PRESSLER, LARRY (a Senator from South Dakota)

Addresses

Japanese Aviation Negotiations With the U.S.: Robert L. Crandall, American Airlines, Inc., S16101 [27OC]

———Stuart I. Oran, United Airlines, Inc., S16102 [27OC]

Amendments offered by, to

Appropriations: line-item veto (S. 4), S4188, S4203 [20MR]

Budget: making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 1158), S4801, S4833 [29MR], S4846, S4934 [30MR], S4997 [31MR], S5255 [5AP]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1357), S15773, S15852, S15867 [26OC], S16013, S16119 [27OC]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002 (S. Con. Res. 13), S7131 [22MY], S7361, S7398 [24MY], S7416, S7532 [25MY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (S. 1004), S17348 [17NO]

Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956), S5606 [24AP]

Cuba: strengthen international economic sanctions and support transition to democratically elected government (H.R. 927), S15055 [11OC], S16106 [27OC]

Dept. of Commerce: convey to Massachusetts the National Marine Fisheries Service laboratory in Gloucester, MA (H.R. 1358), S19269 [22DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations (S. 1026), S11563, S11621, S11636 [5AU]

———making supplemental appropriations and rescissions to enhance military readiness (H.R. 889), S4044, S4058, S4113, S4114, S4115 [16MR]

Dept. of State: consolidate foreign affairs agencies (S. 908), S11027 [31JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1977), S11877, S11936 [8AU]

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

Dept. of Transportation: abolish ICC and assume necessary functions (S. 1396), S17582, S17601, S17669 [28NO]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2002), S12060, S12062, S12075, S12104, S12105 [9AU], S12115 [10AU]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2076), S14685, S14759, S14764 [29SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 1905), S11098, S11122 [1AU]

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

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 1868), S13920, S13985 [20SE], S14065, S14088, S14092 [21SE]

Government regulations: moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (S. 219), S4705, S4738, S4739 [28MR]

———reform regulatory process (S. 343), S9494 [30JN], S9653 [11JY], S10042 [14JY]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (S. 1048), S15359 [19OC]

National Highway System: designate (S. 440), S8785, S8826, S8827 [21JN]

Oil Pollution Act: require Federal agencies to differentiate between organic oils and petroleum-based oils (H.R. 436), S16618, S16630 [2NO]

Pakistan: U.S. visit by Benazir Bhutto (S. Res. 102), S5509 [6AP]

Public welfare programs: reform (H.R. 4), S11640 [5AU], S12889, S12890, S12972 [8SE]

Telecommunications: reform policies regulating competition (S. 652), S7902, S7908, S7928 [7JN], S7995 [8JN], S8250, S8287 [13JN], S8378 [14JN], S8432, S8474, S8475, S8517 [15JN]

Terrorism: improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (S. 735), S7667, S7668, S7704 [5JN]

Analyses

In Defense of the Pressler Amendment Relative to Foreign Aid to Pakistan: by, S9228-S9231 [28JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 956, Product Liability Fairness Act, S17674 [28NO]

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

———H.R. 2539, Interstate Commerce Commission Sunset Act, S18249 [7DE]

———S. 440, National Highway System designation, S14144 [22SE], S14221 [25SE]

———S. 652, Telecommunications Competition and Deregulation Act, S15152 [13OC]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy Board of Visitors, S12342 [11AU]

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors, S12342 [11AU]

Articles and editorials

Banner Week for Tech, Rapid City (SD) Journal, S10072 [14JY]

Bible Tells Us So, Jonathan Groner, Washington (DC) Post, S15842 [26OC]

Busted!—2 SJU Students Arrested in Fake I.D. Ring, Maureen O'Connell, Hawk (St. Joseph's University publication), S3606 [7MR]

Changing Prisoners' Paths, Paul Glader, Indianapolis (IN) News, S14951 [10OC]

China and Hong Kong Victors Square Off After the Election, Edward A. Gargan, New York (NY) Times, S13979 [20SE]

China Military Exercise, Charlene L. Fu, S12417, S12418 [11AU]

China Missile Tests Signal More Pressure for Taiwan, Jane Macartney, S12418 [11AU]

China To Hold More Missile Tests in East China Sea, Benjamin Kang Lim, S12417 [11AU]

Commerce Officials Knew Two Congressmen ``Back When'', S5865 [1MY]

Corps Needs To Reconsider a More Equitable Transfer of Excess Land, James Madsen, S7626 [26MY]

Dear Mr. President—Leonard Peltier Murdered Two FBI Agents—He Deserves No Clemency, Washington (DC) Post, S9029 [26JN]

Entrepreneurial Spirit Cited in City's High Rating, Brenda Wade Schmidt, Sioux Falls (SD) Argus Leader, S18555 [13DE]

Fake IDs Surmount High-Tech Obstacles—Underage Drinkers Flock To Buy Them, Matt Neufeld, Washington (DC) Times, S3606 [7MR]

Fears Widespread in Taiwan as China Renews Tests, Joyce Liu, S12417 [11AU]

FedEx Hub To Give Lift to Shippers, Philippines, Journal of Commerce, S13380 [12SE]

Giving Back Purchased Land Sets Poor Precedent, Brett Tschetter, S7626 [26MY]

Greatest Auction Ever, William Safire, New York (NY) Times, S13309 [11SE]

Hawk's Final Flight, Brian Kollers, Sioux Falls (SD) Argus Leader, S4092 [16MR]

Highlights of U.N. History, Tanya Hochschild, Greenwich Magazine (publication), S17334 [17NO]

Hong Kong Voters Hand Setback to Candidates Backed by Beijing, Peter Stein, Wall Street Journal, S13979 [20SE]

Hong Kong Votes for Democracy, New York (NY) Times, S13979 [20SE]

How To Succeed in Nonprofits by Really Trying—Harvard Is Given $10 Million To Teach Management Skills, Karen W. Arenson, New York (NY) Times, S15335 [19OC]

James Rothstein Dies at 81; From Politics to Sales, He Fit In, Denise D. Tucker, Sioux Falls (SD) Argus Leader, S17335 [17NO]

Land Transfer Angers Sportsmen Group, Kevin Woster, S7626 [26MY]

Land Transfer at Lake Oahe Is Bad Decision, S7626 [26MY]

Leaving the Frontier Land, Paul Glader, Indianapolis (IN) News, S14951 [10OC]

Mall Reminds Pressler of South Dakota, Robert Pore, Huron (SD) Plainsman, S14400 [27SE]

Memorial to Doctors Dedicated Saturday, Bill Harlan, Rapid City (SD) Journal, S14308 [26SE]

Message to Clinton Clear—Reform Super Fund Program, Rob L. Wheeler, Sioux Falls (SD) Argus Leader, S12678 [6SE]

Mickelson Marsh's Dedication Today, Kevin Woster, Sioux Falls (SD) Argus Leader, S13381 [12SE]

My Superfund Nightmare, Bill Huebner, Wall Street Journal, S15844 [26OC]

New Wheat Named After Farmer, Jennifer D. Olson, S10183 [18JY]

No Harm, No Foul? Rick Mooney, S2133 [3FE]

One China? Wall Street Journal, S13980 [20SE]

Plows, PC's, Satellite Dishes, Ira Breskin, Investor's Business Daily (publication), S13312 [11SE]

Pressler Seeking Congressional Action on Traverse Situation, Kathleen Cook, Rosholt (SD) Review, S5911 [1MY]

Privatizing PBS Doesn't Mean Killing Big Bird, Jack F. Kemp, S5389 [6AP]

Promoter Named Top Employee by Clinton, Brenda Wade Smith, Sioux Falls (SD) Argus Leader, S17333 [17NO]

Reality-Based Broadcasting, by, Washington (DC) Post, S3663 [8MR], S5114 [4AP], S5351 [6AP]

Rebuff of China Proves Sweeping—Pro-Democratic Bloc in Hong Kong Legislature Could Hold Majority on Key Issues, Keith B. Richburg, Washington (DC) Post, S13978 [20SE]

Relief for the Turboprop Blues—Small Is Suddenly Beautiful for Short-Hop Travelers, David C. Johnston, New York (NY) Times, S13618 [14SE]

Retired Professor Still Serving, Beverly G. Merrick, Sioux City (SD) Journal, S9345 [29JN]

Rules for World Air Transport Need Overhaul, by, Seattle (WA) Post-Intelligencer, S8421 [15JN]

S.D. Group Criticizes Liability Rules, Dan Daly, Rapid City (SD) Journal, S12679 [6SE]

Sahr, 71, Worked Hard To Help Judicial System, Denise D. Tucker, Sioux Falls (SD) Argus Leader, S18126 [7DE]

Saying Bye to Backyard Nukes, Paul Glader, Indianapolis (IN) News, S14951 [10OC]

Senator Charles Grassley—Iowa Republican Stands Out as Workhorse Among Senate Showhorses, Albert Eisele, Hill (publication), S15841 [26OC]

Senator Piles on Heathrow Pressure, Michael Skapinker, Financial Times (publication), S10926 [31JY]

Siemens Venture Believed Used in Pakistan Centrifuge Quest, Mark Hibbs, Nuclear Fuel (publication), S13945 [20SE]

Student Accounts of Raid and Aftermath, Jessica Hausmann, Hawk (St. Joseph's University Publication), S3607 [7MR]

Superfund Reformers Start Group in S.D., Sioux Falls (SD) Argus Leader, S12679 [6SE]

Taiwan Stock Market Plunges on China Missile Tests, James Peng, S12418 [11AU]

Three Charged in Fake-ID Scam, S3606 [7MR]

Traverse Residents Blame Corps for Water Woes, Wayne Specht, Watertown (SD) Public Opinion, S5912 [1MY]

Two Plead Guilty to Selling Fake Driver's Licenses, Toni Locy, Washington (DC) Post, S7668 [5JN]

Wide Appeal in Tax Breaks, Rapid City (SD) Journal, S17315 [17NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced by

Abortion: protection of reproductive health care clinics (see S. Res. 67), S1271 [20JA]

Amtrak: reforming statutes and authorizing appropriations (see S. 1318), S15118 [12OC]

Belle Fourche, SD: conveyance of land at the radar bomb scoring site (see S. 1430), S17666 [28NO]

Cartney Koch McRaven Child Development Center, Ellsworth AFB, SD: designate (see S. 882), S7696 [5JN]

Clean Water Act: treatment of fines levied against businesses (see S. 1390), S16657 [3NO]

———treatment of fines levied against local governments (see S. 1391), S16657 [3NO]

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 56), S1004 [17JA]

Corps of Engineers: high water level management plan for Lake Traverse (see S. 741), S5910 [1MY]

Courts: exempt State and local court reporters from certain Federal compensatory time requirements (see S. 190), S732 [10JA]

Crime: false identification documents (see S. 507), S3603 [7MR]

Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations for technology programs, scientific research services and facilities, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (see S. 1141), S12079 [9AU]

Dept. of Transportation: abolish ICC and assume necessary functions (see S. 1396), S16657 [3NO]

———waive driving hours-of-service regulations for agricultural purposes during planting and harvest seasons (see S. 604), S4491 [23MR]

Education: Impact Aid Program technical corrections (see S. 947), S8684 [20JN]

———national history standards (see S. Res. 66), S1271 [20JA]

Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates (see S. Res. 68), S1271 [20JA]

Hong Kong: elections (see S. Res. 175), S13972 [20SE]

Japan: violation of bilateral aviation agreement (see S. Res. 155), S10426 [20JY]

Land Remote Sensing Policy Act: revise (see S. 625), S4657 [27MR]

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

Missouri River: exclude the South Dakota component from the the segment designated as a recreation area (see S. 1167), S12215 [10AU]

———limit acquisition of land on the segment designated as a recreation area (see S. 1168), S12215 [10AU]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1048), S10243 [18JY]

National Children's Day: designate (see S. Res. 178), S14710 [29SE]

Native Americans: funding for construction of tribal schools (see S. 1485), S18920 [19DE]

NOAA: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1142), S12079 [9AU]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1445), S18016 [5DE]

Oceans: reduce regulations on international transportation and eliminate the Federal Maritime Commission (see S. 1356), S15496 [23OC]

Railroads: preservation of infrastructure (see S. 920), S8380 [14JN]

South Dakota: land transfer to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (see S. 875), S7615 [26MY]

———operation and maintenance of certain National Park Service units on a trial basis (see S. 1185), S12370 [11AU]

SSI: restriction on benefits to prisoners (see S. 1418), S17336 [17NO]

Tariff: temporarily suspend import duties on motorcycles brought into the U.S. for the Sturgis Rally and Races (see S. 1003), S9422 [29JN]

Taxation: limit applicability of the generation-skipping transfer tax (see S. 1170), S12215 [10AU]

———limit deduction for health care costs by employers who terminate promised retiree health benefits (see S. 827), S6912 [18MY]

Telecommunications: reform policies regulating competition (see S. 652), S4924 [30MR]

Wetlands: conservation and management (see S. 352), S2124 [3FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced by, as cosponsor

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 939), S16428 [31OC]

Agriculture: maintain foreign market development programs (see S. 1375), S16630 [2NO]

Animals: improve animal drug approval process (see S. 773), S13865 [19SE]

Armed Forces: amend the War Powers Resolution defining the congressional and Presidential role in the use of troops overseas (see S. 5), S1789 [30JA]

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

Aviation: repeal increase in transportation fuels tax applicable to commercial aviation (see S. 304), S9465 [29JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: U.S. military intervention (see S. Con. Res. 35), S18559 [13DE]

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), S17669 [28NO]

China, Republic of: U.N. membership (see S. Con. Res. 3), S5676 [25AP]

Clean Air Act: exempt certain agricultural-related facilities (see S. 490), S5231 [5AP]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1004), S9422 [29JN]

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

Congress: treatment of Members and employees for retirement purposes (see S. 228), S1237 [19JA]

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

Courts: product liability reform (see S. 565), S3964 [15MR]

———provide that voluntary disclosures of Federal violations found during an environmental audit shall not be subject to discovery or admitted as evidence (see S. 582), S9100 [26JN]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see S. Con. Res. 11), S5726 [26AP]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see S. 1043), S17348 [17NO]

Education: phase out the Federal Direct Student Loan Program and privatize the student loan system (see S. 1198), S18102 [6DE]

———provide hold-harmless payment amounts for impact-aid programs relative to Federal acquisition of real property (see S. 1509), S19250 [22DE]

———student loan reform (see S. 495), S6357 [9MY]

Endangered species: protect private property rights relative to economic losses from critical habitat designations (see S. 191, 503), S1457 [24JA], S3992 [15MR]

Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (see S. 768, 1364), S7924 [7JN], S18102 [6DE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see S. 356), S4931 [30MR]

ERISA: extend continuation of coverage of certain retiree health benefits (see S. 1107), S11201 [2AU]

———litigation relative to termination or reduction of retiree health benefits (see S. 588), S4365 [22MR]

Executive departments: reduce Federal paperwork burden (see S. 244), S1207 [19JA]

Federal employees: ensure payment of furloughed employees during Government shutdown (see S. 1429), S17666 [28NO]

Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates (see S. 1), S47 [4JA]

Financial institutions: reform regulatory process and paperwork requirements (see S. 650), S5913 [1MY]

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), S12959 [8SE]

Forest Service: phasing-in of changes to forest management plans (see S. 647), S10738 [26JY]

Forests: improve the health of forests on public lands (see S. 391), S3426 [2MR]

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

———moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (see S. 219), S2067 [2FE]

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]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see S. 1271), S17669 [28NO]

Health: liability of raw material and component suppliers to medical device manufacturers (see S. 303), S5231 [5AP]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see S. 1028), S18102 [6DE]

———obstetrician-gynecologist services relative to Federal health care laws (see S. Res. 85), S6011 [2MY]

Health care facilities: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see S. 877), S10010 [14JY]

Iran: trade embargo (see S. 277), S2764 [15FE]

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

———relocate U.S. embassy to Jerusalem (see S. 770), S6337 [9MY]

Medicare: coverage of anesthesia services provided by certified registered nurse anesthetists (see S. 1263), S13972 [20SE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see S.J. Res. 19, 21), S3904 [14MR], S4112 [16MR]

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

Mining and mineral resources: provide for royalty payments and specify reclamation requirements for mining activities on Federal lands (see S. 506), S3603 [7MR]

Missouri River: equity in economic benefits and recreational usage among bordering States (see S. 525), S3744 [9MR]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 191), S16495 [1NO]

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

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 146), S16508 [1NO]

National forests: paying of rental fees by ski areas for use of national forest lands (see S. 907), S10503 [21JY]

———renewal process for livestock grazing leases (see S. 629, 636), S4657 [27MR], S4717 [28MR]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 147), S12615 [5SE]

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

O'Grady, Scott F.: tribute to U.S. fighter pilot rescued after downing of plane in Bosnia (see S. Res. 132), S8098 [9JN]

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

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

———improve registration, provide minor use crop protection, and improve pesticide tolerance safeguards (see S. 1166), S15580 [24OC]

Public lands: domestic livestock grazing fees (see S. 852), S7497 [25MY]

Public welfare programs: exclude certain programs from liability provisions of electronic benefits transfer (see S. 131), S679 [9JA]

———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]

———private property owner rights (see S. 239), S1070 [18JA]

———provide protection for the constitutional guarantee of private property rights (see S. 145), S3758 [9MR]

Roosevelt History Month: designate (see S. Res. 75), S5913 [1MY]

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

Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (see S. 262), S2889 [16FE]

Sports: safety for journeymen boxers (see S. 187), S10427 [20JY]

Surgeon General: terminate the Office of Surgeon General of the Public Health Service (see S. 957), S9720 [11JY]

Surplus Government property: make available to States for official use before offering to other entities (see S. 771), S8265 [13JN]

Taxation: allocation of alcohol fuels credit to patrons of ethanol-producing cooperatives (see S. 1248), S13656 [15SE]

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

———excise tax exemption for certain emergency medical transportation by air ambulance (see S. 358), S13667 [15SE]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see S. 1366), S18102 [6DE]

———incentives for endangered species conservation (see S. 1365), S18102 [6DE]

———prevent fraud and abuse relative to the earned income tax credit (see S. 899), S8034 [8JN]

———special estate tax valuation relative to cash rentals of farmland (see S. 105), S5913 [1MY]

———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), S9308 [28JN]

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

———treatment of United Mine Workers of America combined benefit fund premiums (see S. 878), S7615 [26MY]

Turkey: restrict foreign and military assistance conditional to human rights standards (see S. 578), S4199 [20MR]

U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child: ratification (see S. Res. 133), S9720 [11JY]

Veterans: ensure payment of benefits regardless of Government financial status (see S. 1414), S17185 [16NO]

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

———reform regulatory program (see S. 851), S7497 [25MY]

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

World War II: tribute to radio communications efforts of the Lakota and Dakota Code Talkers (see S. Res. 116), S6277 [8MY]

———tribute to veterans and their families (see S. Res. 115), S6276 [8MY]

Wounded Knee National Tribal Park: establish (see S. 382), S2399 [9FE]

Biographies

Whitehead, John C., S15336 [19OC]

Cloture motions

Alaska Power Administration: sale of hydroelectric projects (S. 395), S6678 [15MY]

Appropriations: line-item veto (S. 4), S4196 [20MR], S4212 [21MR]

Budget: making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 1158), S5139 [4AP], S5303 [6AP]

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

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

National Highway System: designate (S. 440), S8488 [15JN]

Petroleum: export of Alaska North Slope crude oil (S. 395), S6678 [15MY]

Public welfare programs: reform (H.R. 4), S13199 [11SE]

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), conference report, S5029 [3AP]

Telecommunications: reform policies regulating competition (S. 652), S8176 [12JN], S8254 [13JN], S8310 [14JN]

Explanations

Comprehensive Wetlands Conservation and Management Act (S. 352), S2133 [3FE]

Letters

Cable television rate reform: by, Committe on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S8434, S8454 [15JN]

———Timothy A. Boggs, Time Warner, Inc., S8434, S8435 [15JN]

Commission on Concentration in the Livestock Industry: by, S18995 [20DE]

Comprehensive Regulatory Reform Act: by, S9494 [30JN]

Conveyance of land at the radar bomb scoring site, Belle Fourche, SD: William J. Janklow, Governor of South Dakota, S17668 [28NO]

Dept. of Transportation waiver of driving hours-of-service regulations for agricultural purposes during planting and harvest seasons: several Senators, S4497 [23MR]

Excessive civil penalties on local governments relative to compliance with the Clean Water Act: by, S9653 [11JY]

International aviation policy: by, S19239 [22DE]

South Dakota land transfer to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe: John H. Zirschky, Dept. of Defense, S7625 [26MY]

———Mark Barnett, South Dakota Office of Attorney General, S7625 [26MY]

South Dakota National Parks Preservation Act: William J. Janklow, Governor of South Dakota, S12378 [11AU]

Telecommunication services for schools, libraries, and rural health centers: by, S17851 [30NO]

Telecommunications Competition and Deregulation Act: Laska Schoenfelder, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, S8476 [15JN]

———Senator Dole, S16380 [31OC]

Transfer of F-16 aircraft to Pakistan: by, S9231 [28JN]

———President Clinton, S9231 [28JN]

U.S. missile sales to Turkey: by, S18997 [20DE]

U.S.-Japan bilateral aviation negotiations: by, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S8421 [15JN]

U.S.-United Kingdom bilateral aviation agreement: by, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S10926 [31JY]

Lists

Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, S9104 [26JN]

National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, S14942 [10OC]

Organizations supporting animal fat/vegetable oil amendment, S16618 [2NO]

Revillo, SD, Grant-Deuel County High School football team, S18087 [6DE]

Sioux Falls Canaries baseball team roster, S10184 [18JY]

Tyndall, SD, Bon Homme County High School football team, S18087 [6DE]

Vermillion, SD, Vermillion High School football team, S18087 [6DE]

Wakonda, SD, Wakonda-Gayville-Volin High School football team, S18087 [6DE]

Yankton, SD, Yankton High School football team, S18087 [6DE]

Remarks by, on

Aberdeen, SD: return of Aberdeen Pheasants baseball team, S8627 [19JN]

Abortion: protection of reproductive health care clinics (S. Res. 67), S1290 [20JA]

Air Traffic Control System: reform, S12211 [10AU]

Aurora, SD: tribute to American Legion Pike-Huska Post, S13885 [20SE]

Aviation: essential air service funding, S12117 [10AU], S13617 [14SE]

———international airline safety standards, S10182 [18JY]

———international policy, S19237-S19239 [22DE]

Beckerle, Rosanne: privilege of the floor, S7971 [8JN]

Belle Fourche, SD: conveyance of land at the radar bomb scoring site (S. 1430), S17668 [28NO]

BIA: funding, S11974 [9AU]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: U.S. military intervention, S10564 [24JY], S17601 [28NO], S18572 [13DE]

———U.S. military intervention (S. Con. Res. 35), S18533 [13DE]

Brown, Lawrence: tribute to ``Buffalo Commons Memoirs'', S18125 [7DE]

Budget: balance, S7653 [5JN], S17062 [15NO]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 1), S3331 [2MR]

———deficit, S7653 [5JN]

———making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 1158), S4802 [29MR], S5350, S5351, S5368, S5369, S5370, S5374 [6AP]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2491), conference report, S17296, S17297, S17308, S17315 [17NO], S17481 [19NO]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1357), S15767 [26OC], S16084 [27OC]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002 (S. Con. Res. 13), S6647 [15MY], S7110 [22MY], S7365 [24MY]

Business and industry: promotion of telecommuting, S8353 [14JN]

Cartney Koch McRaven Child Development Center, Ellsworth AFB, SD: designate (S. 882), S7702 [5JN]

CERCLA: amend (S. 1285), S15844 [26OC]

———reform, S12678 [6SE]

Charities: clarify exemptions from securities and antitrust laws relative to charitable gift annuities (H.R. 2519), S17828 [29NO]

———clarify exemptions from securities and antitrust laws relative to charitable gift annuities (H.R. 2525), S17828 [29NO]

China, People's Republic of: ballistic missile testing, S12417 [11AU]

China, Republic of: transfer of F-16 aircraft and associated parts and equipment, S9227, S9231 [28JN]

Clean Water Act: treatment of fines levied against businesses (S. 1390), S16662 [3NO]

———treatment of fines levied against local governments (S. 1391), S16663 [3NO]

Clinton, President: evaluation of administration, S8058, S8059, S8060 [9JN]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (S. 1004), S9462 [29JN], S17388, S17396 [17NO]

Coast Guard Day: observance, S11446 [4AU]

Commission on Concentration in the Livestock Industry: establish (S. 1340), S18994, S18995 [20DE]

Congressional Record: correction, S2902 [16FE]

Cooperative Extension Service: tribute, S6000 [2MY]

Cornella, Alton W.: nomination to the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, S3220 [27FE]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting: funding, S1412-S1415 [24JA], S1755 [30JA], S2902 [16FE], S3663, S3664 [8MR], S5113 [4AP], S5389 [6AP]

———funding through rescissions from the Board for International Broadcasting, S5350, S5351 [6AP]

———privatize, S13310-S13312 [11SE]

Corps of Engineers: actions to maintain a specified elevation in Lake Traverse, S11098 [1AU]

———high water level management plan for Lake Traverse (S. 741), S5911 [1MY]

Courts: exempt State and local court reporters from certain Federal compensatory time requirements (H.R. 1225), S11709 [5AU]

———exempt State and local court reporters from certain Federal compensatory time requirements (S. 190), S738 [10JA]

———limitations on punitive damage awards, S6400 [10MY]

———product liability reform (H.R. 956), S5571 [24AP], S6400 [10MY], S17674 [28NO]

———product liability reform (S. 565), S3986 [15MR], S5390 [6AP]

Crime: false identification documents, S7668 [5JN]

———false identification documents (S. 507), S3605 [7MR]

Customs Service: designation of South Dakota as an official port of entry, S11555 [5AU]

Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations for technology programs, scientific research services and facilities, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (S. 1141), S12094 [9AU]

———convey to Massachusetts the National Marine Fisheries Service laboratory in Gloucester, MA (H.R. 1358), S19283 [22DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations (S. 1026), S11431, S11432 [4AU], S11563 [5AU]

———B-1B Aircraft Program, S6456 [10MY]

———B-1 Bomber Conventional Mission Upgrade Program funding, S12564 [5SE]

———establish Junior ROTC Program on Indian reservation schools, S11563 [5AU]

———making appropriations (S. 1087), S12564, S12566 [5SE]

———multiple launch rocket systems funding, S12566 [5SE]

Dept. of the Interior: Earth Resources Observation System Data Center funding, S11974 [9AU]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1977), S11974 [9AU]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2020), S11555 [5AU]

Dept. of Transportation: abolish ICC and assume necessary functions (S. 1396), S16671 [3NO], S17551, S17578, S17580, S17581, S17583, S17587, S17594, S17595, S17599, S17601 [28NO], S17819 [29NO]

———abolish ICC and assume necessary functions (S. 1396), unanimous-consent agreement, S17592 [28NO]

———waive driving hours-of-service regulations for agricultural purposes during planting and harvest seasons (S. 604), S4496 [23MR]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2002), S12060, S12061, S12069, S12070, S12072, S12075 [9AU], S12115, S12117, S12211 [10AU]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2076), S14686 [29SE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2076), conference report, S18177 [7DE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2099), S14196 [25SE]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (S. 1043), S17335 [17NO]

DuBray, Fred: Newsweek (publication) Achievement Award recipient, S9031 [26JN]

Education: Impact Aid Program funding, S5374 [6AP]

———Impact Aid Program technical corrections (S. 947), S8707 [20JN]

———national history standards (S. Res. 66), S1290 [20JA]

Employment: age discrimination regulations relative to hiring and retirement plans for State and local law enforcement officers and firefighters (H.R. 849), S4803 [29MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 1905), S11098 [1AU]

Europe: air service opportunities, S16801-S16803 [8NO]

FAA: reform, S12211 [10AU]

FCC: allocation of radio spectrum frequencies relative to law enforcement use, S8467 [15JN]

———extend authority to use auctions for the allocation of radio spectrum frequencies, S8469 [15JN], S13310 [11SE]

———limit regulatory authority, S7966 [8JN]

———providing for broadcast auxiliary spectrum relocation, S7903 [7JN]

Federal employees: reduction of work force, S7110 [22MY]

Federal Express Corp.: tribute to new cargo hub in the Philippines, S13379 [12SE]

Federal Power Marketing Administration: privatization, S6021 [3MY], S7365 [24MY], S15767 [26OC]

Federal-State relations: implementation of metric system requirements relative to Federal highway projects, S8786 [21JN]

———reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates (S. Res. 68), S1290 [20JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 31), S4278 [21MR]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 1868), S13942, S13946 [20SE], S14004, S14065 [21SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 1868), conference report, S16475 [1NO]

Foster, Henry, Jr.: nomination to be Surgeon General, S8740 [21JN]

4-H Club: tribute, S6000 [2MY]

Glickman, Dan: nomination to be Sec. of Agriculture, S4802 [29MR]

Government: ensure stoppage of payment for the President, Vice President, and Members of Congress during Government shutdown, S17599 [28NO]

———shutdown relative to budget process, S17062 [15NO]

Government regulations: civil penalties on local governments in violation of the Clean Water Act, S10393 [20JY]

———reform regulatory process (S. 343), S9494 [30JN], S9653 [11JY], S10221 [18JY], S10393 [20JY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (S. Res. 79), S4682 [28MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S3941 [15MR]

———reform the health care liability system and establish quality assurance programs, S6400 [10MY]

Hong Kong: elections (S. Res. 175), S13978 [20SE], S14065 [21SE]

Hot Springs, SD: dedication of VA Medical Center Freedom Shrine, S6456 [10MY]

ICC: eliminate and reform certain transportation regulations (H.R. 2539), S17819 [29NO], S19075 [21DE]

———eliminate and reform certain transportation regulations (H.R. 2539), insert language of S. 1396 in lieu, S17602 [28NO]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1655), conference report, S19136 [21DE]

Israel: anniversary of independence, S6147 [4MY]

———relocate U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem (S. 1322), S15526 [24OC]

Japan: bilateral aviation negotiations with the U.S., S8420, S8421 [15JN], S16100, S16101 [27OC]

———violation of bilateral aviation agreement, S12060, S12061 [9AU]

———violation of bilateral aviation agreement (S. Res. 155), S10428 [20JY], S10508 [21JY]

John Morrell & Co.: termination of health insurance coverage for retirees, S3941 [15MR]

Kosovo: civil liberties violations against ethnic Albanians, S14686 [29SE]

Lewis and Clark Rural Water System, Inc.: authorize construction and assistance (S. 931), S8501 [15JN]

Local Rail Freight Assistance Program: funding, S12069, S12070 [9AU], S12115 [10AU]

Medicare: reform, S6647 [15MY], S7653 [5JN], S9232 [28JN], S13712 [18SE], S16084-S16086 [27OC]

Mexico: economic assistance relative to instability of economy and currency, S1298 [23JA]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S3773 [10MR]

Mining and mineral resources: provide for royalty payments and specify reclamation requirements for mining activities on Federal lands (S. 506), S3604 [7MR]

Missouri River: designation as recreational river, S6848 [18MY]

———exclude the South Dakota component from the the segment designated as a recreation area (S. 1167), S12269 [10AU]

———limit acquisition of land on the segment designated as a recreation area (S. 1168), S12269 [10AU]

Mobridge, SD: anniversary of the Sitting Bull Stampede, S9653 [11JY]

Motor vehicles: eliminate penalties on State noncompliance with Federal motorcycle helmet laws, S8751 [21JN]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (S. 1048), S10244 [18JY], S15303, S15305, S15306 [19OC]

———Consortium for International Earth Sciences Information Network funding, S15305 [19OC]

———conveyance of property to Mississippi, S15306 [19OC]

National Children's Day: designate (S. Res. 178), S14797 [29SE]

National Engineers Week: observance, S3081 [24FE]

National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, S9103 [26JN], S14942 [10OC]

National forests: renewal process for livestock grazing leases, S4802 [29MR]

National Highway System: designate (S. 440), S8751, S8786 [21JN]

National Small Business Week: observance, S6196 [5MY]

Native Americans: funding for construction of tribal schools (S. 1485), S18920 [19DE]

NOAA: authorizing appropriations (S. 1142), S12095 [9AU]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (S. 1445), S18016 [5DE]

Oil Pollution Act: require Federal agencies to differentiate between organic oils and petroleum-based oils (H.R. 436), S16618 [2NO]

Pakistan: allocation of foreign aid, S9227 [28JN]

———clarify restrictions on assistance, S13942, S13946 [20SE], S14004 [21SE], S16475 [1NO]

———transfer of F-16 aircraft and associated parts and equipment, S5539 [7AP], S9227 [28JN]

———U.S. policy relative to delivery of military hardware, S11431, S11432 [4AU]

Parliamentary inquiry, S8216 [13JN]

Peltier, Leonard: deny clemency from life sentences being served for the murder of FBI agents, S9028 [26JN]

Petroleum: cleanup costs of offshore drilling facilities, S17396 [17NO]

Philippines: transfer of F-16 aircraft and associated parts and equipment, S9227, S9231 [28JN]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S8245 [13JN]

Public utilities: protect consumers of utility systems relative to telecommunication activities, S8467 [15JN]

Public welfare programs: allow States to use an income tax intercept to collect overpayments in assistance, S13206 [11SE]

———reform (H.R. 4), S12794 [7SE], S13206 [11SE], S13616 [14SE]

Rabin, Yitzhak: tribute (S. Con. Res. 31), S16710 [6NO]

Radio: FCC rules on radio station ownership, S8430, S8437 [15JN]

Railroads: establish competition standards relative to mergers, S17587, S17594 [28NO], S17819 [29NO]

———Federal regulations, S17580 [28NO]

———preservation of infrastructure (S. 920), S8380 [14JN]

Rapid City, SD: dedication of Four Eagles Memorial, S14308 [26SE]

———tribute to students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, S10072 [14JY]

Revillo, SD: tribute to Grant-Deuel County High School football team, S18087 [6DE]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (S. 1316), S17729 [29NO]

Senate: legislative program, S4836 [29MR], S7937 [7JN], S8055 [9JN], S8238, S8240 [13JN], S8417 [15JN], S17675 [28NO]

Ships and vessels: licensing, reporting, and regulation of fishing vessels (S. 267), S9589 [30JN]

Sioux Falls, SD: economic development, S18554 [13DE]

Social Security: increase earnings limit (S. 1432), S17674 [28NO]

South Dakota: dedication of George S. Mickelson Wetland Memorial, S13380 [12SE]

———floods, S6748 [16MY]

———land transfer to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (S. 875), S7624 [26MY]

———operation and maintenance of certain National Park Service units on a trial basis (S. 1185), S12377 [11AU]

———tribute, S14400 [27SE]

South Dakota (U.S.S): tribute to veterans, S11321 [3AU]

Space policy: space station program funding, S14196 [25SE]

Spearfish, SD: rededication of D.C. Booth Historic Fish Hatchery, S14307 [26SE]

Sports: tribute to Sioux Falls Canaries baseball team, S10183 [18JY]

SSI: restriction on benefits to prisoners (S. 1418), S17336 [17NO]

Tariff: temporarily suspend import duties on motorcycles brought into the U.S. for the Sturgis Rally and Races (S. 1003), S9452 [29JN]

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), S4557 [24MR]

———limit applicability of the generation-skipping transfer tax (S. 1170), S12270 [10AU]

———limit deduction for health care costs by employers who terminate promised retiree health benefits (S. 827), S6916 [18MY]

———rates, S16084-S16086 [27OC], S17315 [17NO]

Telecommunications: application of antitrust laws relative to Bell Telephone Cos.' entrance into the long distance and manufacturing markets, S8005, S8012, S8013, S8014, S8015, S8016, S8017 [8JN], S8134, S8146, S8148, S8149, S8166, S8188, S8195, S8197 [12JN], S8208, S8215, S8220, S8225 [13JN], S8362, S8363 [14JN], S8432 [15JN], S8528 [16JN]

———Bell Telephone Cos.' entrance into the alarm monitoring services, S8356 [14JN]

———clarify State rate-making authority, S8317 [14JN]

———clarify the effect of pricing on services, S8318 [14JN]

———deregulation of industry, S27 [4JA]

———development of personal communication services, S8468 [15JN]

———disclosure of telemarketing records relative to combating fraud, S8359 [14JN]

———ensure that resale of local services and functions is offered at appropriate price for providing such services, S8438 [15JN]

———FCC notification of Attorney General relative to Bell Telephone Cos.' entrance into the long distance and manufacturing markets, S8353, S8354 [14JN]

———grants for common carrier licenses to foreign entities, S8254 [13JN]

———permit Bell Telephone Cos. to provide interLATA commercial mobile services, S8063 [9JN], S8468 [15JN]

———prohibit exchange carriers from charging ratepayers for penalties for violating interconnection duties, S8312 [14JN]

———prohibit the FCC from preempting State or local regulations that establish barriers to entry for interstate or intrastate telecommunications services, S8173, S8175 [12JN]

———provide for the representation of consumers on the Federal-State Joint Board on universal service, S8314 [14JN]

———radio spectrum reform, S12363-S12365 [11AU], S13309-S13312 [11SE]

———rates for universal service to health care providers in rural areas, educational providers, and libraries, S8436 [15JN]

———reform Federal policies, S4089 [16MR]

———reform policies regulating competition (S. 652), S5083 [3AP], S5115 [4AP], S7881, S7903, S7908, S7911 [7JN], S7942, S7950, S7966, S7990, S7991, S7993, S7995, S7996, S7997, S8001, S8005, S8012, S8013, S8014, S8015, S8016, S8017 [8JN], S8063, S8069, S8072, S8075, S8093, S8094 [9JN], S8128, S8134, S8146, S8148, S8149, S8153, S8162, S8166, S8169, S8173, S8175, S8188, S8195, S8197 [12JN], S8206, S8208, S8212, S8215, S8220, S8225, S8233, S8234, S8237, S8241, S8243, S8244, S8245, S8250, S8251, S8254 [13JN], S8311, S8312, S8314, S8317, S8318, S8324, S8325, S8353, S8354, S8356, S8359, S8360, S8362, S8363, S8370, S8371, S8372, S8379, S8414 [14JN], S8419, S8420, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8437, S8438, S8440, S8441, S8442, S8443, S8450, S8455, S8457, S8458, S8465, S8467, S8468, S8469, S8470, S8474, S8475, S8476, S8478, S8479, S8480 [15JN], S8528 [16JN], S12363-S12365 [11AU], S16380 [31OC]

———reform policies regulating competition (S. 652), appointment of conferees, S15144, S15145, S15152 [13OC]

———reform policies regulating competition (S. 652), unanimous-consent agreement, S8436 [15JN]

———regulation of utility pole attachments relative to access by businesses, S8468 [15JN]

———require certain criteria upon the designation of an additional Essential Telecommunications Carrier, S7950 [8JN]

———treatment of certain localities relative to income, remoteness of location, or high-cost of area, S8360 [14JN]

Television: allow for competition in the manufacture and distribution of cable boxes, S7993, S7995, S7997 [8JN]

———broadcast of violent programming, S8251 [13JN]

———cable rate reform, S8372 [14JN], S8431, S8434, S8437, S8467 [15JN]

———establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming, S8233, S8234, S8250 [13JN]

———FCC review of television broadcast ownership operation restrictions, S8215, S8243, S8245 [13JN], S8470 [15JN]

———preserve the basic tier of cable services, S8324, S8325 [14JN]

———provide for a local exchange carrier to acquire cable systems, S8438 [15JN]

———volume discounts for cable operators, S8440, S8441, S8442, S8443 [15JN]

Terrorism: establish program to ensure foreign air carrier security, S7775, S7776 [6JN]

———improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (S. 735), S7668 [5JN], S7775, S7776 [6JN]

Turkey: U.S. missile sales, S18996 [20DE]

Tyndall, SD: tribute to Bon Homme County High School football team, S18087 [6DE]

U.N.: management and budget reform, S18177 [7DE]

United Kingdom: bilateral aviation agreement, S10924-S10926 [31JY], S14081 [21SE]

Vermillion, SD: tribute to Vermillion High School football team, S18087 [6DE]

Votes: correction, S16016 [27OC]

———position on missed, S10135 [17JY]

Wakonda, SD: tribute to Wakonda-Gayville-Volin High School football team, S18087 [6DE]

Water: require additional research prior to promulgation of sulfate standards, S17729 [29NO]

Wetlands: conservation and management (S. 352), S2126 [3FE]

———reform regulatory program (S. 851), S7500 [25MY]

Whitehead, John: contributions to Harvard Business School, S15335 [19OC]

World War II: anniversary of V-E Day, S6241 [8MY]

Wounded Knee National Tribal Park: establish (S. 382), S2420 [9FE]

Yankton, SD: tribute to Yankton High School football team, S18087 [6DE]

Reports

Telecommunication Technology in Northeast South Dakota: Faye Kann, S8475 [15JN]

Reports filed

Amtrak Appropriations and Statutes Reform: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1318) (S. Rept. 104-157), S15118 [12OC]

Bagger (vessel) Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 84) (S. Rept. 104-54), S5603 [24AP]

Children's Protection From Violent Programming Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 470) (S. Rept. 104-171), S16919 [9NO]

Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1004) (S. Rept. 104-160), S15337 [19OC]

Coast Guard Nominations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S16920 [9NO]

Coast Guard Nominations List: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S4491 [23MR]

Consortium (vessel) Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 493) (S. Rept. 104-64), S5603 [24AP]

Convey the C.S.S. Hunley to South Carolina: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1084) (S. Rept. 104-152), S14710 [29SE]

Dept. of Commerce Technology Programs, Scientific Research Services and Facilities, and National Institute of Standards and Technology: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1141) (S. Rept. 104-153), S14710 [29SE]

Emerald Ayes (vessel) Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 482) (S. Rept. 104-62), S5603 [24AP]

Empress (vessel) Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 527) (S. Rept. 104-65), S5603 [24AP]

Endeavour (vessel) Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 213) (S. Rept. 104-57), S5603 [24AP]

Expenditures: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. Res. 56), S1003 [17JA]

Fisheries Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 267) (S. Rept. 104-91), S7615 [26MY]

Freja Viking (vessel) Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 528) (S. Rept. 104-66), S5603 [24AP]

Gallant Lady (vessel) Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 535) (S. Rept. 104-67), S5603 [24AP]

Gleam (vessel) Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 480) (S. Rept. 104-61), S5603 [24AP]

Health and Safety of Journeymen Boxers: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 187) (S. Rept. 104-159), S15337 [19OC]

Idun Viking (vessel) Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 528) (S. Rept. 104-66), S5603 [24AP]

Interstate Commerce Commission Sunset Act (S. 1396): Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S17530 [27NO]

Intrepid (vessel) Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 492) (S. Rept. 104-63), S5603 [24AP]

Isabelle (vessel) Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 561) (S. Rept. 104-68), S5603 [24AP]

L.R. Beattie (vessel) Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 172) (S. Rept. 104-55), S5603 [24AP]

Lady Hawk (vessel) Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 475) (S. Rept. 104-60), S5603 [24AP]

Land Remote Sensing Policy Act Revisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 625) (S. Rept. 104-81), S6687 [15MY]

Liv Viking (vessel) Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 528) (S. Rept. 104-66), S5603 [24AP]

Maritime Reform and Security Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1139) (S. Rept. 104-167), S16621 [2NO]

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Review Abolishment: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 288) (S. Rept. 104-166), S16621 [2NO]

NASA Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1048) (S. Rept. 104-155), S15033 [11OC]

NOAA Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1142) (S. Rept. 104-178), S17775 [29NO]

Nomination of Charles A. Hunnicutt To Be Assistant Sec. of Transportation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S16920 [9NO]

Nomination of Charles T. Manatt to the Board of Directors of the Communications Satellite Corp.: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S5546 [7AP]

Nomination of Ernest J. Monitz To Be Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S16920 [9NO]

Nomination of Gail Clements McDonald To Be Administrator of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corp.: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S16920 [9NO]

Nomination of George D. Milidrag to the Advisory Board of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corp.: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S16920 [9NO]

Nomination of Jane Bobbitt To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S16920 [9NO]

Nomination of Jay C. Ehle to the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corp.: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S12213 [10AU]

Nomination of John Goglia to the NTSB: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S12213 [10AU]

Nomination of Nancy E. McFadden To Be General Counsel of the Dept. of Transportation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S16920 [9NO]

Nomination of Robert C. Brown to the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S10426 [20JY]

Nomination of Robert Pitofsky To Be an FTC Commissioner: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S4491 [23MR]

Nomination of Robert T. Francis, II, to the NTSB: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S12213 [10AU]

Nomination of Roberta L. Gross To Be Inspector General of NASA: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S10426 [20JY]

Nomination of Vera Alexander to the Marine Mammal Commission: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S10426 [20JY]

Nomination of William L. Stubblefield To Be a Rear Admiral While Serving as Director of the Office of NOAA Corps Operations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S6337 [9MY]

Product Liability Fairness Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 565) (S. Rept. 104-69), S5603 [24AP]

Serenity (vessel) Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 278) (S. Rept. 104-58), S5603 [24AP]

Shamrock V (vessel) Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 212) (S. Rept. 104-56), S5603 [24AP]

Striped Bass Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 776) (S. Rept. 104-182), S18232 [7DE]

Technology Transfer Improvements Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1164) (S. Rept. 104-194), S18999 [20DE]

Telecommunications Competition Policies: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 652) (S. Rept. 104-23), S4923 [30MR]

Why Knot (vessel) Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 279) (S. Rept. 104-59), S5603 [24AP]

Resolutions by organizations

Conveyance of land at the radar bomb scoring site, Belle Fourche, SD: Butte County, SD, Board of Commissioners, S17668 [28NO]

———Butte County, SD, Board of Education, S17668 [28NO]

Rules

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S1140 [19JA]

Schedules

Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate): agricultural tax policy reforms, D150 [7FE]

Committee on Appropriations (House): Subcommittee on Labor—HHS—Education: Corp. for Public Broadcasting, D60 [19JA]

Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate): Subcommittee on Clean Air, Wetlands, Private Property, and Nuclear Safety: wetlands regulatory program reform, D878 [19JY]

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate): Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs: U.S. conventional weapons and foreign policy in South Asia, D1095 [14SE]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): Dept. of Commerce abolishment, D915 [25JY]

Committee on International Relations (House): Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade: effectiveness of U.S. overseas program to promote international tourism and travel, D1164 [28SE]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) budget request, D59 [19JA]

Statements

U.S.-United Kingdom Bilateral Aviation Agreement: Gerald Greenwald, United Airlines, Inc., S14082 [21SE]

Summaries

NOAA Appropriations (S. 1142), S12095-S12097 [9AU]

Ocean Shipping Reform Act (S. 1356), S15498 [23OC]

Telecommunication Policies and Services, S4089-S4091 [16MR]

Texts of

S. 190, exempt State and local court reporters from certain Federal compensatory time requirements, S739 [10JA]

S. 352, Comprehensive Wetlands Conservation and Management Act, S2126-S2133 [3FE]

S. 507, False Identification Act, S3606 [7MR]

S. 565, Product Liability Fairness Act, S5390-S5396 [6AP]

S. 827, limit tax deduction for health care costs by employers who terminate promised retiree health benefits, S6916 [18MY]

S. 875, land transfer from South Dakota to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, S7625 [26MY]

S. 882, Cartney Koch McRaven Child Development Center, Ellsworth AFB, SD, S7702 [5JN]

S. 920, Rail Infrastructure Preservation Act, S8381 [14JN]

S. 947, Impact Aid Program technical corrections, S8708 [20JN]

S. 1003, temporarily suspend import duties on motorcycles brought into the U.S. for the Sturgis Rally and Races, S9453 [29JN]

S. 1185, South Dakota National Parks Preservation Act, S12377 [11AU]

S. 1418, Prisoner Fraud Prevention Act, S17337 [17NO]

S. 1430, conveyance of land at the radar bomb scoring site at Belle Fourche, SD, S17668 [28NO]

S. 1485, funding for construction of Native American tribal schools, S18920 [19DE]

Tributes

Burke, Sheila P., S7942 [8JN]

Coler, Jack, S9028 [26JN]

Crawford, Clio, S18014 [5DE]

Ekstrum, Richard, S17180 [16NO]

Ellis, Teri, S17333 [17NO]

Farber, William O., S9344 [29JN]

Fox, Robert J., S5567 [24AP]

Glader, Paul, S14951 [10OC]

Grassley, Senator, S15841 [26OC]

Hansen, Russ, S10183 [18JY]

Harder, Jim, S10182 [18JY]

Hawk, Max, S4091 [16MR]

Heflin, Senator, S4791 [29MR]

Hurwitz, Louis, S7230 [23MY]

Hustead, Dorothy, S16817 [8NO]

Johnston, Kelly D., S7942 [8JN]

Kemp, Jack F., S5389 [6AP]

Kleven, Les, S5571 [24AP]

Masters, Donald J. (Cootie), S2819 [16FE]

McRaven, Cartney Koch, S5996 [2MY]

Mott, Bill, S16657 [3NO]

Ripken, Cal, Jr., S12679 [6SE]

Rosenblatt, Naomi, S15842 [26OC]

Rothstein, James, S17335 [17NO]

Sahr, William K., S18126 [7DE]

Sandager, Norman, S14952 [10OC]

Steuerwald, Kay R., S6801 [17MY]

Verner-Reed, Joseph, S17333 [17NO]

White Eagle, S9652 [11JY]

Williams, Ron, S9028 [26JN]

Winkler, Henry, S16107 [27OC]

Winter, Milo, S9603 [10JY]