COLEMAN, NORM (a Senator from Minnesota)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13943 [4NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1087 [16JA], S1255, S1256 [21JA], S1347, S1369, S1370 [22JA], S1427, S1480, S1481 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12302 [1OC], S12337, S12388 [2OC], S12609 [15OC], S12713 [16OC], S12839 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4863 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3979, S4021 [19MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9600 [17JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9157 [9JY], S9163, S9253 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11121, S11122 [4SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14836, S14842 [12NO], S14936, S14968 [17NO]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13190, S13228 [24OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8249 [19JN], S8586, S8589 [25JN], S8681, S8728, S8776, S8780 [26JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9157 [9JY], S9163, S9253 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S6004 [9MY], S7407 [4JN], S10155 [29JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6329 [14MY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S2065 [10FE], S2875 [27FE], S5259 [11AP], S8385 [24JN]

Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, S9823 [23JY], S9924 [24JY]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, S4454 [26MR]

Articles and editorials

Bert Sandberg, St. Paul (MN) Pioneer Press, S5853 [7MY]

Hmong Honor Life of Late Priest, Stephen Scott, St. Paul (MN) Pioneer Press, S7232 [3JN]

Minnesotan With Special Forces Has Key Role in Strikes on Republican Guard, Paul McEnroe, Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune, S5105 [10AP]

Remembering a Writer, Lou Gelfand, Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune, S5647 [1MY]

Rev. Robert Wellisch, Pastor to Twin Cities Hmong, Dies, Nolan Zavoral, Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune, S7231 [3JN]

St. Paul Priest to Hmong Dies, Casey Selix, St. Paul (MN) Pioneer Press, S7232 [3JN]

St. Paul Son Bert Sandberg Dies at 77, Tony Kennedy, Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune, S5853 [7MY]

Stranger . . . A Boy . . . A Gift; A Widow's Offer to the Family of a Disabled 10-Year-Old Fulfills Her Wish and Zachary Wood's Dream, Chuck Frederick, Duluth (MN) News Tribune, S5943 [8MY]

Tribute to Heroes, Chuck Haga, Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune, S5646 [1MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S2522 [14FE]

Agriculture: encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm and ranch land to voluntarily make their land available for access by the public under programs administered by States (see S. 1840), S14271 [7NO]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 1309), S11350 [10SE]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see S. Con. Res. 25), S8561 [25JN]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see S. 922), S5343 [11AP]

———revise certain retired pay eligibility requirements, provide TRICARE eligibility to certain reservists, and allow reservists and their employers a tax credit (see S. 1000), S5771 [6MY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see S. 1557), S11913 [24SE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

Bloom, David: tribute (see S. Res. 114), S5059 [9AP]

Brooks, Herb: tribute (see S. Res. 235), S11989 [25SE]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a task force to recommend an appropriate recognition for the slave laborers who worked on the construction of the U.S. Capitol (see S. Con. Res. 17), S11033 [3SE]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see S. 1628), S11648 [17SE]

Civil Air Patrol: make volunteer members eligible for public safety officer death benefits (see S. 693), S7832 [12JN]

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 893), S9496 [16JY]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S11246 [9SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 272), S3621 [12MR]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see S. Res. 164), S9330 [14JY]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (see S. 1744), S14452 [11NO]

Crime: exempt certain rocket propellants from being classified as explosive materials (see S. 724), S4512 [27MR]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 851), S5173 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 146, 1019), S5859 [7MY]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S9119 [9JY]

Cuba: human rights violations (see S. Res. 62), S3732 [13MR]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of the Agricultural Research Service (see S.J. Res. 22), S13802 [3NO]

———conduct a loan repayment program to encourage provision of veterinary services in shortage and emergency situations (see S. 1858), S14804 [12NO]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE]

Dept. of Defense: prioritize transfer of excess personal property to the Forest Service Federal Excess Personal Property Program in order to be loaned to rural fire departments (see S. 641), S5542 [30AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: appoint a Director to the Office for State and Local Government Coordination and transfer the Office for Domestic Preparedness to the Office of the Secretary (see S. 796), S5772 [6MY]

———establish a technology, equipment, and information transfer program with State and local law enforcement agencies (see S. 1612), S12449 [3OC]

———waive limitation on the use of appropriated funds for the State Homeland Security Grant Program (see S. 838), S5772 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see S. 684), S4630 [1AP]

District of Columbia: provide a site for the National Women's History Museum (see S. 1741), S13054 [22OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see S. 1931), S15573 [22NO]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S3086 [4MR]

FDA: conduct oversight of any entity engaged in the recovery, testing, or handling of human tissue or human tissue-based products (see S. 1063), S6255 [14MY]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S3164 [5MR]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (see S. Res. 100), S4434 [26MR]

Frank, Anne: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Res. 169), S9245 [10JY]

Freeman, Orville L.: tribute (see S. Res. 89), S3730 [13MR]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (see S. Res. 130), S5651 [1MY]

———recognize Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government (see S.J. Res. 18), S12137 [29SE]

Grand Excursion of 1854: support anniversary celebrations (see S. Con. Res. 5), S2457 [13FE]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see S. 1398), S9328 [14JY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3253 [6MR]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S8439 [24JN]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see S. Con. Res. 26), S4630 [1AP]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S11832 [23SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 939), S5483 [29AP]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see S. 423), S11161 [5SE]

International Religious Freedom Day: designate (see S. Res. 251), S13134 [23OC]

Iran: human rights violations (see S. Res. 81, 82), S3620 [12MR]

———support democracy (see S. 1082), S6624 [19MY]

———urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see S. Con. Res. 73), S13910 [4NO] (see S. Con. Res. 81), S14804 [12NO]

Italy: express condolences regarding the deaths of 19 Italian citizens in Iraq (see S. Res. 268), S15061 [18NO]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S15062 [18NO]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S7541 [9JN]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S13660 [30OC]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S12838 [17OC]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S5345 [11AP]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see S. 847), S10619 [31JY]

Medicare: extend reasonable cost contracts to expand the area in which plans offered under such contracts may operate and to apply certain provisions of Medicare+Choice program to such plans (see S. 1220), S7618 [10JN]

———improve access to Medicare+Choice plans for special needs beneficiaries by targeting enrollment (see S. 526), S3162 [5MR]

———improve outpatient health care for beneficiaries who reside in rural areas (see S. 1185), S7543 [9JN]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see S. 171), S3620 [12MR]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see S. 816), S4957 [8AP]

———provide for expeditious coverage of new medical technology (see S. 823), S4957 [8AP]

Mental health: establish State grant program to end practice of parents giving custody of emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services (see S. 1704), S12376 [2OC]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S2920 [27FE]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives (see S. 1944), S15812 [24NO]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see S. Res. 247), S12838 [17OC]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (see S. 330), S2702 [25FE]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

NASA: make certain workforce authorities available (see S. 610), S9496 [16JY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9709 [22JY]

National security: authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology (see S. 539), S3163 [5MR]

———provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification (see S. 1245), S7831 [12JN]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10267 [30JY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Shirin Ebadi for peace (see S. Res. 244), S13517 [29OC]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S3732 [13MR]

Paul Wellstone Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN: designate (see S. 1289), S9119 [9JY]

Pesticides: provide for the enhanced review of covered products, authorize fees for certain products, and extend and improve collection of maintenance fees (see S. 1664), S11989 [25SE]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see S. 385), S2456 [13FE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see S. 678), S9496 [16JY]

———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see S. 380), S3087 [4MR]

Public welfare programs: extend State waivers under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 605), S3620 [12MR]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (see S. 919), S5343 [11AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S5484 [29AP]

Rural areas: reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (see S. 602), S3620 [12MR]

Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (see S. Con. Res. 14), S3732 [13MR]

SBA: ensure independence and nonpartisan operation of the Office of Advocacy (see S. 818), S5772 [6MY]

———increase amount to be reserved for women's business center programs sustainability grants (see S. 1247), S7831 [12JN]

SEC: provide authority to impose civil money penalties in administrative proceedings for violations of securities laws (see S. 183), S5343 [11AP]

———require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see S. 979), S5650 [1MY]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see S. 545), S3252 [6MR]

Social Security: oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S7236 [3JN]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see S. 560), S3252 [6MR]

Taxation: allow farmer-owned cooperatives access to small ethanol producer tax credit (see S. 240), S4275 [21MR]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 623), S12193 [30SE]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S7619 [10JN]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S6071 [13MY]

———modify and expand credit for producing electricity from certain renewable resources and waste products (see S. 464), S2919 [27FE]

———modify treatment of qualified small issue bonds (see S. 756), S7620 [10JN]

———permit cooperatives to pay dividends on preferred stock without reducing patronage dividends (see S. 785), S4824 [3AP]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see S. 1736), S12839 [17OC]

———provide a tax credit to promote the production of biodiesel (see S. 355), S2187 [11FE]

———provide credits for the installation of certain wind energy property (see S. 759), S5772 [6MY]

———provide incentives for production of renewable fuels and simplify administration of Highway Trust Fund fuel excise taxes (see S. 1548), S10618 [31JY]

———provide tax relief for farmers and fishermen (see S. 665), S5543 [30AP]

———treat distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (see S. 752), S6029 [12MY]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see S. 557), S5859 [7MY]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see S. 1380), S9119 [9JY]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see S. 1630), S12138 [29SE]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S9329 [14JY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (see S. Res. 212), S11119 [4SE]

Transportation: provide new infrastructure funding through Federal bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation (see S. 1109), S8560 [25JN]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: anniversary and tribute to event honoring Holocaust survivors (see S. Con. Res. 76), S13377 [28OC]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see S. Res. 202), S11246 [9SE]

University of Minnesota Duluth: tribute to women's hockey team (see S. Res. 104), S4824 [3AP]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 59), S9119 [9JY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S11118 [4SE] (see S. 585), S3410 [10MR]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 1379), S13378 [28OC]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2595 [24FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Airlines: reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs (see S. 728), S4512 [27MR]

Armed Forces: provide for reimbursement of air fare costs incurred by members for domestic travel while on leave from deployment overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (see S. 1675), S12137 [29SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reduce interest rate on loans to processors of sugar beets and sugarcane to conform to the intent of Congress (see S. Res. 127), S5541 [30AP]

Diseases: provide gratuity to veterans, their spouses, and children who contract HIV or AIDS from a blood transfusion relative to a service-connected disability (see S. 1509), S10617 [31JY]

Gagliardi, John: tribute (see S. Res. 270), S15287 [20NO]

Human rights: authorizing appropriations for domestic and foreign treatment centers for victims of torture and U.S. contributions to the U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture (see S. 854), S5173 [10AP]

Insurance: allow States to require certain disclosures regarding Holocaust-era insurance policies of insurers and establish a Federal cause of action for claims for payment of such insurance policies (see S. 972), S5650 [1MY]

———provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see S. 1138), S6978 [22MY]

Japan: urge honoring of commitments under the Market-Oriented Sector-Selective (MOSS) Agreement on Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals (see S. Con. Res. 80), S14335 [10NO]

Medicare: conduct demonstration projects to improve health care and reduce costs and conduct a study on payment incentives and performance under the Medicare+Choice program (see S. 1257), S7831 [12JN]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see S. Res. 205), S10265 [30JY]

Minnesota: encourage the use of medical savings accounts by certain current and retired public employees (see S. 729), S4512 [27MR]

Patents: amend certain laws relative to patent fees (see S. 1760), S12888 [20OC]

Rochester, MN: tribute to Rochester A's American Legion baseball team (see S. Res. 233), S11832 [23SE]

Rural Renaissance Corp.: establish to revitalize rural America (see S. 1796), S13516 [29OC]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see S. Res. 279), S16120 [9DE]

Taxation: allow taxpayers to designate part, or all, of any income tax refund to support reservists and National Guard members (see S. 1898), S15286 [20NO]

Tchisou Tho: relief (see S. 1042), S6029 [12MY]

U.N.: dissuade members from supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel and promote more balanced and constructive approaches to resolving conflict in the Middle East (see S. Res. 271), S15407 [21NO]

University of Minnesota: tribute to men's ice hockey team (see S. Res. 126), S5541 [30AP]

Workforce Investment Act: provide for job training grant pilot program (see S. 988), S5725 [5MY]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [7JA]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S14858 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

———nomination to the CCC, S14859 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693, S3698 [13MR], S3834 [18MR], S4553 [31MR], S4676 [2AP], S5683 [1MY], S5718 [5MY], S5766 [6MY], S5912 [8MY], S10076 [28JY], S10203 [30JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S14858 [12NO], S14951 [17NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15179 [19NO], S15334 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10252 [30JY]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S13944 [4NO], S14104 [6NO]

Oaths of office

Senate, S4 [7JA]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S2065 [10FE], S2875 [27FE], S5259 [11AP], S8385 [24JN]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3568 [12MR]

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance, S1337 [22JA]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1337, S1350 [22JA], S1459, S1460 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1337, S1350 [22JA], S1459, S1460 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S11935-S11938 [25SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12217, S12218 [1OC], S12338 [2OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), S5106 [10AP]

Armed Forces: effects of rotation policy on members of the National Guard and Reserves, S11935 [25SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home, S12338 [2OC]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in the Iraqi theater of operations to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home, S12217 [1OC]

———killing of Uday and Qusay Hussein by U.S. troops, S9743 [23JY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4545 [31MR], S4735 [3AP], S4921 [8AP], S5104 [10AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4094 [20MR]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S9743 [23JY]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S4545 [31MR]

Aviation: assist employees separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions, security measures, or a military conflict with Iraq, S5106 [10AP]

———noise mitigation projects funding, S11154 [5SE]

Budget: deficit, S11935 [25SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (S. Res. 45), S1918 [5FE]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9569 [17JY]

———muscular dystrophy research funding, S9569 [17JY]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S1350 [22JA], S13641 [30OC]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S11938 [25SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S11938 [25SE]

Economy: importance of job creation, S14583 [12NO]

———national objectives priority assignments, S13070 [23OC], S14583 [12NO], S14954, S14955, S14956, S14957, S14958, S14959 [17NO]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S3045 [4MR]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2148 [11FE], S2323 [12FE], S2378, S2379 [13FE], S2775, S2778 [26FE], S3446 [11MR]

Etzwiler, Donnell D.: National Institute of Health Policy Health Care Leadership Award recipient, S5056 [9AP]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S11154 [5SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13641 [30OC]

Guatemala: elections, S15279 [20NO]

Human rights: authorizing appropriations for domestic and foreign treatment centers for victims of torture and U.S. contributions to the U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture (S. 854), S5180 [10AP]

Insurance: allow States to require certain disclosures regarding Holocaust-era insurance policies of insurers and establish a Federal cause of action for claims for payment of such insurance policies (S. 972), S5665 [1MY]

Intelligence services: appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, S12217 [1OC]

International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims: Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize recipient, S11906 [24SE]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S9743 [23JY]

KDWB-Radio (Minneapolis, MN): National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation Service to America Award recipient, S7926 [16JN]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15747 [24NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8705 [26JN]

Minimum wage: level (S. 224), unanimous-consent request, S14587 [12NO]

National security: national objectives priority assignments, S2378 [13FE]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5523 [30AP]

Patents: amend certain laws relative to patent fees (S. 1760), S12889 [20OC]

Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building, St. Paul, MN: funding, S1459, S1460 [23JA]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 385), S2462 [13FE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 71), S3046 [4MR]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S5893 [8MY]

———establish Federal renewable fuels standards, repeal oxygenate requirements, and eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S5893 [8MY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1495 [23JA]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2148 [11FE], S2775, S2778 [26FE], S3446 [11MR], S14555, S14583, S14584, S14585, S14696, S14707, S14709, S14713, S14718, S14725, S14729, S14731, S14760 [12NO]

Senate: legislative program, S1419 [23JA]

St. Paul, MN: tribute to Twin Cities Academy students, S6158 [14MY]

Tchisou Tho: relief (S. 1042), S6050 [13MY]

U.N.: dissuade members from supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel and promote more balanced and constructive approaches to resolving conflict in the Middle East (S. Res. 271), S15475 [21NO]

University of Minnesota: tribute to men's ice hockey team (S. Res. 126), S5502 [30AP]

University of Minnesota Duluth: tribute to women's hockey team (S. Res. 104), S4821 [3AP]

Votes: correction, S11154 [5SE]

WJJY-Radio (Brainerd, MN): National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Radio Award recipient, S7925 [16JN]

Texts of

S. 728, reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs, S4520 [27MR]

S. 729, Minnesota MSA Empowerment Act, S4520 [27MR]

S. 972, Comprehensive Holocaust Accountability in Insurance Act, S5665 [1MY]

S. 988, Workforce Investment Act job training grant pilot program, S5733 [5MY]

S. 1042, relief of Tchisou Tho, S6030 [12MY]

S. 1138, Help Expand Access to Recovery and Treatment (HEART) Act, S7051-S7053 [22MY]

S. 1257, Medicare Payment for Quality and Value Act, S7841 [12JN]

S. 1509, provide gratuity to veterans, their spouses, and children who contract HIV or AIDS from a blood transfusion relative to a service-connected disability, S10631 [31JY]

S. 1760, U.S. Patent and Trademark Fee Modernization Act, S12890 [20OC]

S. 1796, Rural Renaissance Act, S13517-S13520 [29OC]

S. 1898, Voluntary Support for Reservists and National Guard Members Act, S15288 [20NO]

Tributes

Bloom, David, S4921 [8AP]

Mother Teresa, S12530 [14OC]

Perling, Marlene, S5943 [8MY]

Reiter, James C., S13208 [24OC]

Sams, Joshua, S4921 [8AP]

Sandberg, Bert, S5853 [7MY]

Stacke, Paul, S12189 [30SE]

Stock, Todd, S5106 [10AP]

Totushek, John B., S11906 [24SE]

Wellisch, Robert, S7231 [3JN]