WARNER, JOHN W. (a Senator from Virginia)

Addresses

Australian Government Decision To Commit Armed Forces Against Iraq: John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia, S4401 [26MR]

British Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: Tony Blair (Prime Minister, Great Britain), S4103-S4106 [20MR]

Debt of Service: Mortimer Caplin, S14962 [17NO]

Tribute to Arnold Punaro: James L. Jones, Dept. of Defense, S12833 [17OC]

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1256 [21JA], S1432 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12390 [2OC], S12630 [15OC], S12656, S12673, S12712, S12750, S12751, S12753 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4686, S4716, S4719 [2AP], S4866 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4214 [20MR], S4410, S4452 [26MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6691, S6731 [20MY], S6805, S6833, S6836, S6839, S6876, S6877, S6886, S6887 [21MY], S6897, S6899, S6901, S6914, S6919, S7060, S7061, S7062, S7063 [22MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9361, S9427 [15JY], S9563, S9602 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9810 [23JY], S9851, S9856, S9917 [24JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9203, S9205, S9263, S9264 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11257 [9SE], S11351, S11356 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13113, S13121, S13122, S13172, S13175 [23OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11542, S11585 [16SE]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (S. Res. 100), S6637 [19MY]

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

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9203, S9205, S9263, S9264 [10JY]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: ratification, S5818, S5877 [7MY]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), S7500 [5JN]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S14157, S14185 [6NO]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6216, S6269 [14MY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S14380 [11NO]

Committee To Escort the President, H211 [28JA]

Conferee: H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7364 [4JN]

———H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, S10932 [1AU]

Senate National Security Working Group, S5878 [7MY]

Articles and editorials

``Drumbeat'' on Iraq? A Response to Readers, Washington (DC) Post, S2985 [27FE]

Hunt for Iraq's Weapons, David Kay, Washington (DC) Post, S13780 [3NO]

Search for a New U.N. Role, Kofi A. Annan, Los Angeles (CA) Times, S16090 [9DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

American Education Week: designate (see S. Res. 272), S15407 [21NO]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S16120 [9DE]

Armed Forces: alleviate delay in payment of the Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus to members who are mobilized (see S. 711), S4514 [27MR]

———commend members for their services to the U.S. in the liberation of Iraq (see S. Con. Res. 64), S11161 [5SE]

———increase amount of death gratuity paid upon death during active duty (see S. 704), S4376 [25MR]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see S. Con. Res. 2), S1144 [17JA]

———provide Survivor Benefit Plan annuities for surviving spouses of Reserves not eligible for retirement who die from a cause incurred or aggravated while on inactive-duty training (see S. 712), S4514 [27MR]

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

Army: commend the Third Infantry Division (Mechanized) for its role in the liberation of Iraq (see S. Con. Res. 65), S11161 [5SE]

Basilone, John: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Con. Res. 56), S8726 [26JN]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4433 [26MR]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (see S. 1015), S5859 [7MY]

Chesapeake Bay: establish a Forest Service program to expand and strengthen cooperative efforts to restore and protect forests in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (see S. 830), S5059 [9AP]

———establish programs to enhance protection (see S. 831), S5059 [9AP]

———make grants to eligible institutions to develop, demonstrate, or disseminate information on practices, methods, or techniques relating to environmental education and training in the watershed (see S. 828), S5059 [9AP]

———provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (see S. 827), S5059 [9AP]

———reauthorize and improve the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program (see S. 829), S5059 [9AP]

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee: establish (see S. 471), S3164 [5MR]

Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (see S. 1064), S8863 [27JN]

Coins: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (see S. 471), S3164 [5MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (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), S3164 [5MR]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 1396), S9303 [11JY]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Global Affairs Institute: support (see S. 1302), S8232 [19JN]

Davis, Raymond G., Sr.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see S. Res. 131), S5651 [1MY]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council (see S. 1454), S9905 [24JY]

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

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see S. 915), S5343 [11AP]

Dept. of Labor: provide temporary mortgage assistance to workers displaced due to international competition (see S. 1597), S11245 [9SE]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (see S. Res. 87), S3730 [13MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: include certain parts of the Constitution in the redesign of the one dollar bill (see S. 244), S1736 [29JA]

Diseases: develop and provide information on bacterial meningitis and the availability and effectiveness of vaccinations (see S. 583), S5860 [7MY]

District of Columbia: make transit pass transportation benefits available to qualified Federal employees in the region and allow use of Government vehicles to shuttle employees to and from mass transit facilities (see S. 1783), S13134 [23OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see S. 120), S3620 [12MR]

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), S3164 [5MR]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 15), S4167 [20MR]

FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see S. 959), S6708 [20MY]

Federal employees: adjust certain Federal annuity computations relative to periods of receiving disability payments (see S. 481), S2920 [27FE]

———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see S. Con. Res. 1), S133 [9JA]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: ensure prescription drug coverage for Medicare-eligible enrollees is actuarially equal to benefit offered to general enrollees (see S. 1369), S8862 [27JN]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (see S. Res. 48), S4435 [26MR]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see S. 544), S3163 [5MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA]

———provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see S. 534), S3254 [6MR]

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

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in the coalition to disarm Iraq (see S. Con. Res. 30), S4514 [27MR]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see S. 1200), S7476 [5JN]

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

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

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see S. 538), S3163 [5MR]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see S. 1172), S7234 [3JN]

———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), S7541 [9JN]

———provide compensation for injuries resulting from smallpox countermeasures, provide protection against chemical or radiological agents, increase distribution of vaccines, and improve vaccine injury compensation (see S. 15), S3504 [11MR]

Health care professionals: implement an education loan repayment program for pharmacists (see S. 648), S3881 [18MR]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S14452 [11NO]

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

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see S. Con. Res. 31), S4512 [27MR]

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

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see S. 1196), S9050 [8JY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S2920 [27FE]

———mint coins in commemoration (see S. 377), S9244 [10JY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S8862 [27JN]

Kluge, John W.: tribute (see S. Res. 132), S5771 [6MY]

Korea, Republic of: end unlawful bailout of Hynix Semiconductor Inc. (see S. Con. Res. 11), S4326 [24MR]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see S. 478), S2920 [27FE]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see S. 152), S288 [14JA]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see S. 1700), S12277 [1OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S5651 [1MY]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S1812 [30JA]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S10618 [31JY]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S10141 [29JY]

———extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see S. 652), S3881 [18MR]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

Medicare: coverage of cholesterol and blood lipid screening (see S. 382), S2341 [12FE]

———coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see S. 310), S7235 [3JN]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see S. 632), S3803 [17MR]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see S. 1037), S5995 [9MY]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see S. 171), S8358 [23JN]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see S. 816), S13053 [22OC]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 569), S3253 [6MR]

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

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

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S3254 [6MR]

National Girl Scout Week: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3505 [11MR]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see S. 983), S5651 [1MY]

National Oilheat Research Alliance: permanently authorize (see S. 1676), S12137 [29SE]

National Park Service: establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program (see S. 1108), S6978 [22MY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9794 [23JY]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps (see S. 589), S4435 [26MR]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

Northern Neck National Heritage Area: feasibility study (see S. 472), S2920 [27FE]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 196), S1368 [22JA]

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

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

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see S. 380), S3994 [19MR]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S10619 [31JY]

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

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see S. 1640), S11753 [22SE]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see S. 1090), S6852 [21MY]

Rynearson, Arthur J.: tribute (see S. Res. 33), S1736 [29JA]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (see S. 168), S7926 [16JN]

Science: authorize appropriations for nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology research (see S. 189), S1069 [16JA]

SEC: 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]

Shinseki, Eric K.: tribute (see S. Res. 190), S8726 [26JN]

Small business: provide emergency assistance to non-farm small business concerns that have suffered economic harm from the effects of drought (see S. 318), S1977 [5FE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7478 [5JN]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see S. 363), S7188 [2JN]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 750), S4629 [1AP]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 312), S1977 [5FE]

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

Solid Waste Disposal Act: require compliance with leak detection and prevention standards for underground storage tanks and provide funding for cleanup of sites contaminated by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) (see S. 195), S1144 [17JA]

Special Blue Ribbon Commission on Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Pollution Control Financing: establish (see S. 1880), S15061 [18NO]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see S. Res. 253), S14807 [12NO]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7188 [2JN] (see S. 1173, 1174), S7382 [4JN]

———adjust capital gains treatment of art and collectibles and provide a deduction for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 242), S11568 [16SE] (see S. 1792), S13377 [28OC]

———allow a credit for contributions to congressional candidates (see S. 804), S4897 [7AP]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 287), S1871 [4FE]

———allow the use of completed contract method of accounting in the case of certain long-term naval vessel construction contracts (see S. 774), S5485 [29AP]

———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), S4558 [31MR]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S8726 [26JN]

———equalize employer-provided parking and transit benefits and allow Federal agencies to offer transit and parking benefits in tandem to assist with costs of parking at transit facilities (see S. 661), S3993 [19MR]

———expand combat zone tax exclusion for members of the Armed Forces to include transit period to such zones and to include commissioned officers (see S. 721), S4514 [27MR]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (see S. 289), S1871 [4FE]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see S. 695), S4325 [24MR]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see S. 150), S3253 [6MR]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see S. 664), S11118 [4SE]

———provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (see S. 298), S1871 [4FE]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see S. 374), S2340 [12FE]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see S. 514), S12137 [29SE] (see S. 767), S4702 [2AP]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see S. 557), S5344 [11AP]

———treatment of expenses of members of a military Reserve, businesses who employ members of the military Reserves, and self-employed military Reserve participants (see S. 202), S3253 [6MR]

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

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

Tobacco products: eliminate price supports and compensate quota holders, tobacco producers, and tobacco-dependent communities (see S. 1490), S10265 [30JY]

U.S. Airways, Inc.: pension plan restructuring (see S. 119), S132 [9JA]

University of Virginia: tribute to men's lacrosse team (see S. Res. 158), S7235 [3JN]

Veterans: mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 1379), S9497 [16JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a temporary education center (see S. 1076), S6854 [21MY]

Virginia: Federal recognition of the Chickahominy, Chickahominy-Eastern Division, Mattaponi, Upper Mattaponi, Rappahannock, Monacan, and Nansemond Tribes (see S. 1423), S9709 [22JY]

Water: establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see S. 525), S3162 [5MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: permit a portion of the entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to be transfered to spouses and children (see S. 730), S4512 [27MR]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 57), S2457 [13FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 1050), S6070 [13MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (see S. 747), S4557 [31MR] (see S. 1047), S6070 [13MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military construction (see S. 1048), S6070 [13MY]

———promote national security by reforming personnel system, equipment acquisition system, authorization process, and interagency coordination of activities (see S. 927), S5433 [28AP]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for defense activities (see S. 1049), S6070 [13MY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish an incentive program for States to promote efficient safety belt laws and increase safety belt use (see S. 1993), S16120 [9DE]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see S. 976), S5650 [1MY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S5342 [11AP]

Taxation: 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), S3730 [13MR]

———allow Medicare beneficiaries a refundable credit for purchase of outpatient prescription drugs (see S. 951), S5541 [30AP]

Certificates of election

Senate, S4 [7JA]

Chronologies

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) meetings and briefings on Iraq, S3156 [5MR]

Cloture motions

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

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S12887 [20OC], S13007 [22OC]

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

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693 [13MR]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S13182 [23OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15561 [22NO], S15698 [24NO]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5766 [6MY], S5913 [8MY]

Excerpts

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: ban research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons (1994), S6685 [20MY]

Retired military officers' media commentary on use of Armed Forces against Iraq press conference transcript: Senator Warner and Richard B. Myers, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S4821 [3AP]

``U.S. Forces—The Challenges Ahead'': Colin L. Powell, Sec. of State, S10895 [1AU]

Letters

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) meeting relative to current defense policy: by, S285 [14JA]

Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives: by, S7709 [11JN]

———President Bush, S7709 [11JN]

Low-yield nuclear weapons research and development: Colin L. Powell, Sec. of State, S6686 [20MY]

———James O. Ellis, Jr., Dept. of the Navy, S6686 [20MY]

———John P. Jumper, Dept. of the Air Force, S6686 [20MY]

Military base closures and realignments: Donald Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense, S7289 [4JN]

———Richard B. Myers, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S7289 [4JN]

National Highway Safety Act: Norman Y. Mineta, Sec. of Transportation, S16132 [9DE]

Nomination of Robert T. Clark to be Army lieutenant general: Charles S. Abell, Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, S15036 [18NO]

Place Iraqi Coalition Provisional Authority under control of the Dept. of State: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S12341 [2OC]

Teacher classroom supplies tax deduction increase and expansion to include qualified professional development expenses: Diane Shust and Randall Moody, National Education Association, S6216 [14MY]

Tribute to Australian Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq: Michael Thawley, S4401 [26MR]

Use of NATO peacekeeping force to implement cease-fire in the Middle East: by, Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S4402 [26MR]

Lists

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) staff receiving privilege of the floor, S6575 [19MY]

Nuclear weapons life cycle management process, S6686 [20MY]

Motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6804 [21MY]

Oaths of office

Senate, S5 [7JA]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S14380 [11NO]

Poems

``In Flanders Fields,'' John McCrae, S14383 [11NO]

Privilege of the floor

Buhrow, William, S6575 [19MY], S6738 [20MY]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) staff, S6575 [19MY]

Cowan, Edward, S6575 [19MY]

Gumbleton, John, S6738 [20MY]

Hamm, Jason, S6575 [19MY]

Kadtke, James, S6738 [20MY]

Proclamations

National Former POW Recognition Day: President Bush, S5046 [9AP]

Remarks

Abizaid, John P.: nomination to be U.S. Central Command Commander, S8824 [27JN]

Air Force: procurement of tanker aircraft funding, S13112, S13114, S13115 [23OC], S14482 [12NO]

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, S12700, S12701 [16OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1441 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1441 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, S13779 [3NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12340, S12341, S12342, S12343 [2OC], S12508 [14OC], S12656, S12678, S12679, S12680, S12682, S12700, S12701 [16OC], S12774, S12782, S12783, S12787, S12790, S12804 [17OC]

Armed Forces: authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, S12508 [14OC]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents, S7281 [4JN]

———expedite awarding of Global War on Terrorism Medal to recipients, S12678, S12679, S12680, S12682 [16OC]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (S. Con. Res. 2), S1153 [17JA]

———performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, S6829, S6830 [21MY]

———prohibit excessive overseas deployment of the National Guard and Reserves, S12790 [17OC]

———provide additional pay and benefits for active duty, National Guard and Reserve forces and modernization of National Guard and Reserves equipment, weapons, and technology funding, S4405, S4406, S4411 [26MR]

———retired military officers' media commentary on use against Iraq, S4821 [3AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4400 [26MR], S4736 [3AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4076, S4078, S4079, S4081, S4099, S4103, S4106 [20MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (S. Res. 95), unanimous-consent request, S4093 [20MR]

———TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and their families, S6589, S6590, S6591, S6595 [19MY], S6663 [20MY]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S1704 [29JA], S2985 [27FE], S3151, S3152, S3155 [5MR], S3343, S3345, S3346, S3347, S3348, S3358, S3363, S3364, S3365 [7MR], S3835 [18MR], S4400 [26MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq (S. Res. 32), S1722 [29JA]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 44), S6637 [19MY]

Ayers, Edward: Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Doctoral and Research College Professor of the Year award recipient, S13802 [3NO]

Barton, Ronald W.: Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Chairman's Medal recipient, S13511 [29OC]

Boykin, William G.: comments on religion and war on terrorism, S12948, S12949, S12950 [21OC]

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, S14701, S14702 [12NO]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3835 [18MR], S4405, S4406, S4411 [26MR]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, S1704 [29JA]

Camp Pendleton, CA: effect of environmental restrictions on Marine Corps training maneuvers, S14434 [11NO]

Campbell, David G.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8825 [27JN]

Clark, Robert T.: nomination to be Army lieutenant general, S15029, S15030, S15033 [18NO]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (S. Res. 41), S1856, S1858 [4FE]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): meeting relative to current defense policy, S283 [14JA]

———tribute to staff, S14441 [11NO]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): interpretation of leaked minority staff draft memo as it applies to the scope of investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S14255 [7NO]

Committees of the Senate: establish committee membership and funding ratios, S263 [14JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S263 [14JA]

Computers: ensure that recipients of unsolicited bulk commercial e-mail can identify the sender of such e-mail (S. 1052), S6055 [13MY]

Conrad, Glen E.: nomination to be district judge, S11736 [22SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6575, S6578, S6580, S6581, S6589, S6590, S6591, S6593, S6594, S6595, S6597, S6598 [19MY], S6646, S6647, S6648, S6649, S6655, S6656, S6657, S6660, S6663, S6669, S6678, S6685, S6686, S6695, S6696, S6697 [20MY], S6791, S6792, S6796, S6799, S6800, S6801, S6803, S6805, S6806, S6809, S6817, S6820, S6821, S6822, S6826, S6827, S6829, S6830, S6832, S6833, S6836, S6837 [21MY], S6891, S6892, S6902, S6903, S6918, S6919, S6920, S6922, S6924, S6940 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), unanimous-consent request, S6829 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7281, S7283, S7285, S7286, S7288, S7289, S7294, S7364 [4JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14417, S14422, S14431, S14434, S14435, S14437, S14438, S14441 [11NO], S14482, S14493 [12NO]

———cancel unnecessary or excessive procurement contracts and sell certain surplus inventory, S6817 [21MY]

———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding, S14438 [11NO]

———establish pilot program for best-value source selection for performance of information services, S14482 [12NO]

———exemption from certain environmental regulations, S14422, S14434 [11NO]

———importance of strategic airlift capability, S6832 [21MY]

———include in report on conduct of Operation Iraqi Freedom a study on family support services provided to dependents of National Guard and Reserve members called to active duty, S6809 [21MY]

———military facilities repair and replacement funding due to Hurricane Isabel, S12656 [16OC], S12804 [17OC]

———oversight of procurement, performance criteria, and operational test plans for ballistic missile defense programs, S6655, S6656, S6697 [20MY]

———require specific authorization for design, development, or deployment of ballistic missile interceptors in space, S6820, S6821 [21MY]

———restrict bundling of contract requirements that unreasonably disadvantage small businesses, S6796 [21MY]

———status of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, S8821 [27JN]

———terminate additional rounds of military base closures and realignments, S6646, S6647, S6648, S6649 [20MY], S7288, S7289, S7294 [4JN]

———use and procurement of recycled and biodegradable products, S6924 [22MY]

———waiver authority for domestic source or content requirements for food or clothing, S6826 [21MY], S6922 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9874 [24JY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish an incentive program for States to promote efficient safety belt laws and increase safety belt use (S. 1993), S16129 [9DE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), S10931 [1AU]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11340 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13112, S13114, S13115 [23OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S10931 [1AU]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), S6786 [20MY], S6918 [22MY]

District of Columbia: education funding, S11890 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S11890 [24SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S11890 [24SE]

Education: increase maximum Pell grant allowable for students in mathematics and science, S11340 [10SE]

England, Gordon R.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Homeland Security, S1787 [30JA]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2309, S2310, S2328 [12FE], S3382 [10MR], S3438 [11MR]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7815 [12JN]

Ferguson, Mark E., III: nomination to be Navy admiral, S8825 [27JN]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (S. 544), S3196 [5MR]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (S. Res. 100), S6637, S6638 [19MY]

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in the coalition to disarm Iraq (S. Con. Res. 30), S4487 [27MR]

Gillette, Michael L.: tribute (S. Res. 150), S6786 [20MY]

Hale, Patty: Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Master's University and College Professor of the Year award recipient, S13802 [3NO]

Health: protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), S8825 [27JN]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (S. 1025), refer to the Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5942 [8MY]

Iraq: place Coalition Provisional Authority under control of the Dept. of State, S12340, S12341, S12342, S12343 [2OC]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, S6918, S6919, S6920 [22MY]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (S. Con. Res. 31), S5045 [9AP]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (S. 976), S5667 [1MY]

Kasold, Bruce E.: nomination to be Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8825 [27JN]

Kennedy, Senator: comments relative to President Bush and U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S11773 [23SE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: U.S. policy relative to development of nuclear weapons arsenal, S3150, S3151, S3152 [5MR], S3363, S3364 [7MR]

Liberia: U.S. policy, S10892-S10894 [1AU]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15733 [24NO]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S4400 [26MR], S7708, S7709 [11JN]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (H.R. 13), insert S. 888 language in lieu, S10931 [1AU]

———reauthorize (S. 888), S10930, S10931 [1AU]

National Commission on the Development and Use of Intelligence Related to Iraq: establish, S12774 [17OC]

National security: national objectives priority assignments, S3155 [5MR]

NATO: membership status of countries that fail to adhere to certain principles of democracy, individual liberty, and rule of law, S5818 [7MY]

Navy: shipbuilding funding, S6836, S6837 [21MY]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), S5505 [30AP]

Nuclear weapons: allow research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6669, S6678, S6685, S6686 [20MY]

———allow research while limiting development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6695, S6696 [20MY], S6791, S6792 [21MY]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapon, S6799, S6800, S6801, S6803 [21MY]

———require congressional authority prior to commencing development phase of robust nuclear earth penetrator weapon, S6805 [21MY]

———study on application of technology from robust nuclear earth penetrator research, S6806 [21MY]

Parliamentary inquiry, S5818 [7MY], S6818 [21MY], S6912 [22MY], S14683 [12NO]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S8822-S8824 [27JN], S10905, S10931 [1AU]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2328 [12FE], S3382 [10MR], S3438 [11MR], S14555, S14567, S14684, S14701, S14702 [12NO]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: ratification, S5818, S5820 [7MY]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: addition of slots relative to perimeter rule on flight distances, S7815 [12JN]

Science: importance of nanotechnology, S12832 [17OC]

Senate: appreciation for tributes, S10932 [1AU]

———authority of officials during adjournment, S10931, S10932 [1AU]

———executive calendar, unanimous-consent agreement, S6940 [22MY]

———legislative program, S3341 [7MR], S4398, S4399, S4400 [26MR], S5265, S5266 [11AP], S6586, S6638 [19MY], S6786 [20MY], S6891, S6892 [22MY], S10932 [1AU]

———parliamentary rulings on relevancy of certain amendments, S6646, S6647, S6648, S6649 [20MY]

———tribute to staff, pages, guards, and policemen, S16090 [9DE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in John Jenkel v. 77 U.S. Senators (S. Res. 148), S6657 [20MY]

———authorize representation in John Jenkel v. Bill Frist (S. Res. 147), S6657 [20MY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (S. 1174), S7295 [4JN]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (S. 623), S3742 [13MR]

———allow Medicare beneficiaries a refundable credit for purchase of outpatient prescription drugs (S. 951), S5597, S5598 [30AP]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), S7454, S7456 [5JN]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses, S3798 [17MR], S6216, S6217 [14MY], S6423, S6424 [15MY]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, S7454, S7456 [5JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S6738 [20MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6216, S6217 [14MY], S6423, S6424 [15MY]

———repeal Internal Revenue Code and replace with a flat tax (S. 1040), star print, S6638 [19MY]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1307), S4478 [27MR]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (S. Res. 224), S11369 [11SE]

———condemn attacks relative to Middle East peace agreements, S7708, S7709 [11JN]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: ratification, S3147, S3148 [5MR]

U.N.: allow weapons inspectors sufficient time to assess Iraq's compliance with Security Council disarmament resolutions and encourage U.S. to seek resolution specifically authorizing use of force (S. Res. 28), S1722 [29JA]

———changing role in international relations, S16089 [9DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program funding, S1441 [23JA]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (S. 1079), S6638 [19MY], S6643 [20MY]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (S. 1079), unanimous-consent request, S6638 [19MY], S6912 [22MY]

University of Virginia: tribute to men's lacrosse team (S. Res. 158), S7258 [3JN]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, S6598 [19MY], S7285 [4JN], S14435 [11NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (S. 392), unanimous-consent request, S6945 [22MY]

Veterans Day: observance, S14383 [11NO]

Virginia Military Institute: homeland security activities funding, S9874 [24JY]

Votes: correction, S3478 [11MR]

Winchell, Barry: murder at Fort Campbell, KY, while serving in Army, S15033 [18NO]

Wolski, Victor J.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8825 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S10932 [1AU], S14493 [12NO], S15036 [18NO]

Reports

Murder of Barry Winchell at Fort Campbell, KY, While Serving in Army: Army Inspector General, S15034-S15036 [18NO]

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S10905 [1AU]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-32), S4556 [31MR]

Air Force Nominations: Committee on Armed Forces (Senate), S10264 [30JY], S13659, S13660 [30OC], S15406 [21NO]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1811, S1812 [30JA], S2700 [25FE], S3252 [6MR], S4511 [27MR], S5482, S5483 [29AP], S6977 [22MY], S8722 [26JN], S11987 [25SE], S16119 [9DE]

Army Nominations: Committee on Armed Forces (Senate), S1144 [17JA], S10264 [30JY], S13659, S13660 [30OC], S15406 [21NO]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1811, S1812 [30JA], S2700, S2701 [25FE], S3252 [6MR], S4511 [27MR], S5172 [10AP], S5483 [29AP], S6977 [22MY], S8125 [18JN], S8722, S8723 [26JN], S11987, S11988 [25SE], S12277 [1OC], S13133 [23OC], S16119 [9DE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1050) (S. Rept. 108-46), S6070 [13MY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1047), S6070 [13MY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1048), S6070 [13MY]

Dept. of Energy Appropriations for Defense Activities: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1049), S6070 [13MY]

Expenditures: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Res. 57), S2456 [13FE]

Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1025) (S. Rept. 108-80), S8722 [26JN]

Marine Corps Nominations: Committee on Armed Forces (Senate), S10264 [30JY], S13659 [30OC]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1812 [30JA], S2701 [25FE], S4511 [27MR], S5482, S5483 [29AP], S6977 [22MY], S8722 [26JN], S11987, S11988 [25SE], S16119 [9DE]

Navy Nominations: Committee on Armed Forces (Senate), S10264 [30JY], S13659, S13660 [30OC], S15406 [21NO]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1811, S1812 [30JA], S2700 [25FE], S4511 [27MR], S5482 [29AP], S6977 [22MY], S8125 [18JN], S8722, S8723 [26JN], S11987, S11988 [25SE], S12277 [1OC], S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Christopher R. Henry To Be Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Policy: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1811 [30JA]

Nomination of Gordon R. England To Be Sec. of the Navy: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S11987 [25SE]

Nomination of John P. Woodley, Jr., To Be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S4511 [27MR]

Nomination of Lawrence C. Mohr, Jr., to the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Board of Regents: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S10264 [30JY]

Nomination of Lawrence C. Mohr, Jr., to the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Board of Regents: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5482 [29AP]

Nomination of Linton F. Brooks To Be Under Sec. of Energy for Nuclear Security: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3252 [6MR]

Nomination of Paul F. McHale To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Homeland Defense: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1811 [30JA]

Nomination of Paul M. Longsworth To Be National Nuclear Security Administration Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S9496 [16JY]

Nomination of Sharon A. Falkenheimer to the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Board of Regents: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5482 [29AP]

Nomination of Stephen A. Cambone To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Intelligence: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3252 [6MR]

Nomination of Thomas W. O'Connell To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S9496 [16JY]

Rules

Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2444 [13FE]

Statements

Teacher Classroom Supplies Tax Deduction Increase and Expansion To Include Qualified Professional Development Expenses: Executive Office of the President, S6217 [14MY]

U.S.-Australian Alliance: John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia, S4401 [26MR]

Summaries

Iraq Success Stories of Reconstruction, Health, Education, and Justice System Projects, S12343 [2OC]

Tables

U.S. Service Personnel Casualties, S14383 [11NO]

Testimonies

U.S. Policy on Liberia: Richard B. Myers and Peter Pace, S10894 [1AU]

Texts of

S. 623, allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums, S3742 [13MR]

S. 976, Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act, S5667 [1MY]

S. 1050, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S6083-S6141 [13MY]

S. 1993, National Highway Safety Act, S16130-S16132 [9DE]

S. Res. 95, support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, S4076 [20MR]

Tributes

Annan, Kofi A., S16089 [9DE]

Bush, Charles A., S7473 [5JN]

Caplin, Mortimer, S14961 [17NO]

Chaillet, John R., S15972 [25NO]

Dayton, Senator, S14437 [11NO]

Franks, Tommy, S8825 [27JN]

Geist, Brenda S., S2914 [27FE]

Gilmore, Cornell W., S15808 [24NO]

Hansen, David L., S10137 [29JY]

Johnson, Janine L., S8220 [19JN]

Klein, Jacques P., S7714 [11JN]

Lalush, Michael V., S4736 [3AP]

May, Donald C., Jr., S4736 [3AP]

McGinty, Daniel W., S13048 [22OC]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, S4813 [3AP]

Punaro, Arnold, S12833 [17OC]

Punaro, Arnold L., S12446 [3OC]

Swartworth, Sharon T., S15179 [19NO]

Swithinbank, Kim, S6891 [22MY]

Teal, John R., S13900 [4NO]

Thurmond, Strom, S8821 [27JN]

Wilding, James A., S5478 [29AP]

Zeller, Randall L., S15961 [25NO]