GRASSLEY, CHARLES E. (a Senator from Iowa)

Advertisements

Sale of false identification: National Examiner (publication), S7258 [23MY]

Amendments offered by, to

Budget: making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 1158), S4883, S4935 [30MR]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1357), S15689 [25OC], S16006, S16014, S16111, S16128, S16129, S16130 [27OC]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002 (S. Con. Res. 13), S7208, S7257 [23MY], S7350, S7396 [24MY]

Crime: sexual exploitation of children (H.R. 1240), S5509, S5519 [6AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations (S. 1026), S11188, S11218 [2AU], S11393, S11469 [4AU], S11606, S11611 [5AU], S11733 [7AU], S12543, S12617 [5SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1087), S12127, S12293 [10AU]

———making supplemental appropriations and rescissions to enhance military readiness (H.R. 889), S4044, S4114 [16MR]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1977), S12024, S12102 [9AU]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2020), S11535, S11547, S11629, S11634 [5AU]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2076), S14648, S14756, S14760 [29SE]

Federal employees: ensure payment of furloughed employees during Government shutdown (S. 1429), S19011, S19019 [20DE]

Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates (S. 1), S1099 [18JA], S1187, S1240 [19JA], S1407, S1459 [24JA], S1531 [25JA]

Government regulations: reform regulatory process (S. 343), S9542 [30JN], S10037 [14JY]

Legislative Branch of the Government: application of certain laws (S. 2), S764, S810 [11JA]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 1854), S10419, S10432 [20JY]

National Highway System: designate (S. 440), S8677, S8715 [20JN]

Public welfare programs: reform (H.R. 4), S11640 [5AU]

Solid waste: State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 534), S6448 [10MY]

Analyses

Congressional Accountability Act (S. 2), S622-S631 [9JA]

Protection of Children From Computer Pornography Act (S. 892), S7922 [7JN]

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S6225 [5MY]

Conferee: H. Con. Res. 67, setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002, S7937 [7JN]

———H.R. 4, Personal Responsibility Act, S15199 [17OC]

———H.R. 831, extend tax deduction for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals and repeal nonrecognition of gain on sales and exchanges effectuating policies of the FCC, S4559 [24MR]

———H.R. 2491, reconciliation of the concurrent budget resolution, S16991 [13NO]

———S. 4, Legislative Line Item Veto Act, S8718 [20JN], S13872 [19SE]

———S. 219, Regulatory Transition Act, S8595 [16JN], S13872 [19SE]

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S6470 [10MY]

North Atlantic Assembly, S14566 [28SE]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, S5380 [6AP]

Articles and editorials

ATF Gets 22 Planes To Aid Surveillance, Jerry Seper, Washington (DC) Times, S10188 [18JY]

Cyberporn—On a Screen Near You, Phillip Elmer-Dewitt, Time (publication), S9019-S9021 [26JN]

Defense Gives Its Accounting System a `3', Dana Priest, Washington (DC) Post, S17160 [16NO]

Electronic Sink of Depravity, Spectator (publication), S9017-S9019 [26JN]

End of Merchant Marine May Be On the Horizon, Bill McAllister, Washington (DC) Post, S14663 [29SE]

Pentagon Spending—By the Books, John J. Hamre, Washington (DC) Post, S8459 [15JN]

Pentagon's Accountability Problem, Coleman McCarthy, Washington (DC) Post, S7630 [26MY]

Senator Charles Grassley—Iowa Republican Stands Out as Workhorse Among Senate Showhorses, S15841 [26OC], S16106 [27OC]

Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Judges To Meet at Resort, Marcia Myers, Baltimore (MD) Sun, S14649 [29SE]

Times Are Tight, But Circuit Isn't, Steve Albert, Recorder (publication), S14650 [29SE]

When It Comes to Judges, Many Say Less Is More, Frank J. Murray, S15548 [24OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced by

Clean Air Act: exempt certain agricultural-related facilities (see S. 490), S3390 [2MR]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): increase portion of funds available (see S. Res. 28), S481 [5JA]

Computers: restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer (see S. 892), S7918 [7JN]

Courts: reform civil justice system (see S. 243), S1207 [19JA]

Crime: mandatory victim restitution (see S. 1404), S16821 [8NO]

———prohibit certain uses of computers in the furtherance of crimes (see S. 974), S9174 [27JN]

Families and domestic relations: protect parental rights (see S. 984), S9421 [29JN]

Farmers: provide full planting flexibility and require a pilot revenue insurance program (see S. 1276), S14407 [27SE]

Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates (see S. 169), S480 [5JA]

Government: reform dispute resolution processes (see S. 1224), S12959 [8SE]

Legislative Branch of the Government: application of certain laws (see S. 2), S47 [4JA]

Medicare: extend rural hospital payments (see S. 512), S3604 [7MR]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners in health professional shortage areas (see S. 864), S7497 [25MY]

———reimbursement for physician assistants in health professional shortage areas (see S. 863), S7497 [25MY]

Miahi-Neysi, Foad and Haiedeh: relief (see S. 450), S2823 [16FE]

National Drug Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 188, 189), S16108 [27OC], S16422 [31OC]

Public welfare programs: reform (see S. 209), S901 [12JA]

Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (see S. 262), S1442 [24JA]

Social Security: provide that certain health insurance policies are not duplicative (see S. 1138), S12079 [9AU]

Taxation: treatment of contributions in aid of construction to a water or wastewater utility (see S. 448), S2823 [16FE]

———treatment of medical savings accounts (see S. 1247), S13656 [15SE]

———treatment of student loan interest (see S. 1273), S14312 [26SE]

Wetlands: moratorium on certain policies relative to the determination of wetlands status (see S. 275), S1539 [25JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced by, as cosponsor

Agriculture: improve agricultural resources conservation programs (see S. 1373), S16495 [1NO]

———maintain foreign market development programs (see S. 1375), S16495 [1NO]

American Revolution: mint coins in commemoration of black revolutionary war patriots (see S. 953), S13210 [11SE]

Animals: improve animal drug approval process (see S. 773), S6337 [9MY]

Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see S.J. Res. 16), S1543 [25JA]

Aquaculture: authorize aquaculture research under the Dept. of Agriculture (see S. 678), S10010 [14JY]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see S. 256), S8516 [15JN]

———prohibit accrual of pay while confined pending dishonorable discharge (see S. 205), S1097 [18JA]

———prohibit uniform requirements involving the display of U.N. insignia (see S. 1370), S16421 [31OC]

———terminate pay and allowance entitlements of members sentenced to confinement and dishonorable discharge (see S. 571), S4094 [16MR]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S51 [4JA]

Byrd, Senator: tribute for casting 14,000 votes (see S. Res. 157), S10821 [27JY]

Charities: clarify exemptions from securities and antitrust laws relative to charitable gift annuities (see S. 978), S17185 [16NO]

China, Republic of: U.N. membership (see S. Con. Res. 3), S11217 [2AU]

———visit of President Lee Teng-hui (see S. Con. Res. 9), S3904 [14MR]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies (see S. 1085), S10821 [27JY]

Coins: issue one dollar coin (see S. 688), S5403 [6AP]

Commission on Concentration in the Livestock Industry: establish (see S. 1340), S15338 [19OC]

Contracts: reimbursement of defense contractors for excessive costs of personnel unallowable under defense contracts (see S. 1102), S11201 [2AU]

———simplify labor laws applicable to Federal contracts (see S. 141), S51 [4JA]

Correctional institutions: require inmate work and education duties in States receiving construction grants (see S. 930), S8493 [15JN]

Courts: commencement dates of certain temporary Federal judgeships (see S. 1328), S15227 [17OC]

———prohibit cost awards, including attorney's fees and injunctive relief against judicial officers (see S. 1115), S11323 [3AU]

———reporting deadlines for studies conducted in Federal demonstration and pilot districts (see S. 464), S3052 [23FE]

———sentencing guidelines for money laundering and drug offenses (see S. 1254), S13728 [18SE]

Crime: false identification documents (see S. 507), S6752 [16MY]

———mandatory victim restitution (see S. 1503), S19250 [22DE]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 38), S48 [4JA]

———penalties for certain sex offenses against children (see S. 705), S5404 [6AP]

———prohibit certain uses of computers in the furtherance of crimes (see S. 982), S9421 [29JN]

———prohibit the production or sale of fraudulent or counterfeit financial instruments (see S. 1009), S10153 [17JY]

———restitution for victims (see S. 173), S563 [6JA]

———sexual exploitation of children (see S. 241), S1543 [25JA]

Dept. of Defense: reform acquisition procedures (see S. 646), S4806 [29MR]

Dept. of Transportation: abolish ICC and assume necessary functions (see S. 1396), S17669 [28NO]

Drugs: eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine offenses (see S. 1253), S17533 [27NO]

Endangered species: protect private property rights relative to economic losses from critical habitat designations (see S. 191), S789 [11JA]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see S. 356), S2764 [15FE]

ERISA: treatment of pension assets by insurance companies (see S. 1400), S19010 [20DE]

Executive departments: reduce Federal paperwork burden (see S. 244), S3538 [6MR]

Families and domestic relations: child support enforcement (see S. 442), S3477 [3MR]

Financial institutions: treatment of common trust fund transfers relative to mutual fund investments (see S. 1032), S15580 [24OC]

Firefighters: exempt firefighters and rescue squad workers from certain Fair Labor Standards Act provisions relative to volunteer work in a professional capacity (see S. 324), S6465 [10MY]

Fish and fishing: prohibit the manufacturing, processing, or distribution of certain fishing sinkers or lures (see S. 505), S14751 [29SE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 31), S4262 [21MR]

Foreign trade: impose sanctions on foreign persons exporting petroleum products, natural gas, or related technology to Iran (see S. 1228), S15357 [19OC]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: mint coins in commemoration of the public opening (see S. 446), S2823 [16FE]

Gambling Impact Study Commission: establish (see S. 704), S16630 [2NO]

Government regulations: differentiate animal fats and vegetable oils from other oils and greases in issuing or enforcing regulations (see S. 679), S5217 [5AP]

———facilitate small business involvement in the regulatory development process of the EPA and OSHA (see S. 917), S9100 [26JN]

———moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (see S. 219), S901 [12JA]

———reform regulatory process (see S. 343), S4386 [22MR]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3904 [14MR]

Halverson, Richard C.: tribute (see S. Res. 196), S17776 [29NO]

Health: accessibility of alternative treatments and medicines (see S. 1035), S9998 [14JY]

———liability of raw material and component suppliers to medical device manufacturers (see S. 303), S2969 [22FE]

———obstetrician-gynecologist services relative to Federal health care laws (see S. Res. 85), S3680 [8MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mothers and newborn infants following birth (see S. 969), S18664 [14DE]

———studies and programs relative to traumatic brain injuries (see S. 96), S15246 [17OC]

Health care facilities: improve health programs and services available to rural populations (see S. 1268), S14132 [22SE]

Iran: trade embargo (see S. 277), S4111 [16MR]

IRS: safeguard taxpayer rights (see S. 258), S1369 [23JA]

Israel: condemn terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 69), S1442 [24JA]

———relocate U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem (see S. 1322, 1323), S15166 [13OC]

———relocate U.S. embassy to Jerusalem (see S. 770), S6752 [16MY]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see S. 295), S12614 [5SE]

Labor unions: repeal certain provisions of law requiring employees to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment (see S. 581), S18564 [13DE]

Law enforcement officers: provide educational assistance to the dependents of Federal officers killed or disabled in the line of duty (see S. 1243), S13620 [14SE]

———tribute (see S.J. Res. 32), S5404 [6AP]

Lewis and Clark Rural Water System, Inc.: authorize construction and assistance (see S. 931), S8493 [15JN]

Medicare: improve health services to rural areas (see S. 963), S8997 [23JN]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see S.J. Res. 19), S1097 [18JA]

———require comparable treatment with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see S. 1428), S17666 [28NO]

Mexico: U.S. support of the efforts of President Ernesto Zedillo to eliminate corruption within the political system (see S. Con. Res. 30), S15119 [12OC]

Motor vehicles: eliminate noncompliance penalties on State motorcycle helmet laws (see S. 388), S2492 [10FE]

Motorcycles: regulation of helmet use (see S. 234), S1070 [18JA]

NAFTA: effect on Caribbean Basin Initiative (see S. 529), S3803 [10MR]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 103), S9810 [12JY]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 146), S9810 [12JY]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 177), S15246 [17OC]

National Women and Girls in Sports Day: designate (see S. Res. 37), S1631 [26JA]

Oklahoma City, OK: bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see S. Res. 110), S5603 [24AP]

OSHA: reform regulatory process (see S. 526), S5605 [24AP]

Patents: restore the proper term of patent protection (see S. 284), S16508 [1NO]

Pesticides: definition and regulation of the minor use of pesticides (see S. 794), S6513 [11MY]

Pornography: amend laws relative to child pornography (see S. 1237), S13540 [13SE]

Public welfare programs: enhance education, increase school attendance, and promote self-sufficiency among recipients (see S. 19), S48 [4JA]

———reform (see S. 1120), S11323 [3AU]

Rabin, Yitzhak: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 31), S16699 [6NO]

Real property: compensation to owners of private property relative to regulatory restrictions (see S. 605), S4491 [23MR]

———provide protection for the constitutional guarantee of private property rights (see S. 145), S564 [6JA]

Reischauer, Robert D.: tribute (see S. Res. 81), S3221 [27FE]

Saffold, C. Abbott: express gratitude for service as Sec. for the Minority of the Senate (see S. Res. 143), S9422 [29JN]

Securities: litigation reform relative to plaintiff control, fraud detection, proportionate liability, and auditing standards (see S. 240), S5843 [27AP]

Small business: reform regulatory process (see S. 942), S15292 [18OC]

Social Security: establish fingerprint identification system to deter multiple enrollment for certain benefits (see S. 249), S1373 [23JA]

Taxation: capital gains rates (see S. 959), S12098 [9AU]

———church pension benefit plans (see S. 881), S7696 [5JN]

———deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service (see S. 434), S3064 [23FE]

———deduction of partnership investment expenses under the minimum tax (see S. 1100), S11107 [1AU]

———deductions for business use of the home (see S. 327), S1920 [1FE]

———limit applicability of the generation-skipping transfer tax (see S. 1170), S14907 [10OC]

———make permanent the credit for increasing research activities (see S. 351), S4820 [29MR]

———qualification and eligibility requirements for S corporations and shareholders (see S. 758), S6168 [4MY]

———treatment of certain income received by a cooperative telephone company (see S. 112), S50 [4JA]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see S. 1086), S10875 [28JY]

———treatment of homemakers' individual retirement accounts (see S. 287), S1618 [26JA]

———treatment of income crop insurance proceeds and disaster payments (see S. 110), S50 [4JA]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 12), S1456 [24JA]

———treatment of livestock sold on account of weather-related conditions (see S. 109), S50 [4JA]

Transportation: treatment of penalties on States without safety belt and motorcycle helmet requirements (see S. 360), S2268 [7FE]

Vietnam: funding for diplomatic and economic relations relative to cooperation with efforts to account for POW/MIA (see S.J. Res. 34), S6912 [18MY]

World Trade Organization: establish commission to review dispute settlement reports (see S. 16), S4597 [24MR]

World War II: tribute to veterans and their families (see S. Res. 115), S6276 [8MY]

Cloture motions

Budget: making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 1158), S5303 [6AP]

Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956), S5995 [2MY], S6155 [4MY], S6275 [8MY]

Cuba: strengthen international economic sanctions and support transition to democratically elected government (H.R. 927), S14994, S15025 [11OC], S15113 [12OC], S15165 [13OC], S15217 [17OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations (S. 1026), S12064 [9AU]

———making supplemental appropriations and rescissions to enhance military readiness (H.R. 889), S3731 [9MR], S3918 [15MR]

Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates (S. 1), S1065 [18JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 31), S18086 [6DE]

Government regulations: reform regulatory process (S. 343), S9794 [12JY], S9977 [14JY], S10135, S10146 [17JY], S10221 [18JY], S10399 [20JY]

Comparisons

Tax treatment of medical savings accounts legislation, S13661 [15SE]

Descriptions

Dept. of Agriculture—Agriculture Research Service Program on Swine Research, S4796 [29MR]

Letters

CIA accountability for misappropriated funds: by, S17160 [16NO]

Dept. of Defense Office of Operational Test and Evaluation funding: by, S18056 [6DE]

Extension of temporary Federal judgeship for the Western District of Michigan: James A. Wiggins, S15549 [24OC]

Obligations in excess appropriations for restoration of democracy in Haiti: John J. Hamre, Dept. of Defense, S3659 [8MR]

Operational support airlift fleet funding: by, S11799 [7AU]

———John P. White, Dept. of Defense, S11799 [7AU]

Restriction on location of judicial conferences and meetings: Arthur Spector, S14648 [29SE]

———John W. Primomo, S14649 [29SE]

Uniform criteria and procedures for retiring generals and flag officers: Robert B. Burdette, Congressional Research Service, S11187 [2AU]

———Senators Murray, Grassley, and Boxer, S11188 [2AU]

Memorandums

Obligations in Excess Appropriations for Restoration of Democracy in Haiti: John M. Deutch, Dept. of Defense, S3658 [8MR]

U.S.-Flag Merchant Marine Revitalization: Robert E. Rubin, Sec. of the Treasury, S14657-S14659 [29SE]

Messages

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters With Austria: President Clinton, S12750 [6SE]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters With Hungary: President Clinton, S12750 [6SE]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for the Investment Treaty With Albania: President Clinton, S12750 [6SE]

Motions offered by

Legislative Branch of the Government: application of certain laws (S. 2), S539 [6JA], S713 [10JA], S765 [11JA]

Remarks by, on

Abortion: coverage of abortion procedures through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, S11509 [5AU]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), S18206 [7DE]

Administrative Conference of the U.S.: funding, S11547 [5AU]

Agricultural Research Service: National Swine Research Center funding, S4795 [29MR]

Agriculture: compliance of farmers with conservation programs, S16364 [31OC]

———price supports, S15760 [26OC]

Armed Forces: provide uniform criteria and procedures for retiring generals and flag officers, S11186, S11187, S11189 [2AU]

BATF: purchase of Rockwell Bronco OV-10D aircraft, S10188 [18JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: lift U.S. arms embargo (S. 21), S10686 [26JY]

———require congressional approval prior to U.S. military intervention (H.R. 2606), S18402 [12DE]

Budget: allocation of funds, S2230 [7FE]

———comparison between congressional and Clinton administration proposals, S7240 [23MY], S8681 [20JN], S15547, S15548 [24OC]

———congressional enforcement of constitutional amendment to require balanced, S553, S555 [6JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 1), S1814 [31JA], S2230 [7FE], S2585 [14FE], S2723 [15FE], S3112 [24FE]

———making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 1158), S4795 [29MR], S4883, S4884 [30MR], S5059 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 1158), conference report, S7378 [24MY]

———making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 1944), S10467, S10468 [21JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution, S18806 [18DE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2491), conference report, S17251, S17292 [17NO]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1357), S15604, S15605, S15612 [25OC], S15760 [26OC]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1357), motion to commit, S15641, S15647 [25OC]

———reduction of tax cut and application of savings to medicare and medicaid, S7068 [22MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002 (H. Con. Res. 67), conference report, S9250, S9302 [28JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002 (S. Con. Res. 13), S6862 [18MY], S6959, S6964 [19MY], S7068 [22MY], S7191 [23MY]

———treatment of Social Security under a constitutional amendment to require balanced, S2585 [14FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 38), S9323 [28JN]

CBO: analysis of legislation to determine impact of Federal mandates, S1407 [24JA]

Children and youth: consolidate and expand Federal child care programs, S13148, S13170 [11SE]

CIA: accountability for misappropriated funds, S17159, S17161 [16NO]

Clinton, President: ethics standards, S3766 [10MR]

Committee on Economics (Joint): correction of published record of hearings held by Subcommittee on National Security, S14563 [28SE]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): increase portion of funds available (S. Res. 28), S525 [5JA]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 30), S526 [5JA]

Computers: restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer (S. 892), S7922 [7JN], S9017 [26JN]

Congress: reform lobbying disclosure and gift rules, S694 [10JA]

———use of airline frequent flyer miles accrued during official travel, S642, S643 [9JA], S711 [10JA]

Congressional employees: prohibit practice of requesting views on policy matters relative to employment, S706 [10JA]

Corp. for National Service: funding, S975 [17JA], S5059 [3AP], S13329 [12SE], S14254 [26SE]

Courts: commencement dates of certain temporary Federal judgeships (S. 1328), S15547, S15548 [24OC]

———deterrence of frivolous lawsuits and harassing court motions, S5722 [26AP]

———elimination of judgeship on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia circuit, S15547, S15548 [24OC]

———judicial authority in cases involving balanced budget enforcement, S2723 [15FE]

———product liability reform (H.R. 956), S5722 [26AP]

———reform civil justice system (S. 243), S1207 [19JA]

Crime: false identification documents (S. 507), S7258 [23MY]

———mandatory victim restitution (S. 1404), S16826 [8NO]

———organized groups, S16595 [2NO]

———prohibit certain uses of computers in the furtherance of crimes (S. 974), S9180 [27JN]

———sexual exploitation of children (H.R. 1240), S5509 [6AP]

Cuba: strengthen international economic sanctions and support transition to democratically elected government (H.R. 927), unanimous-consent agreement, S15156 [13OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve public health and food safety through the reduction of pathogens, S9742 [12JY]

Dept. of Defense: auditing of Defense Modernization Account, S11735 [7AU]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1530), S18059 [6DE]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 1026), S11186, S11187, S11189 [2AU], S11396, S11402 [4AU], S11735, S11799 [7AU], S12543 [5SE]

———budget, S4164 [20MR], S4207 [21MR], S4312 [22MR], S4486 [23MR], S4709, S4710 [28MR]

———budget disbursements accountability, S7630-S7632 [26MY], S8458, S8459 [15JN]

———disbursement match with obligation relative to payment, S12127 [10AU]

———funding, S7191 [23MY]

———funding for the operational support airlift fleet, S11799 [7AU]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2126), conference report, S17159, S17161, S17162 [16NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1087), S12127 [10AU]

———making supplemental appropriations and rescissions to enhance military readiness (H.R. 889), S3658, S3659 [8MR]

———Office of Operational Test and Evaluation funding, S18059 [6DE]

———reduce size of operational support aircraft fleet, S12543 [5SE]

Dept. of Energy: energy efficiency regulations relative to Codes and Standards Program, S12025 [9AU]

Dept. of Justice: report on product liability reform, S5300 [6AP]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1977), S12025 [9AU]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2020), S11509, S11547 [5AU]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2020), conference report, S17072 [15NO]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2076), S14648, S14649, S14656, S14659, S14691, S14692 [29SE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2076), unanimous-consent agreement, S14656 [29SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2099), S14254 [26SE]

Des Moines, IA: tribute to the River Bend Neighborhood Association, S7023 [19MY]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, S13576 [14SE], S15143 [13OC], S17061 [15NO]

Drugs: funding for international narcotics programs, S13150 [11SE]

———international narcotics control funding, S14054 [21SE]

Ecology and environment: use of risk assessment and cost-benefit analyses in environmental decisionmaking, S9853, S9854 [13JY]

Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits, S645 [9JA]

EPA: regulation reform, S9970 [14JY]

Families and domestic relations: programs to combat domestic violence, S14691, S14692 [29SE]

———protect parental rights (S. 984), S9427 [29JN]

Farmers: provide full planting flexibility and require a pilot revenue insurance program (S. 1276), S14408 [27SE]

Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates (S. 1), S1407 [24JA], S1527, S1528, S1529, S1530 [25JA]

———reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates (S. 169), S525 [5JA], S683 [9JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 31), S4280 [21MR], S18355 [11DE]

GATT: implementation relative to generic drugs, S18206 [7DE]

Glickman, Dan: nomination to be Sec. of Agriculture, S4843 [30MR]

Government: reform dispute resolution processes (S. 1224), S12960 [8SE]

Government regulations: clarify the absence of supermandates, S9685 [11JY]

———exempt food safety from cost-benefit analysis, S9670 [11JY]

———reform regulatory process (S. 343), S9634 [10JY], S9670, S9685 [11JY], S9742 [12JY], S9853, S9854 [13JY], S9970 [14JY]

IRS: funding for additional agents, S17072 [15NO]

———safeguard taxpayer rights (S. 258), S1372 [23JA]

Judges: restrict the location of judicial conferences and meetings, S14648, S14649 [29SE]

Legislative Branch of the Government: application of certain laws (S. 2), S440 [5JA], S533, S553, S555, S559 [6JA], S621, S639, S642, S643, S645 [9JA], S694, S696, S706, S708, S710, S711 [10JA], S758, S779, S780 [11JA]

———personal use of campaign funds, S696 [10JA]

Legislative branch of the Government: application of certain laws (S. 2), S13539, S13540 [13SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 1854), S10377 [20JY]

McCarthy, Veronica: privilege of the floor, S820 [12JA]

Medicare: extend rural hospital payments (S. 512), S3612 [7MR]

———improve health services to rural areas (S. 963), S8846 [22JN]

———reform, S15612, S15641, S15647 [25OC]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners in health professional shortage areas (S. 864), S7523 [25MY]

———reimbursement for physician assistants in health professional shortage areas (S. 863), S7523 [25MY]

Members of Congress: adjust basic pay relative to degree of success in deficit reduction, S758 [11JA]

OSHA: regulation reform, S9970 [14JY]

OTA: funding, S10377 [20JY]

Packwood, Senator: Committee on Ethics (Senate, Select) hearings on alleged misconduct, S11176 [2AU]

Public welfare programs: deny assistance for out-of-wedlock births to minors, S13508 [13SE]

———funding for State administrative purposes, S12894 [8SE]

———reform (H.R. 4), S11755 [7AU], S12710 [6SE], S12881, S12882, S12886, S12894 [8SE], S13148, S13149, S13159, S13162, S13163, S13170 [11SE], S13492, S13508 [13SE]

———reform (H.R. 4), conference report, S19100 [21DE]

———reform (H.R. 4), unanimous-consent agreement, S11782 [7AU]

———reform (S. 209), S902 [12JA]

Rural areas: Federal farm and health policies, S15760 [26OC]

Senate: legislative program, S526 [5JA], S683 [9JA], S1725 [27JA], S4207 [21MR], S4487, S4522 [23MR], S11798 [7AU], S12750 [6SE], S13143 [11SE], S15143 [13OC]

———require three-fifths vote to waive a CBO analysis of legislation to determine impact of Federal mandates, S1407 [24JA]

———revise and streamline office procurement and acquisition laws, S710 [10JA]

Senate Rules: amend (S. Res. 29), S526 [5JA]

Senior Community Service Employment Program: funding, S13492 [13SE]

Ships and vessels: revitalize U.S.-flag merchant marine, S14656, S14659 [29SE]

Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (S. 262), S1442 [24JA]

Social Security: provide that certain health insurance policies are not duplicative (S. 1138), S12086 [9AU]

Solid waste: State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 534), S6466 [10MY]

Taxation: extend deduction for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals and repeal nonrecognition of gain on sales and exchanges effectuating policies of the FCC (H.R. 831), S4553 [24MR]

———extend deduction for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals and repeal nonrecognition of gain on sales and exchanges effectuating policies of the FCC (H.R. 831), unanimous-consent agreement, S4521 [23MR]

———treatment of contributions in aid of construction to a water or wastewater utility (S. 448), S2844 [16FE]

———treatment of medical savings accounts (S. 1247), S13660 [15SE]

———treatment of student loan interest (S. 1273), S14312 [26SE]

Telecommunications: reform policies regulating competition (S. 652), unanimous-consent agreement, S15144 [13OC]

United Rubber Workers: strike at Bridgestone/Firestone Co. plants, S559 [6JA]

Vietnam: normalization of relations, S9731 [12JY]

Wetlands: moratorium on certain Dept. of Agriculture policies relative to the determination of wetlands status, S4883, S4884 [30MR]

———moratorium on certain policies relative to the determination of wetlands status (S. 275), S1702 [27JA]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S15841 [26OC], S16106 [27OC]

Reports

Dept. of Defense Material Inspection and Receiving, S8459 [15JN]

Disaster at Sea!—It's Time to Deep Six the Maritime Subsidy Programs: Citizens Against Government Waste, S14661-S14663 [29SE]

Schedules

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): Subcommittee on Legislative Branch: OTA budget, D674 [26MY]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): Subcommittee on Government Management, Information, and Technology: Family Reinforcement Act, D367 [16MR]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): Subcommittee on Human Resources: public welfare programs reform, D110 [30JA]

———Subcommittee on Oversight: Taxpayer Bill of Rights legislation, D412 [24MR]

Statements

Protection of Children From Computer Pornography Act: Cathleen A. Cleavers, Family Research Council, S7923 [7JN]

Summaries

Prevent Duplicative Social Security Health Insurance Policies (S. 1138), S12086 [9AU]

Tax Treatment of Medical Savings Accounts (S. 1247), S13661 [15SE]

Tables

Dept. of Defense budget authority reflected in future years defense program, S4709 [28MR]

Texts of

S. 209, Welfare-To-Work and Strong Families Act, S903-S905 [12JA]

S. 243, Civil Justice Reform Act, S1208 [19JA]

S. 262, increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals, S1443 [24JA]

S. 448, tax treatment of contributions in aid of construction to a water or wastewater utility, S2845 [16FE]

S. 490, exempt certain agricultural-related facilities from Clean Air Act, S3422 [2MR]

S. 892, Protection of Children From Computer Pornography Act, S7922 [7JN]

S. 974, Anti-Electronic Racketeering Act, S9180 [27JN]

S. 1224, Administrative Dispute Resolution Act, S12961 [8SE]

S. 1273, Higher Education Investment Act, S14313 [26SE]

S. 1276, Farm Income Transition Act, S14409-S14411 [27SE]

S. 1404, Victim Restitution Enhancement Act, S16827 [8NO]

Tributes

Halverson, Richard C., S3766 [10MR]

Heflin, Senator, S4778 [29MR]