that, notwithstanding the 
recess or adjournment of the Senate, the President of the Senate, the 
President of the Senate Pro Tempore, and the Majority and Minority 
Leaders be authorized to make appointments to commissions, committees, 
boards, conferences, or interparliamentary conferences authorized by 
law, by concurrent action of the two Houses, or by order of the Senate.
                                                            Page S12826
Second Reading--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached 
providing that notwithstanding the pro forma session of the Senate on 
Friday, October 5, 2007, that S. 2152, to amend title XXI of the Social 
Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance 
Program through fiscal year 2012, and H.R. 2740, to require 
accountability for contractors and contract personnel under Federal 
contracts, be considered as having received a second reading, and 
placed on the Calendar.
  Page S12827
Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations:
  Roslynn Renee Mauskopf, of New York, to be United States District 
Judge for the Eastern District of New York.
  Patrick P. Shen, of Maryland, to be Special Counsel for Immigration-
Related Unfair Employment Practices for a term of four years.
  Kristine Mary Miller, of Colorado, to be a Member of the Board of 
Trustees of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture 
and Arts Development for a term expiring May 19, 2010.
  Brenda L Kingery, of Texas, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees 
of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts 
Development for a term expiring May 19, 2012.
  Julie E. Kitka, of Alaska, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of 
the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts 
Development for a term expiring May 19, 2012.
  Sonya Kelliher-Combs, of Alaska, to be a Member of the Board of 
Trustees of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture 
and Arts Development for a term expiring May 19, 2008.
  Perry R. Eaton, of Alaska, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of 
the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts 
Development for a term expiring May 19, 2012.
  Sharion Aycock, of Mississippi, to be United States District Judge 
for the Northern District of Mississippi.
  Richard A. Jones, of Washington, to be United States District Judge 
for the Western District of Washington.
  Jennifer Walker Elrod, of Texas, to be United States Circuit Judge 
for the Fifth Circuit.
  James Russell Dedrick, of Tennessee, to be United States Attorney for 
the Eastern District of Tennessee for the term of four years.
  Robert Charles Tapella, of Virginia, to be Public Printer.
  Paul J. Hutter, of Virginia, to be General Counsel, Department of 
Veterans Affairs.
  Donald M. Kerr, of Virginia, to be Principal Deputy Director of 
National Intelligence.
  Thomas P. O'Brien, of California, to be United States Attorney for 
the Central District of California for the term of four years.
  Edward Meacham Yarbrough, of Tennessee, to be United States Attorney 
for the Middle District of Tennessee for the term of four years vice 
James K. Vines, resigned.
Pages S12753-62, S12825, H12828
Messages from the House:
  Page S12773
Measures Referred:
  Page S12773
Measures Placed on the Calendar:
  Pages S12695-96, S12773
Measures Read the First Time:
  Pages S12773, S12827
Enrolled Bills Presented:
  Page S12773
Executive Communications:
  Pages S12773-74
Executive Reports of Committees:
  Page S12774
Additional Cosponsors:
  Pages S12775-76
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
  Pages S12776-87
Additional Statements:
  Pages S12771-73
Amendments Submitted:
  Pages S12787-S12811
Notices of Hearings/Meetings:
  Page S12811
Authorities for Committees to Meet:
  Pages S12811-12
Privileges of the Floor:
  Page S12812
Text of H.R. 3222 as Previously Passed:
  Pages S12812-25
Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. (Total--363) 
                                                            Page S12747
Adjournment: Senate convened at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 7:32 p.m., 
until 9:30 a.m. on Friday,
October 5, 2007. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority 
Leader in today's Record on pages S12827-28.)

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