ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV (a Senator from West Virginia)
Amendments offered by, to
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 115), S16926 [9NO]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 1), S2765 [15FE], S2938, S2970 [22FE]
———making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 1158), S5253 [5AP], S5327, S5495 [6AP]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1357), S15824, S15869 [26OC], S16012, S16110, S16134 [27OC]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002 (S. Con. Res. 13), S6966, S7020 [19MY], S7336, S7353, S7362, S7394, S7395, S7397, S7398 [24MY], S7418, S7533 [25MY]
Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956), S5606 [24AP], S6111, S6117, S6122, S6123 [3MY], S6182 [4MY], S6256 [8MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations (S. 1026), S11422, S11470 [4AU]
———making supplemental appropriations and rescissions to enhance military readiness (H.R. 889), S3631 [7MR]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2076), S14554 [28SE], S14681, S14764 [29SE]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2099), S14249, S14286, S14290, S14319, S14320 [26SE]
Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (S. 143), S14939 [10OC]
FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric projects in West Virginia (S. 359), S4388 [22MR]
Medicare: permit select policies to be offered in all States (H.R. 483), S6795 [17MY], S6930 [18MY]
National Highway System: designate (S. 440), S8774, S8827 [21JN]
Public welfare programs: reform (H.R. 4), S12411 [11AU], S12883, S12902, S12903, S12938, S12970, S13055 [8SE], S13210 [11SE], S13623 [14SE]
Social Security: increase earnings limit (S. 1372), S16581, S16630 [2NO]
Telecommunications: reform policies regulating competition (S. 652), S8270, S8271 [13JN], S8355, S8367 [14JN]
Appointments
Committee To Escort the President, H584 [24JA]
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. 652, Telecommunications Competition and Deregulation Act, S15152 [13OC]
Articles and editorials
AmeriCorps Comes Under GOP Scrutiny, Cheryl Caswell, S14260 [26SE]
AmeriCorps Means Win, Win, Win, Rachel Tompkins, S14261 [26SE]
Cuts May Affect Infant Mortality, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, S15720 [26OC]
House Panel Would Kill Agency That Compares Medical Treatments, David Brown, Washington (DC) Post, S7576
Save Our National Community, Arthur S. Flemming, Los Angeles (CA) Times, S7937
Bills and resolutions introduced by
Courts: product liability reform (see S. 565), S3964 [15MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish mammography quality standards (see S. 548), S3891 [14MR]
———establish mental illness research, education, and clinical centers (see S. 425), S2757 [15FE]
Foreign trade: develop criteria for market access in foreign countries (see S. 756), S6082 [3MY]
Medicare: reform (see S. 1255), S13728 [18SE]
National Commission on the Long-Term Solvency of the Medicare Program: establish (see S. 760), S6169 [4MY]
Taxation: depreciation rules for the alternative minimum tax (see S. 1160), S12215 [10AU]
———treatment of United Mine Workers of America combined benefit fund premiums (see S. 1179), S12215 [10AU]
———treatment of veterans' allowances and benefits relative to gross income (see S. 297), S1758 [30JA]
Technology: cooperative research and development agreements relative to inventions (see S. 1164), S12215 [10AU]
Veterans: authorize financial assistance for legal representation in Court of Veterans Appeals proceedings (see S. 1131), S11891 [8AU]
———conduct feasibility studies for inclusion of veterans health programs in certain State health programs (see S. 613), S4573 [24MR]
———extend the provision of services at community-based health care facilities (see S. 725), S5664 [25AP]
———provide for a hospice care pilot program (see S. 612), S4573 [24MR]
———tax treatment of contributions to pension plans by veterans who have returned to employment (see S. 831), S7013 [19MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced by, as cosponsor
American Revolution: mint coins in commemoration of black revolutionary war patriots (see S. 953), S15407 [20OC]
Aviation: essential air service funding (see S. 1399), S16753 [7NO]
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), S17782 [29NO]
China, Republic of: visit of President Lee Teng-hui (see S. Con. Res. 9), S3521 [6MR]
Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act: reauthorize (see S. 641), S5552 [7AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: outpatient medical services for former POW with disabilities (see S. 615), S4670 [27MR]
———refinancing of direct home loans to Native Americans (see S. 1342), S15338 [19OC]
———revise authority of the Center for Women Veterans (see S. 749), S6082 [3MY]
Employment: replace Federal job training programs with a training account system (see S. 6), S47 [4JA]
Equal rights: constitutional amendment to ensure (see S.J. Res. 25), S1618 [26JA]
Executive departments: reduce Federal paperwork burden (see S. 244), S3538 [6MR]
Families and domestic relations: child support enforcement (see S. 456), S2823 [16FE]
———reduction of teenage pregnancy rates and encouragement of parental responsibility (see S. 8), S47 [4JA]
———State child support enforcement demonstration programs (see S. 642), S4717 [28MR]
FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in West Virginia (see S. 595), S4365 [22MR]
———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric projects in West Virginia (see S. 359), S2213 [6FE]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 31), S4262 [21MR]
Government: continuance of pay and authority to make certain expenditures and obligations when there is a lapse in appropriations (see S. 1250), S14752 [29SE]
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: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see S. 7, 1028), S47 [4JA], S10153 [17JY]
———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mothers and newborn infants following birth (see S. 969), S9174 [27JN]
Interstate compacts: management of Jennings Randolph Lake between Maryland and West Virginia (see S.J. Res. 20), S1070 [18JA]
IRS: safeguard taxpayer rights (see S. 258), S3903 [14MR]
Israel: relocate U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem (see S. 1322, 1323), S15166 [13OC]
———relocate U.S. embassy to Jerusalem (see S. 770), S10738 [26JY]
Japan: condolences for losses due to earthquake (see S. Res. 72), S1539 [25JA]
Madison, James: mint coins in commemoration of 250th anniversary of birth (see S. 837), S10503 [21JY]
Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (see S. 15), S1008 [17JA]
Medicaid: osteopathic services (see S. 896), S8954 [22JN]
Medicare: extend period for issuance of select policies (see S. 717), S5547 [7AP]
———improve health services to rural areas (see S. 963), S8997 [23JN]
National Atomic Veterans Day: designate (see S. Res. 108), S5404 [6AP]
National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 103), S5217 [5AP]
National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 146), S10897 [28JY]
National Former POW Recognition Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 26), S1848 [31JA]
National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 177), S15246 [17OC]
National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 77), S2569 [13FE]
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]
POW: authorize the awarding of the Purple Heart to individuals who were POW before a certain date (see S. 584), S4262 [21MR]
Public welfare programs: reform (see S. 1117), S11323 [3AU]
Rabin, Yitzhak: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 31), S16699 [6NO]
Roosevelt History Month: designate (see S. Res. 75), S11793 [7AU]
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), S1543 [25JA]
SSI: reform eligibility requirements for children's programs (see S. 798), S6513 [11MY]
Taxation: depreciable life of semiconductor manufacturing equipment (see S. 833), S7014 [19MY]
———treatment of higher education tuition and student loan interest (see S. 242), S1070 [18JA]
Television: broadcast of violent programming (see S. 772), S9916 [13JY]
Veterans: extend eligibility period for inpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see S. 338), S2034 [2FE]
Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 940), S8550 [16JN]
Week Without Violence: designate (see S. Res. 180), S15034 [11OC]
World Trade Organization: establish commission to review dispute settlement reports (see S. 16), S6356 [9MY]
World War II: tribute to veterans and their families (see S. Res. 115), S6276 [8MY]
Cloture motions
Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956), S6225 [5MY], S6255, S6275 [8MY]
Definitions
`Raid': ``Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary'', S16581 [2NO]
`Reform': ``Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary'', S16581 [2NO]
Letters
Common Sense Legal Standards Reform Act: several small business advocates, S5698 [26AP]
Limit compensation for mentally disabled veterans: Bob Kasten and Senators Hatfield and Domenici, S14289 [26SE]
Medicare select policies: by, S6788 [17MY]
———Senator Dole, S6788 [17MY]
Medicare/Medicaid reform: several hospital plans, S17286 [17NO]
Technology program funding: several Senators, S5335 [6AP]
Veterans benefits under a balanced budget requirement: Donald A. Sioss, Disabled American Veterans, S2947 [22FE]
Veterans' medical care funding: Gordon H. Mansfield, Paralyzed Veterans of America, S14294 [26SE]
———Paul A. Spera., VFW, S14294 [26SE]
———Thomas A. McMasters III, DAV, S14295 [26SE]
Lists
Authorities which support the constitutionality of requiring judges to determine the amount of punitive damages, S6328 [9MY]
Organizations opposed to child welfare services and foster care provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act, S19170-S19172 [22DE]
Motions offered by
Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2491), S16953 [13NO]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1357), S15616 [25OC]
Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956), S5939, S5940 [2MY]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2099), S14289 [26SE]
Proclamations
World Population Awareness Week: Gaston Caperton, Governor of West Virginia, S15259 [17OC]
Remarks by, on
Agency For Health Care Policy and Research: tribute, S7575
Appalachian Regional Commission: funding, S7338 [24MY], S11088 [1AU]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 115), S16887, S16891 [9NO]
Bluefield State College: anniversary, S16811 [8NO]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 1), S2031 [2FE], S2192, S2199 [6FE], S2551, S2561 [13FE], S2748 [15FE], S2938, S2946, S2947, S2948 [22FE], S3363 [2MR]
———Federal funding for research, technology, export promotion and trade law enforcement, S7330 [24MY]
———making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 1158), S4772 [29MR], S5163 [5AP], S5334 [6AP]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2491), conference report, S17285, S17314 [17NO]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2491), motion to instruct conferees, S16951, S16953, S16956, S16989 [13NO]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1357), S15559 [24OC], S15612 [25OC], S15712, S15717, S15720, S15796, S15802, S15806, S15814, S15816, S15824, S15827, S15829 [26OC], S15980, S16012, S16013, S16040, S16068 [27OC]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1357), motion to commit, S15616, S15618, S15629, S15636, S15637, S15638, S15639 [25OC], S15717 [26OC]
———reconciliation process, S15272, S15273 [18OC]
———reduction of tax cut and application of savings to education, S7116 [22MY]
———reduction of tax cut and application of savings to medicare and medicaid, S6971 [19MY], S7044, S7045, S7049, S7063, S7064 [22MY]
———require an operating and a capital budget to distinguish between Federal funds and trust funds, S2748 [15FE]
———restore funding for certain technology programs, S5334 [6AP]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002 (H. Con. Res. 67), conference report, S9393 [29JN]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002 (S. Con. Res. 13), S6874, S6877 [18MY], S6959, S6968, S6971 [19MY], S7044, S7045, S7049, S7063, S7064, S7116 [22MY], S7148 [23MY], S7338 [24MY], S7451 [25MY]
———treatment of Social Security under a constitutional amendment to require balanced, S1963
———treatment of veterans benefits under a balanced budget requirement, S2938, S2946, S2947, S2948 [22FE]
Business and industry: eliminate corporate welfare in Federal programs, S15802 [26OC]
———tax deductibility of compensation paid to employees relative to Social Security earnings penalty, S15796 [26OC]
Byrd, Senator: tribute for casting 14,000 votes (S. Res. 157), S10755 [27JY]
China, Republic of: visit of President Lee Teng-hui (H. Con. Res. 53), S6313 [9MY]
Corp. for National Service: funding, S14260 [26SE]
Courts: application of product liability reform to certain actions brought in a Federal court, S6057, S6061 [3MY]
———authorize voluntary alternative dispute resolutions systems, S6151 [4MY]
———deterrence of frivolous lawsuits and harassing court motions, S5722, S5725 [26AP]
———limitations on punitive damage awards, S5951 [2MY], S6334 [9MY], S6371, S6372, S6374, S6375 [10MY]
———product liability reform (H.R. 956), S5573, S5594 [24AP], S5696, S5697, S5698, S5699, S5700, S5701, S5708, S5712, S5722, S5725 [26AP], S5790 [27AP], S5932, S5951 [2MY], S6057, S6061 [3MY], S6151 [4MY], S6262 [8MY], S6328, S6329, S6334 [9MY], S6371, S6372, S6374, S6375 [10MY]
———product liability reform relative to joint liability, S6151 [4MY]
———product liability reform (S. 565), S3978 [15MR]
———regulation of legal fees, S5712 [26AP]
———treatment of medical malpractice liability claims relative to obstetric services, S5790 [27AP]
Dept. of Commerce: abolish, S16903 [9NO]
Dept. of Defense: making supplemental appropriations and rescissions to enhance military readiness (H.R. 889), S3790 [10MR], S4010, S4067 [16MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish mammography quality standards (S. 548), S3891
———establish mental illness research, education, and clinical centers (S. 425), S2761
———health care and research services funding, S7451 [25MY]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2099), S14260, S14286, S14289, S14290, S14294 [26SE], S14338, S14341 [27SE], S15703
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2099), conference report, S18652 [14DE]
Diseases: tribute to ``Race for the Cure'' breast cancer research fundraiser, S8295 [14JN]
Duffy, Dennis: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Policy and Planning, S5538 [7AP]
Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (S. 143), S14857 [10OC]
———replace Federal job training programs with a training account system (S. 6), S109 [4JA]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 1905), S11088 [1AU]
Families and domestic relations: reduction of teenage pregnancy rates and encouragement of parental responsibility (S. 8), S129 [4JA]
———State child support enforcement demonstration programs (S. 642), S4734
Foreign trade: develop criteria for market access in foreign countries (S. 756), S6107 [3MY], S6184
GATT: implementation, S5514
Government: status of Federal contractors that hire permanent replacements for striking employees, S3790 [10MR]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (S. 7), S121-S123 [4JA]
———reform the health care liability system and establish quality assurance programs, S5790 [27AP], S5932 [2MY]
International relations: West Virginia trade and investment delegation to Japan and the Republic of China, S765
Korean War Veterans Memorial: dedication, S10578
League of Women Voters: anniversary, S2904 [16FE]
Legislative Branch of the Government: application of certain laws (S. 2), S765
Medicaid: eligibility for SSI recipients, S15806 [26OC]
———reform, S15091 [12OC], S15720 [26OC], S16012, S16013, S16040, S16068 [27OC], S19184 [22DE]
———State flexibility in providing benefits, S15816 [26OC], S15980 [27OC]
Medicare: anniversary, S10776 [27JY]
———determination of part B premium, S16887, S16891 [9NO]
———improve health services to rural areas (S. 963), S9006
———oral anticancer drugs, S15814 [26OC]
———permit select policies to be offered in all States (H.R. 483), S6784, S6786, S6787, S6788, S6789, S6795, S6797 [17MY]
———permit select policies to be offered in all States (H.R. 483), conference report, S9087 [26JN]
———reform, S5993 [2MY], S6874, S6877 [18MY], S6971 [19MY], S7044, S7045 [22MY], S10776 [27JY], S15612, S15618, S15629, S15636, S15637, S15638, S15639 [25OC], S16040, S16068 [27OC], S16579 [2NO], S16953, S16956, S16989 [13NO], S17285 [17NO], S19184 [22DE]
———reform (S. 1255), S13740
———study effectiveness of rural telemedicine networks, S8473 [15JN]
NASA: authorizing appropriations (S. 1048), S15304 [19OC]
———National Wind Tunnel Complex funding, S4010 [16MR]
National Day of Service: observance, S5636 [25AP]
Nursing homes: Federal standards, S15717, S15720, S15824 [26OC], S16951 [13NO]
Public debt: ceiling (H.R. 2586), S16903 [9NO]
Public welfare programs: maintain partnership between the Federal Government and the States, S13328 [12SE], S13538 [13SE]
———reform (H.R. 4), S11807 [8AU], S12690 [6SE], S13328 [12SE], S13538 [13SE], S13793 [19SE]
———reform (H.R. 4), conference report, S19169 [22DE]
Securities: litigation reform relative to plaintiff control, fraud detection, proportionate liability, and auditing standards (S. 240), S9318 [28JN]
Senate: legislative program, S5993 [2MY]
Social Security: increase earnings limit (S. 1372), S16579, S16589 [2NO]
Taxation: depreciation rules for the alternative minimum tax (S. 1160), S12254
———earned income tax credit, S15712, S15717 [26OC]
———rates, S7148 [23MY], S16068 [27OC]
———treatment of individuals benefiting from renouncement of citizenship, S7451 [25MY]
———treatment of United Mine Workers of America combined benefit fund premiums (S. 1179), S12277-S12279 [10AU]
———treatment of veterans' allowances and benefits relative to gross income (S. 297), S1788
Technology: cooperative research and development agreements relative to inventions (S. 1164), S12257
Telecommunications: rates for universal service to health care providers in rural areas, educational providers, and libraries, S7973, S7979 [8JN]
———reform policies regulating competition (S. 652), S7973, S7979 [8JN], S8068 [9JN], S8367, S8413 [14JN], S8473 [15JN]
Trade Adjustment Assistance Program: funding, S14857 [10OC]
Veterans: authorize financial assistance for legal representation in Court of Veterans Appeals proceedings (S. 1131), S11892
———conduct feasibility studies for inclusion of veterans health programs in certain State health programs (S. 613), S4577
———ensure payment of benefits regardless of Government financial status, S17360
———exempt benefits and services from the balanced budget constitutional amendment, S2192-S2199 [6FE]
———extend the provision of services at community-based health care facilities (S. 725), S5674-S5676 [25AP]
———increase service-connected disability benefits (H.R. 2394), S16938 [9NO]
———limit compensation for mentally disabled veterans, S14286, S14289 [26SE], S14338 [27SE], S15703
———medical care funding, S14290, S14294 [26SE], S14341 [27SE]
———provide for a hospice care pilot program (S. 612), S4574
———tax treatment of contributions to pension plans by veterans who have returned to employment (S. 831), S7014
Votes: correction, S13804 [19SE]
———personal explanation, S16589 [2NO]
West Virginia: anniversary, S8681 [20JN]
———tribute to Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (organization), S16634 [2NO]
———tribute to Teachers Involving Parents Successfully Program, S10436
West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind: anniversary, S14566
World Population Awareness Week: observance, S15259 [17OC]
Reports
Dept. of Veterans' Affairs Pension and Compensation Benefits: Morton Rosenberg, CRS, S17361
Schedules
Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): Dept. of Commerce abolishment, D915 [25JY]
Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate) budget request, D59 [19JA]
Summaries
Open Markets and Fair Trade Act (S. 756), S6187
Product Liability Fairness Act (S. 565), S3981 [15MR]
Technology Transfer Improvements Act (S. 1164), S12259
Tables
State-by-State estimated expenditures of veterans benefits, S2196-S2199 [6FE]
U.S. trade deficit—top 10 countries, S6108 [3MY]
Veterans inpatient and outpatient medical care costs, S2194-S2196 [6FE]
Texts of
S. 297, Veterans' Tax Fairness Act, S1789
S. 425, Dept. of Veterans Affairs establishment of mental illness research, education, clinical centers, S2762
S. 548, Women Veterans' Mammography Quality Standards Act, S3892
S. 565, Product Liability Fairness Act, S3979-S3981 [15MR]
S. 612, Veterans' Hospice Care Services Act, S4575
S. 613, VA State Health Care Reform Pilot Program Act, S4578
S. 725, Veterans Community-Based Care Act, S5676 [25AP]
S. 756, Open Markets and Fair Trade Act, S6185
S. 760, Medicare Commission Act, S6180
S. 831, tax treatment of contributions to pension plans by veterans who have returned to employment, S7014
S. 1131, authorize financial assistance for legal representation in Court of Veterans Appeals proceedings, S11892
S. 1164, Technology Transfer Improvements Act, S12257
S. 1179, Small Non-Coal Producing Company Relief Act, S12279 [10AU]
S. 1255, Medicare Contractor Reform Act, S13740
Tributes
Cole, Helen, S8627
Flemming, Arthur S., S7936
Gaylord, Frank, S10662
Hechler, Ken, S12308