[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 2991]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

  The following bills and joint resolutions were introduced, read the 
first and second times by unanimous consent, and referred as indicated:

           By Mr. AKAKA:
       S. 2683. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to 
     modify certain authorities relating to educational assistance 
     benefits for veterans, and for other purposes; to the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
           By Mr. DODD (for himself, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Reed, Mr. 
             Menendez, and Mr. Brown):
       S. 2684. A bill to reform the housing choice voucher 
     program under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 
     1937; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
           By Mr. LAUTENBERG (for himself and Ms. Snowe):
       S. 2685. A bill to prohibit cigarette manufacturers from 
     making claims or representations based on data derived from 
     the cigarette testing method established by the Federal Trade 
     Commission; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
           By Mr. HARKIN (for himself and Mr. Carper):
       S. 2686. A bill to ensure that all users of the 
     transportation system, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and 
     transit users as well as children, older individuals, and 
     individuals with disabilities, are able to travel safely and 
     conveniently on streets and highways; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
           By Ms. SNOWE (for herself and Mr. Rockefeller):
       S. 2687. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security 
     Act to enhance beneficiary protections under parts C and D of 
     the Medicare program; to the Committee on Finance.

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