DASCHLE, THOMAS A. (a Senator from South Dakota)

Addresses

Terrorist Attacks Anniversary: by, E2077 [15NO]

Amendments

Andean Trade Preference Act: extend and expand (H.R. 3009), S3649 [1MY], S3807, S3882 [2MY], S4459, S4506 [16MY]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for further recovery from and response to terrorist attacks (H.R. 4775), S5015, S5071, S5103 [5JN], S5175, S5207, S5220 [6JN]

Business and industry: improve financial reporting and independent audits and accounting services, create a Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, and improve SEC resources and oversight (S. 2673), S6508 [9JY], S6578 [10JY]

Commission on Voting Rights and Procedures: establish (S. 565), S1258, S1259 [27FE], S1373 [28FE]

Congress: commend the staffs of Members of Congress, the Capitol Police, the Office of the Attending Physician, and others for their response to the release of anthrax in Senator Daschle's office (S. Res. 187), S2504 [10AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2514), S5957 [24JN], S6079, S6080, S6159, S6160 [26JN]

Dept. of Energy: enhance national laboratory mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships (S. 517), S909 [15FE], S1262 [27FE], S1441 [5MR], S1553, S1555, S1615 [6MR], S1792 [12MR], S2015 [18MR], S2201, S2290 [21MR], S2596 [11AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish (H.R. 5005), S9273, S9303, S9305, S9335 [25SE], S9913, S9914 [3OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5093), S8145, S8146, S8222 [4SE], S8692 [17SE], S8941 [19SE]

Health: reauthorize health centers program and National Health Service Corps and establish Healthy Communities Access Program to coordinate services for uninsured and underinsured (S. 1533), S2741 [16AP]

Public Health Service Act: amend relative to health professions programs regarding the field of nursing (H.R. 3487), S7172 [22JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 3090), S841, S870 [14FE]

———treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 622), S34 [23JA], S184 [28JA], S429, S430 [6FE]

Voting: protect voting rights (S. 565), S1258, S1259 [27FE], S1373 [28FE]

Appointments

Committee To Escort Prime Minister John Howard of Australia Into the House Chamber, S5398 [12JN], H3456 [12JN]

Committee To Escort the President, H98 [29JA]

Conferee: H.R. 2646, Agriculture, Conservation, and Rural Enhancement Act, S976 [15FE]

Articles and editorials

Daschle Blames Bush Tax Cut for Failure on Prescription Drug Reform, Polly Forster, Roll Call (publication), S7423 [26JY]

Daschle's Burning Senators, S9184 [25SE]

U.S. Has a Plan To Occupy Iraq, Officials Report, David E. Sanger and Eric Schmitt, New York (NY) Times, S10641 [17OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 2800), S7372 [25JY]

Alfonse M. D'Amato U.S. Courthouse, Central Islip, NY: designate (see S. 2495), S4145 [9MY]

Aviation: recognize heroism and courage of airline flight attendants (see S. Con. Res. 110), S4281 [13MY]

Chicago, IL: expand aviation capacity (see S. 2039), S2183 [20MR]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: reauthorize (see S. 2117), S3954 [7MY]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month: designate (see S. Con. Res. 129), S8619 [13SE]

Congress: hold joint session in New York, NY (see S. Con. Res. 84), S3166 [23AP]

Corps of Engineers: reform (see S. 1987), S5697 [18JN]

Crime: prosecute persons who alter or destroy evidence in certain investigations or who defraud investors, prohibit certain debts from being discharged in bankruptcy, and protect whistleblowers from retaliation (see S. 2010), S1782 [12MR]

Dept. of HHS: support research on ovarian cancer screening tests and encourage coverage of effective techniques by health care programs and plans (see S. Con. Res. 138), S10845 [12NO]

Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Trust Reform Implementation and Oversight to manage and reform Indian trust funds and assets (see S. 2212), S2951 [18AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: standardize copayment exemption levels for outpatient medications (see S. 1408), S3303 [24AP]

Diseases: combat cancer (see S. 1976), S1351 [28FE]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (see S. 2525), S4387 [15MY]

———provide assistance to combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic in developing countries (see S. 2649), S5902 [21JN]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see S. 3054), S9984 [4OC]

———provide full voting representation in Congress and exempt residents from paying Federal income taxes until such voting representation takes effect (see S. 603), S4840 [23MY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: adjust method of determining eligibility for Impact Aid Program funds for heavily impacted local educational agencies (see S. 3087), S10223 [9OC]

ERISA: provide for improved disclosure, diversification, account access, and accountability under individual account plans (see S. 1992), S1599 [6MR]

FDA: grant authority to regulate tobacco (see S. 2626), S8385 [9SE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see S. 812), S3625 [1MY]

Foreign aid: authorize economic and democratic development assistance for Afghanistan and military assistance for Afghanistan and certain other foreign countries (see S. 2712), S7745 [31JY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 214), S1421 [4MR]

Hispanic Americans: provide programs and activities to improve health (see S. 2990), S9847 [2OC]

INS: replace with the Immigration Affairs Agency and establish the Office of Children's Services (see S. 2444), S3955 [7MY]

Insurance: coverage of colorectal cancer screening (see S. 710), S853 [14FE]

Iron and steel industry: remedy certain injurious effects of steel imports by protecting benefits of steelworkers and retirees and strengthening the U.S. steel industry (see S. 2189), S2829 [17AP]

Israel: express solidarity in the fight against terrorism (see S. Res. 247), S3014 [22AP]

Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., Processing and Distribution Center, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 2907), S8300 [5SE]

Medicaid: reimbursement of nursing facilities located on an Indian reservation in South Dakota and owned or operated by an Indian tribe or tribal organization (see S. 2738), S6947 [17JY]

Medicare: coverage of marriage and family therapist services (see S. 1760), S586 [11FE]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see S. 2625), S5584 [14JN]

———establish a subvention demonstration project for veterans (see S. 2233), S3506 [29AP]

———extend authorization for appropriations for certain rural grants (see S. 2135), S2723 [16AP]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 2538), S4702 [22MY]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2611), S5455 [12JN]

National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day: designate (see S. Res. 241), S2675 [15AP]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 207), S1783 [12MR]

National Crazy Horse Day: designate (see S. Res. 224), S1705 [8MR]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 270), S6948 [17JY]

National Farmers Union: anniversary (see S. Res. 324), S8384 [9SE]

National Medical Services Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 112), S4568 [20MY]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 215), S1421 [4MR] (see S. Res. 218), S1676 [7MR]

Native American Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1854), S5697 [18JN]

NIH: establish Office of Rare Diseases (see S. 1379), S5205 [6JN]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Jimmy Carter for peace (see S. Res. 360), S11574 [19NO]

Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building, St. Paul, MN: authorize construction grant (see S. 3156), S11079 [14NO]

Pearl, Daniel: tribute (see S. Res. 212), S1208 [26FE]

Public welfare programs: exclude child care from the determining limits on assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 2070), S4146 [9MY]

———reauthorize and improve the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs operated by Indian tribes (see S. 2484), S4064 [8MY]

Rural areas: reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (see S. 1860), S1706 [8MR]

SBA: establish the Office of Native American Affairs and create the Native American Small Business Development Program (see S. 2335), S3435 [25AP]

Senate Rules: prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (see S. Res. 294), S6250 [27JN]

Senior citizens: prevent and increase penalties for crimes such as health care, pension, and telemarketing fraud, and nursing home abuse and fraud (see S. 2240), S3303 [24AP]

Small business: provide emergency assistance to non-farm small business concerns that have suffered economic harm from the effects of drought (see S. 2734), S6867 [16JY]

———recognize role in national defense and encourage government purchase of innovative technologies and services from small businesses to help in homeland defense and the fight against terrorism (see S. Res. 264), S5773 [19JN]

Social Security: allow coverage of pregnancy-related assistance for targeted low-income pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see S. 724), S1536 [5MR]

———permit States the option of coverage of legal immigrants under the Medicaid Program and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 582), S9901 [3OC]

South Dakota: reauthorize the Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project (see S. 1999), S1675 [7MR]

South Dakota (U.S.S.): anniversary of commissioning and tribute to crew (see S. Res. 228), S2183 [20MR]

Tariff: provide duty-free benefits for certain products produced within qualifying industrial zones in Turkey and Israel (see S. 2663), S6574 [10JY]

Taxation: improve tax equity for military personnel (see S. 2816), S8566 [12SE]

———limit manufacturers' deduction for advertising of FDA approved prescription drugs to the level of research and development expenditures (see S. 2486), S4064 [8MY]

———modify and expand credit for producing electricity from certain renewable resources and waste products (see S. 1566), S32 [23JA]

———transfer all excise taxes imposed on alcohol fuels to the Highway Trust Fund (see S. 2678), S6013 [25JN]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: provide highway infrastructure investment at the guaranteed funding level (see S. 1917), S1252 [27FE]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: reauthorize (see S. 2064), S2369 [8AP]

U.S. Military Academy: bicentennial (see S.J. Res. 32), S1004 [25FE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see S. 3009), S9426 [26SE]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 2051), S2260 [21MR]

Wellstone, Paul D.: tribute (see S. Res. 354), S10800 [28OC]

White House Commission on National Military Appreciation Month: establish (see S. 1785), S5366 [11JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 3099), S10359 [10OC]

Armed Forces: authorize use against Iraq (see S.J. Res. 45), S9426 [26SE]

———tribute to personnel participating in military action against Afghanistan (see S. Res. 222), S1705 [8MR]

Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act: suspend certain provisions (see S.J. Res. 31), S488 [7FE]

Byrd, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 362), S11736 [20NO]

Cannon, Howard W.: tribute (see S. Res. 217), S1599 [6MR]

Cheney, Vice President: tribute (see S. Res. 361), S11736 [20NO]

Coe, Jo-Anne: tribute (see S. Res. 335), S10040 [7OC]

Committee on Ethics (Senate, Select): majority party appointments (see S. Res. 203), S286 [4FE]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (see S. Res. 317), S7901 [1AU]

Congress: adjournment (see S. Con. Res. 95), S235 [29JA] (see S. Con. Res. 97), S732 [13FE] (see S. Con. Res. 118), S4840 [23MY] (see S. Con. Res. 125), S6250 [27JN] (see S. Con. Res. 132), S7430 [26JY] (see S. Con. Res. 160), S11736 [20NO]

———set date for convening of 108th Congress, 1st session (see S.J. Res. 53), S11079 [14NO]

Corps of Engineers River Stewardship Independent Investigation and Review Commission: establish (see S. 3036), S9901 [3OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish research, extension, and educational programs to implement biobased energy technologies, products, and economic diversification in rural areas (see S. 3016), S9595 [30SE]

Ethnic groups: recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor (see S. Res. 334), S9983 [4OC]

Health: permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests (see S. 2207), S2950 [18AP]

Immigration: extend filing deadline for status adjustment of individuals who already legally qualify for permanent residency (see S. 2493), S4145 [9MY]

Jacob K. Javits Senate Fellowship Program: modify funding (see S. Res. 279), S4840 [23MY]

Kesbeh, Alaa: relief (see S. 2991), S9033 [23SE]

Kesbeh, Asmaa Sharif: relief (see S. 2991), S9033 [23SE]

Kesbeh, Batool: relief (see S. 2991), S9033 [23SE]

Kesbeh, Hadeel: relief (see S. 2991), S9033 [23SE]

Kesbeh, Mohanned: relief (see S. 2991), S9033 [23SE]

Kesbeh, Noor Sharif: relief (see S. 2991), S9033 [23SE]

Kesbeh, Sharif: relief (see S. 2991), S9033 [23SE]

Kesbeh, Sondos: relief (see S. 2991), S9033 [23SE]

Lott, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 363), S11736 [20NO]

Medicare: geographically adjust the amount of premiums based on the use of health care items and services in the State in which the beneficiary resides (see S. 2605), S5285 [10JN]

Mink, Patsy T.: tribute (see S. Res. 331), S9595 [30SE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 292), S6127 [26JN]

Public debt: ceiling (see S. 2578), S4967 [4JN]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Judicial Watch, Inc. v. William Jefferson Clinton, et al. (see S. Res. 352), S10677 [17OC]

———authorize representation in Manshardt v. Federal Judicial Qualifications Committee, et al (see S. Res. 344), S10572 [16OC]

———authorize representation in Newdow v. Eagen, et al (see S. Res. 343), S10571 [16OC]

———authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in City of Columbus v. Jacqueline Downing, et al and City of Columbus v. Vincent Ramos (see S. Res. 299), S6361 [8JY]

———authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in U.S. v. John Murtari (see S. Res. 353), S10677 [17OC]

———authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in U.S. v. Milton T. Black (see S. Res. 291), S6013 [25JN]

———authorize testimony and representation in Senator Mitch McConnell, et. al. v. FEC, et al., and consolidation cases (see S. Res. 323), S8300 [5SE]

Senate National Security Working Group: extend authorities (see S. Res. 355), S10888 [13NO]

Talmadge, Herman E.: tribute (see S. Res. 231), S2261 [21MR]

Wind Cave National Park: revise boundaries (see S. 2788), S7308 [24JY]

World Cup: tribute to soccer tournament and co-hosts, the Republic of Korea and Japan (see S. Res. 274), S4703 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Congress: commend the staffs of Members of Congress, the Capitol Police, the Office of the Attending Physician, and others for their response to the release of anthrax in Senator Daschle's office (see H. Res. 536), H6374 [18SE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Aaron Raiser v. Thomas A. Daschle, et al. (see S. Res. 240), S2675 [15AP]

Tribute (see S. Res. 364), S11736 [20NO]

Cloture motions

Andean Trade Preference Act: extend and expand (H.R. 3009), S4519 [17MY], S4590, S4614 [21MY]

———extend and expand (H.R. 3009), conference report, S7551 [30JY], S7774 [1AU]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for further recovery from and response to terrorist attacks (H.R. 4775), S4953 [4JN], S5104 [5JN]

Armed Forces: authorize use against Iraq (S.J. Res. 45), S10107 [8OC], S10242 [10OC]

———authorize use against Iraq (S.J. Res. 45), motion to proceed, S9774 [1OC], S9894 [3OC]

Carmona, Richard H.: nomination to be Surgeon General, S7019 [18JY], S7189 [23JY]

Clifton, Richard R.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6964 [17JY], S7016 [18JY]

Commission on Voting Rights and Procedures: establish (S. 565), S1241 [27FE], S1386 [1MR], S1417 [4MR]

Dept. of Energy: enhance national laboratory mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships (S. 517), S2714 [16AP], S2890 [18AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish (H.R. 5005), S9207 [25SE], S9408 [26SE], S10856 [13NO]

———establish (H.R. 5005), motion to proceed, S7766 [31JY], S8036 [3SE]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2215), conference report, S9697 [1OC], S9870 [3OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5093), S8245 [5SE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (S. 812), S7299 [24JY], S7462 [29JY], S7633 [31JY]

———provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (S. 812), motion to proceed, S6798 [15JY], S6883 [17JY]

Gibbons, Julia Smith: nomination to be circuit judge, S7322 [24JY], S7391 [26JY]

Insurance: ensure the continued financial capacity of insurers to provide coverage for risks from terrorism (H.R. 3210), conference report, S11525 [19NO]

———ensure the continued financial capacity of insurers to provide coverage for risks from terrorism (S. 2600), S5575 [14JN], S5646 [18JN]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2356), S2002 [18MR], S2111 [20MR]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2356), motion to proceed, S1840 [13MR]

Public debt: ceiling (S. 2578), S5316 [10JN]

Voting: protect voting rights (S. 565), S1241 [27FE], S1386 [1MR], S1417 [4MR]

Essays

Taking the Middle Ground—The Role of the U.S. Military in International Peacekeeping With Focus on Rwanda and Bosnia: Jessica Hicks, S6859 [16JY]

Histories

National Energy Security Act (2000), S1505 [5MR]

Letters

Freedom Consolidation Act: by, S4518 [17MY]

———President Bush, S4518 [17MY]

Homeland Security Act: William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., S10622 [17OC]

Renewable motor vehicle fuels standards: Bob Holden, John Hoeven, and Mike Johanns, Governors' Ethanol Coalition, S1809 [13MR]

Motions

Andean Trade Preference Act: extend and expand (H.R. 3009), conference report, S7815 [1AU]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for further recovery from and response to terrorist attacks (H.R. 4775), S5021 [5JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish (H.R. 5005), S9205 [25SE]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2215), conference report, S9680 [1OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5093), S8407 [10SE]

Taxation: treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 622), S16 [23JA]

Poems

``Togetherness'', S10810 [12NO]

``University of Dreams,'' Ryan A. Anderson, S6804 [15JY]

Privilege of the floor

Danielson, Ed, S10231 [9OC]

Paul D. Wellstone's Senate staff, S10845 [12NO]

Remarks

Afghanistan: allocation of foreign aid, S10342, S10343 [10OC]

Africa: efforts to reduce hunger in sub-Saharan Africa (H. Con. Res. 102), S1712 [8MR]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2646), conference report, S4051 [8MY]

———continue certain programs (H.R. 2646), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S3887 [2MY]

———continue certain programs (S. 1731), S696 [13FE]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance, S8145, S8146 [4SE], S8405, S8406 [10SE], S8631 [17SE]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (S. 3099), S11374 [19NO]

———treatment of livestock and meat products relative to trade negotiating and trade agreement implementing authority, S4800 [23MY]

Alaska: prohibit issuance of permits to construct a natural gas pipeline offshore via the Beaufort Sea, S1555 [6MR]

American Automobile Association: tribute to School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipients, S3947 [7MY]

Andean Trade Preference Act: extend and expand (H.R. 3009), S2222 [21MR], S3615 [1MY], S3828 [2MY], S4125, S4126, S4135, S4136 [9MY], S4364, S4365 [15MY], S4440 [16MY], S4584 [21MY], S4665 [22MY], S4800, S4817 [23MY]

———extend and expand (H.R. 3009), conference report, S7814, S7828 [1AU]

———extend and expand (H.R. 3009), unanimous-consent request, S2230 [21MR], S6228 [27JN]

Appropriations: legislative process, S9101, S9102 [24SE], S9680 [1OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 123), S10557 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for further recovery from and response to terrorist attacks (H.R. 4775), S4953 [4JN], S5021 [5JN], S5187 [6JN]

———making supplemental appropriations for further recovery from and response to terrorist attacks (H.R. 4775), unanimous-consent agreement, S4818 [23MY]

———making supplemental appropriations for further recovery from and response to terrorist attacks (S. 2551), S4742 [23MY]

———making supplemental appropriations for further recovery from and response to terrorist attacks (S. 2551), unanimous-consent request, S4792, S4793 [23MY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S2402 [9AP], S2888 [18AP]

Armed Forces: authorize use against Iraq (S.J. Res. 45), S9893 [3OC], S10240, S10242 [10OC]

———tribute to personnel participating in military action against Afghanistan (S. Res. 222), S1712 [8MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S9186 [25SE]

Black History Month: observance, S729 [13FE]

Bristol, SD: opening of South Dakota Made Store, S6804 [15JY]

Budget: extend budget discipline and enforcement procedures, S9703 [1OC]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2012, S5021 [5JN]

Bureau of Indian Trust Asset Management: establish, S17 [23JA]

Bush, President: remarks relative to Democratic Party and national security, S9186, S9216 [25SE]

Business and industry: improve financial reporting and independent audits and accounting services, create a Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, and improve SEC resources and oversight (S. 2673), S6297 [28JN], S6437, S6438 [9JY], S6736, S6797 [15JY]

———review accounting treatment and adopt generally accepted accounting principles for the treatment of employee stock options, S6736 [15JY]

Byrd, Senator: tribute (S. Res. 362), S11670 [20NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S7292 [24JY]

Cheney, Vice President: tribute (S. Res. 361), S11670 [20NO]

Chicago, IL: expand aviation capacity (S. 2039), unanimous-consent request, S6234 [27JN]

Commission on Voting Rights and Procedures: establish (S. 565), S1328 [28FE], S1417 [4MR], S2527 [11AP]

Congress: accomplishments of the 107th Congress, S6298 [28JN]

———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 360), S2219 [21MR]

———adjournment (S. Con. Res. 125), S6225 [27JN]

———adjournment (S. Con. Res. 160), S11672, S11801 [20NO]

———tribute to congressional baseball game participants, S5884 [21JN]

Corps of Engineers River Stewardship Independent Investigation and Review Commission: establish (S. 3036), S9902 [3OC]

Cox, Pat: welcome European Parliament President to Senate chamber, S6619 [11JY]

Crime: prosecute persons who alter or destroy evidence in certain investigations or who defraud investors, prohibit certain debts from being discharged in bankruptcy, and protect whistleblowers from retaliation, S6437, S6438 [9JY]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 625), S4525, S4526 [17MY], S5316 [10JN], S5330 [11JN]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 625), unanimous-consent agreement, S4818 [23MY]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 625), unanimous-consent request, S4525 [17MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish research, extension, and educational programs to implement biobased energy technologies, products, and economic diversification in rural areas (S. 3016), S9596 [30SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2514), S5576 [14JN], S5674 [18JN], S5825, S5826 [20JN], S5882, S5883, S5884 [21JN], S5985, S6001 [25JN], S6067 [26JN]

———B-1 bomber funding, S7724 [31JY]

———Center for Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research war-related illnesses funding, S7723, S7724 [31JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 5010), S7723, S7724 [31JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 5010), unanimous-consent agreement, S7302 [24JY]

Dept. of Energy: enhance national laboratory mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships (S. 517), S884, S885 [15FE], S1505, S1506, S1513 [5MR], S1555 [6MR], S1808 [13MR], S2055, S2056 [19MR], S2218 [21MR], S2401, S2402 [9AP], S2564 [11AP], S2888 [18AP], S3119, S3120, S3126, S3127, S3128, S3153 [23AP], S3404, S3416, S3420, S3421 [25AP]

———enhance national laboratory mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships (S. 517), unanimous-consent request, S2230 [21MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure management flexibility, S10621, S10622 [17OC]

———establish (H.R. 5005), S8652 [17SE], S9101 [24SE], S9186, S9204, S9205, S9216 [25SE], S9680 [1OC], S11364, S11370, S11371, S11452 [19NO]

———establish (H.R. 5005), unanimous-consent request, S10621, S10622 [17OC]

———establish university-based research centers, S11364 [19NO]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2215), conference report—motion to proceed, S9680 [1OC]

Dept. of Labor: reissuance of a rule relative to ergonomics (S. 2184), S2936 [18AP]

Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Trust Reform Implementation and Oversight to manage and reform Indian trust funds and assets (S. 2212), S2973 [18AP]

———proposed changes to Indian trust asset management, S17 [23JA]

———repayment of accounts from which funds were borrowed for emergency wildfire suppression, S8145 [4SE], S8589 [13SE], S8631 [17SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5093), S8145, S8146 [4SE], S8405, S8406 [10SE], S8589 [13SE], S8631, S8660, S8661, S8662 [17SE], S9101, S9102 [24SE]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize construction of a plaza adjacent to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (S. 2771), S7442 [26JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish emergency medical preparedness centers (H.R. 3253), S10473, S10476 [15OC]

Developing countries: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (S. 3032), S11693 [20NO]

Disasters: extend deadline for submission of State recommendations of local governments to receive assistance of predisaster hazard mitigation and to provide additional repair assistance to individuals (S. 1632), S10472 [15OC]

Diseases: improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in sub-Saharan Africa and other developing countries (H.R. 2069), S6700 [12JY], S11693 [20NO]

———provide assistance to combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic in developing countries (S. 2649), S5890 [21JN]

Economy: impact of tax cuts, S8713, S8714 [18SE]

———national objectives priority assignments, S8711, S8714 [18SE], S10405, S10408 [15OC]

———role of Government in causing and remedying economic recession, S10405 [15OC]

Education: funding, S4658 [22MY]

———improve Federal research, statistics, evaluation, information, and dissemination (H.R. 3801), S10480, S10481 [15OC]

———national policy to improve system, S4658 [22MY]

———require use of variable interest rates to consolidate student loans to fund shortfall in Pell Grant Program, S4104, S4105, S4106 [9MY]

Employment: prohibit the establishment of wage insurance for workers adversely affected by foreign trade, S4440 [16MY]

Europe: visit to Senate by European Parliament delegation, S11012 [14NO]

FCC: eliminate deadlines for spectrum auctions of spectrum previously allocated to television broadcasting (H.R. 4560), S5673 [18JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (S. 812), S6887 [17JY], S7538 [30JY], S7633 [31JY]

———provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (S. 812), motion to proceed, S6797, S6798 [15JY]

———provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (S. 812), unanimous-consent agreement, S7545 [30JY]

Feed America Thursday: designate (S. Res. 341), S10472 [15OC]

Flag Day: observance, S5581 [14JN]

Foreign policy: develop plan to promote economic and political stability in post-conflict Iraq, S10640 [17OC]

Fort Pierre, SD: tribute to Girl Scouts of Nyoda Council, S2403 [9AP]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, S2403 [9AP]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (S. Res. 214), S1711 [8MR]

Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary, S1196 [26FE]

Hazardous substances: anniversary of anthrax bacteria outbreak, S10424 [15OC]

———approve Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site (S.J. Res. 34), S5883 [21JN]

———approve Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site (S.J. Res. 34), motion to proceed, S6486 [9JY]

———approve Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site (S.J. Res. 34), unanimous-consent request, S5985 [25JN]

Health: permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests (S. 2207), S2965 [18AP]

Hicks, Jessica: National Peace Essay Contest winner for South Dakota, S6858 [16JY]

Highmore, SD: tribute to opening of new Highmore High School, S541 [8FE]

Immigration: extend filing deadline for status adjustment of individuals who already legally qualify for permanent residency (S. 2493), S4155 [9MY]

Insurance: ensure the continued financial capacity of insurers to provide coverage for risks from terrorism (H.R. 3210), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S11165, S11166 [15NO]

———ensure the continued financial capacity of insurers to provide coverage for risks from terrorism (H.R. 3210), insert S. 2600 language in lieu, S7332 [25JY]

———ensure the continued financial capacity of insurers to provide coverage for risks from terrorism (S. 2600), S5500, S5501, S5511, S5512, S5513 [13JN], S5645 [18JN]

———ensure the continued financial capacity of insurers to provide coverage for risks from terrorism (S. 2600), unanimous-consent agreement, S5440 [12JN]

———ensure the continued financial capacity of insurers to provide coverage for risks from terrorism (S. 2600), unanimous-consent request, S5574 [14JN]

Iron and steel industry: make certain steelworker retirees eligible for temporary health benefits under trade adjustment assistance programs, S4135, S4136 [9MY], S4584 [21MY]

———respond to the surge of steel imports, S1328 [28FE]

Israel: express solidarity in the fight against terrorism, S3828 [2MY]

Jacobs, Geralyn M.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education South Dakota Professor of the Year award recipient, S11542 [19NO]

Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., Processing and Distribution Center, Washington, DC: designate (H.R. 3287), S8328 [5SE]

Law enforcement: improve security at U.S. borders (H.R. 3525), S2928 [18AP]

———improve security at U.S. borders (H.R. 3525), unanimous-consent agreement, S2564 [11AP], S2911 [18AP]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5121), S7336 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 5121), unanimous-consent agreement, S7302 [24JY]

Lott, Senator: tribute (S. Res. 363), S11670, S11672 [20NO]

McLoughlin, Kaitlin: American Automobile Association School Safety Patroller of the Year recipient, S3947 [7MY]

Medicaid: reimbursement of nursing facilities located on an Indian reservation in South Dakota and owned or operated by an Indian tribe or tribal organization (S. 2738), S6950 [17JY]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, S4742, S4743 [23MY], S7538 [30JY], S7633 [31JY], S10408 [15OC]

———enhance beneficiary access to quality health care services (S. 3018), S9779 [2OC]

Middle East: hostilities between Israel and the Palestinians, S3828 [2MY], S5513 [13JN]

Minimum wage: level (S. 2538), S4685, S4686 [22MY]

Motor vehicles: establish Federal renewable fuels standards, S1808 [13MR]

———provide for greater fairness in the motor vehicle franchise contract arbitration process (S. 1140), S4526 [17MY]

———provide for greater fairness in the motor vehicle franchise contract arbitration process (S. 1140), unanimous-consent request, S4525 [17MY]

———renewable fuel content requirements, S3126, S3127, S3128 [23AP]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (S. Res. 255), S3887 [2MY]

National forests: implement an emergency hazardous fuels reduction plan, S8589 [13SE], S8661 [17SE]

National Guard: Air National Guard LITENING II targeting pods funding, S5187 [6JN]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1214), S5673 [18JN]

———national missile defense system, S6067 [26JN]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S6067 [26JN]

National Small Cities Day: observance, S5581 [14JN]

NATO: endorse further enlargement (H.R. 3167), S4517 [17MY]

Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, S2401, S2402 [9AP]

Pharmaceuticals: pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability protection, S11370 [19NO]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', S6102 [26JN]

———circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 292), S6105, S6106 [26JN]

———circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 292), unanimous-consent request, S6105 [26JN]

Point of order, S7206 [23JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2356), S831, S832 [14FE], S1141, S1142 [26FE], S2002 [18MR], S2110 [20MR]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2356), motion to proceed, S1840 [13MR]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2356), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent agreement, S1914, S1915 [14MR]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2356), unanimous-consent request, S831 [14FE], S1527, S1528, S1529 [5MR]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 4), S3420, S3421 [25AP]

———national energy policy, S885 [15FE], S1505, S1506, S1513 [5MR], S1555 [6MR], S1808 [13MR], S2055, S2056 [19MR], S2218 [21MR], S2401, S2402 [9AP], S2564 [11AP], S2888 [18AP], S3119, S3120, S3126, S3127, S3128, S3153 [23AP], S3404, S3416, S3420, S3421 [25AP]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S7443 [26JY]

———Senate process for confirmation of judcicial nominees, S10525 [16OC]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S131 [25JA], S2218 [21MR], S3420 [25AP], S4124 [9MY], S5883 [21JN], S7809 [1AU]

Public debt: ceiling, S2231 [21MR]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (S. 2076), star print, S5317 [10JN]

Senate: accomplishments, S7440 [26JY]

———appreciation for tributes, S11672 [20NO]

———display of information on construction of the Capitol Visitors Center, S5317 [10JN]

———executive calendar, unanimous-consent agreement, S7794 [1AU]

———executive session, unanimous-consent request, S3418 [25AP]

———legislative priorities, S4 [23JA], S9101, S9102 [24SE], S10054 [7OC]

———legislative program, S395 [6FE], S1343 [28FE], S1712 [8MR], S1915 [14MR], S2055 [19MR], S2564 [11AP], S2935 [18AP], S3113 [23AP], S3832, S3887 [2MY], S4518 [17MY], S4818 [23MY], S5316, S5317 [10JN], S5338, S5339 [11JN], S5575, S5576 [14JN], S5882 [21JN], S6297 [28JN], S7440, S7441, S7443 [26JY], S7545, S7546 [30JY], S8427 [10SE], S8515 [12SE], S8652 [17SE], S8970 [20SE], S10054 [7OC], S10162 [9OC], S10481 [15OC], S10809 [12NO], S11530 [19NO]

———opening of the 107th Congress, 2d session, S1 [23JA]

———taking of official photograph in the Senate Chamber, S2 [23JA]

———tribute to departing Members, S11694 [20NO]

———tribute to Members and staff for efforts on S. 517, national energy policy legislation, S3420, S3421 [25AP]

Senate Historical Office: Society for History in the Federal Government George Pendleton Award recipient, S1852 [13MR]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Judicial Watch, Inc. v. William Jefferson Clinton, et al. (S. Res. 352), S10781 [17OC]

———authorize representation in Manshardt v. Federal Judicial Qualifications Committee, et al (S. Res. 344), S10599 [16OC]

———authorize representation in Newdow v. Eagen, et al (S. Res. 343), S10598 [16OC]

———authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in City of Columbus v. Jacqueline Downing, et al and City of Columbus v. Vincent Ramos (S. Res. 299), S6432 [8JY]

———authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in U.S. v. John Murtari (S. Res. 353), S10782 [17OC]

———authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in U.S. v. Milton T. Black (S. Res. 291), S6047 [25JN]

———authorize testimony and representation in Senator Mitch McConnell, et. al. v. FEC, et al., and consolidation cases (S. Res. 323), S8327 [5SE]

Senate NATO Observer Group: reestablish, S5627 [17JN]

Shedd, Dennis W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S11516 [19NO]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S10525 [16OC]

Smith, D. Brooks: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7545 [30JY]

Smith, Lavenski R.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6794 [15JY]

South Dakota: tribute to citizens participating in the war on terrorism, S1962 [15MR]

Sudan: increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (S. 180), unanimous-consent request, S3972 [7MY]

Taxation: clarify that the parsonage allowance exclusion is limited to the fair rental value of the property (H.R. 4156), S3887 [2MY]

———incentives to ensure timely and equitable access to the Internet over current and future generations of broadband capability, S3404 [25AP]

———income forecast depreciation method, S1702 [8MR]

———make repeal of estate taxes permanent, S5429 [12JN]

———phase out estate and gift taxes (H.R. 8), S5358 [11JN], S5429 [12JN]

———phase out estate and gift taxes (H.R. 8), unanimous-consent agreement, S3117 [23AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S16 [23JA], S53, S58, S59 [24JA], S271 [4FE], S390, S392, S393, S395 [6FE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 3090), S841, S842 [14FE], S1659, S1670 [7MR], S1689, S1698, S1701, S1702 [8MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 3529), S11699 [20NO]

———rates, S884 [15FE]

———reduce marriage tax penalty by adjusting rate brackets, standard deductions, and the earned income tax credit and increase child credits (H.R. 6), unanimous-consent request, S2231 [21MR]

———transfer all excise taxes imposed on alcohol fuels to the Highway Trust Fund, S3153 [23AP]

———treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 622), S16 [23JA], S53, S58, S59 [24JA], S271 [4FE], S390, S392, S393, S395 [6FE]

———treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 622), motion to proceed, S16 [23JA]

———treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 622), unanimous-consent agreement, S273 [4FE]

———treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 622), unanimous-consent request, S58 [24JA], S393 [6FE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S8480, S8481 [11SE]

———anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Con. Res. 464), S8507 [11SE]

Trade Act: amend to consolidate and improve trade adjustment assistance programs and provide community-based economic development assistance for trade-affected communities, S3615 [1MY], S4125, S4126, S4135, S4136 [9MY], S4584 [21MY], S4665 [22MY], S7828 [1AU]

———amend to consolidate and improve trade adjustment assistance programs and provide community-based economic development assistance for trade-affected communities (S. 1209), S2222 [21MR]

Treaties and agreements: extend trade negotiating and trade agreement implementing authority, S3615 [1MY], S4125, S4126 [9MY], S4364, S4365 [15MY], S4440 [16MY], S4665 [22MY], S4800 [23MY], S7828 [1AU]

———extend trade negotiating and trade agreement implementing authority (H.R. 3005), S2222 [21MR]

U.N.: rescind approving signature to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court on behalf of the U.S., S3946 [7MY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program, S393, S395 [6FE], S841, S842 [14FE], S1698, S1701 [8MR], S11699 [20NO]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (S. 3009), S9662 [1OC], S10405 [15OC]

Veterans: revise and improve employment, training, and placement services (H.R. 4015), S10476, S10479 [15OC]

Voting: establish a grant program to provide assistance to States for modernizing and enhancing voting procedures and administration (H.R. 3295), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10472 [15OC]

———permit the use of a signature, or personal mark, to verify the identity of voters who register by mail, S1328 [28FE]

———protect voting rights (S. 565), S1328 [28FE], S1417 [4MR], S2527 [11AP]

Wind Cave National Park: revise boundaries (S. 2788), S7315 [24JY]

Zerhouni, Elias A.: nomination to be NIH Director, S3886 [2MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Congress: commend the staffs of Members of Congress, the Capitol Police, the Office of the Attending Physician, and others for their response to the release of anthrax in Senator Daschle's office (H. Res. 536), H6408 [19SE], H7976 [16OC]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Congress: commend the staffs of Members of Congress, the Capitol Police, the Office of the Attending Physician, and others for their response to the release of anthrax in Senator Daschle's office (S. Res. 187), S2504 [10AP]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, S7423 [26JY]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Aaron Raiser v. Thomas A. Daschle, et al. (S. Res. 240), S2686 [15AP]

Tribute, S6299 [28JN]

Tribute (S. Res. 364), S11670, S11671 [20NO]

Remarks—Special Joint Meeting of Congress

New York, NY: commemorate anniversary of terrorist attacks, H6106 [9SE]

Reports

Congressional Delegation Trip to Central Asia, S1963-S1965 [15MR]

Statements

Senate Committee Process: by, S2716 [16AP]

Tables

Comparison of dairy producer payments in Daschle substitute and Domenici amendment to S. 1731, Agriculture, Conservation, and Rural Enhancement Act, S649 [12FE]

European Parliament delegation attending European Parliament/U.S. Congress Interparliamentary Meeting, S11012 [14NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 536, commend the staffs of Members of Congress, the Capitol Police, the Office of the Attending Physician, and others for their response to the release of anthrax in Senator Daschle's office, H7976 [16OC]

S. 2493, Uniting Families Act, S4155 [9MY]

S. 2788, Wind Cave National Park Boundary Revision Act, S7316 [24JY]

S. 3036, Corps of Engineers River Stewardship Independent Investigation and Review Act, S9903 [3OC]

S. Res. 187, commend the staffs of Members of Congress, the Capitol Police, the Office of the Attending Physician, and others for their response to the release of anthrax in Senator Daschle's office, S2504 [10AP]

S. Res. 214, Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, S1711 [8MR]

S. Res. 240, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Aaron Raiser v. Thomas A. Daschle, et al., S2682, S2687 [15AP]

S. Res. 390, tribute, S11670, S11740 [20NO]

Tributes

Bankston, Nathaniel, S11728 [20NO]

Barkley, Senator, S10810 [12NO]

Byrd, Senator, S11681 [20NO]

Coe, Jo-Anne, S9697 [1OC]

Cunningham, George V., S2240 [21MR]

Daschle, Henry T., S5502 [13JN]

Gramm, Senator, S11461 [19NO]

Inouye, Senator, S7684 [31JY]

Kennedy, Senator, S1151 [26FE], S4105 [9MY]

Lenhardt, Al, S11696 [20NO]

Lewis, Alex, S1965 [15MR]

Ogilvie, Lloyd J., S6177 [27JN]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane, S2935 [18AP]

Rice, Edward A., Jr., S221 [29JA]

Thomson, Jeri, S11696 [20NO]

Thurmond, Senator, S9065 [24SE]

Wasserman, Lew, S6804 [15JY]

Wellstone, Paul D., S11695 [20NO]

Wellstone, Sheila, S10810 [12NO]