LIEBERMAN, JOSEPH I. (a Senator from Connecticut)

Addresses

Halting the Continental Drift and Revitalizing the US/Europe Relationship: by, S2176-S2178 [11FE]

Amendments

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3622 [12MR]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13998, S14066 [5NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1023 [16JA], S1174, S1245, S1246, S1253, S1256, S1269, S1289 [21JA], S1370 [22JA], S1417, S1435 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12354, S12393 [2OC], S12491, S12559 [14OC], S12627 [15OC], S12667, S12713, S12738, S12751 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4677, S4717, S4719 [2AP], S4786, S4865 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3855, S3907 [18MR], S4022 [19MR], S4048, S4183, S4218 [20MR], S4251, S4253, S4276, S4277, S4299, S4301 [21MR], S4353, S4355, S4377, S4389, S4390 [25MR]

Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (S. Res. 225), S11705, S11706 [17SE]

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]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13037 [22OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6718, S6726, S6730 [20MY], S6810, S6838, S6854, S6887 [21MY], S6981 [22MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9529, S9563, S9600, S9602 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9710 [22JY], S9807 [23JY], S9832, S9865, S9913, S9918 [24JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9259, S9262, S9263 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11624, S11705 [17SE], S11833 [23SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11004, S11039, S11040 [3SE], S11069, S11121 [4SE], S11136, S11170 [5SE], S11187 [8SE], S11230, S11246, S11258 [9SE], S11321, S11351, S11358 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13092, S13170, S13172 [23OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S13926 [4NO], S14496, S14506, S14835, S14843, S14845 [12NO], S14934, S14968 [17NO], S14993, S15084 [18NO]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13523 [29OC]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13522 [29OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13517 [29OC]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (S. Con. Res. 31), S5048, S5095 [9AP]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8161 [18JN], S8440, S8459 [24JN], S8561 [25JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9259, S9262, S9263 [10JY]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (S. 380), S4724 [2AP]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7516, S7557 [9JN], S7737 [11JN], S10072 [28JY], S10334 [30JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6241, S6271 [14MY], S6508, S6509 [15MY]

Appointments

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see S. 1298), S11246 [9SE]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see S. 366), S2340 [12FE]

America's National Maritime Museum: reaffirm and revise designation to establish additional museums around the country (see S. 674), S4165 [20MR]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S4512 [27MR]

Animals: assist in conservation of marine turtles and nesting habitats in foreign countries (see S. 1210), S9119 [9JY]

Armed Forces: annual determination of the basic benefit rate for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see S. 55), S4434 [26MR]

———authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom (see S. 1673), S12137 [29SE]

———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), S7188 [2JN]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see S. 1622), S11754 [22SE]

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

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Con. Res. 44), S6508 [15MY]

Assets for Independence Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S15813 [24NO]

BIA: improve procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (see S. 462), S2839 [26FE]

———provide grants to ensure participation of local Governments and tribes in Federal recognition proceedings (see S. 463), S2839 [26FE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4825 [3AP]

Brumidi, Constantino: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 61), S10907 [1AU]

Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (see S. Res. 225), S11479 [15SE]

Bunche, Ralph: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 82), S15977 [25NO]

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. 1182), S7719 [11JN] (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see S. Res. 269), S15287 [20NO]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (see S.J. Res. 3), S288 [14JA]

China, People's Republic of: encourage market-based valuation of currency and fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements (see S. Res. 219), S11245 [9SE]

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 893), S5342 [11AP]

Civil rights: protect (see S. 16), S35 [7JA]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (see S. 1602), S11245 [9SE]

Climate: reduce risks from global warming and climate change to the economy, environment, and quality of life (see S. 17), S35 [7JA]

Coastal Zone Management Act: authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (see S. 861), S5173 [10AP]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 1190), S11033 [3SE]

———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), S10907 [1AU]

———provide grants to States to establish partnerships among colleges and universities and surrounding communities to reduce underage and binge drinking and illicit drug use by students (see S. 406), S2457 [13FE]

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

Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans: establish (see S. 1691), S12277 [1OC]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (see S. 1691), S12277 [1OC]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 51), S2188 [11FE]

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. 256), S1812 (see S. 272), S1813 [30JA]

Community Services Block Grant Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S15813 [24NO]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see S. 877), S5951 [8MY]

Congress: make certain Congressional Research Service publications and congressional documents available to the public on the Internet (see S. Res. 54), S2188 [11FE]

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), S7619 [10JN]

Courts: increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see S. 1023), S7833 [12JN]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 1), S1872 [4FE]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

Cuba: human rights violations (see S. Res. 62), S2594 [24FE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S3027 [3MR]

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

Dept. of Defense: continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (see S. 647), S4276 [21MR]

———establish a Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team in each State (see S. 918), S5343 [11AP]

Dept. of HHS: provide grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students (see S. 1008), S7477 [5JN]

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), S5060 [9AP]

———establish a technology, equipment, and information transfer program with State and local law enforcement agencies (see S. 1612), S13054 [22OC]

———improve financial accountability requirements (see S. 1567), S13135 [23OC]

———waive limitation on the use of appropriated funds for the State Homeland Security Grant Program (see S. 838), S5345 [11AP]

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

———conduct study of Coltsville, CT, for potential inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 233), S1736 [29JA]

———implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see S. 965), S5650 [1MY]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see S. 1010), S10046 [28JY]

Diseases: address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic (see S. 250), S2120 [10FE]

———combat polio (see S. Res. 109), S7877 [13JN]

———establish comprehensive State diabetes control and prevention programs (see S. 1666), S13135 [23OC]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see S. 491), S6507 [15MY]

District of Columbia: provide budget autonomy (see S. 1267), S7926 [16JN]

Drugs: prohibit opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance (see S. 226), S1668 [28JA]

Ecology and environment: provide assistance to communities for redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 645), S3881 [18MR]

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), S8233 [19JN]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see S. 140), S4166 [20MR]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC]

EPA: establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see S. 194), S1144 [17JA]

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (see S. Con. Res. 4), S2188 [11FE]

Families and domestic relations: increase child support money to families leaving welfare and improve assignment, distribution and collection of certain child support (see S. 669), S3993 [19MR]

———provide grants to promote responsible fatherhood and encourage teen pregnancy prevention strategies (see S. 657), S3993 [19MR]

———provide grants to States to encourage media campaigns to promote responsible fatherhood skills (see S. 604), S4898 [7AP]

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

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1252), S7831 [12JN]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see S. 473), S2920 [27FE]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see S. 98), S3411 [10MR]

———require disclosure of financial relationships between brokers and mutual fund companies and of certain brokerage commissions paid by mutual fund companies (see S. 1822), S14031 [5NO]

Firearms: regulation of transfers at gun shows (see S. 1807), S13711 [31OC]

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

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see S. 1200), S7981 [17JN]

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]

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

Hazardous substances: reduce quantity of mercury in the environment by limiting use of mercury fever thermometers and improving collection, recycling and disposal of mercury (see S. 616), S3730 [13MR]

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), S8358 [23JN]

———protect consumers in managed care and other health coverage plans, provide parity for mental health coverage, reduce medical errors, and increase access to quality health care (see S. 10), S35 [7JA]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S15062 [18NO]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish (see S. 999), S5771 [6MY]

Homeland Security Act: amend provisions on voluntarily furnished critical infrastructure information to restore public disclosure, government regulation, and whistleblowing protections (see S. 609), S3620 [12MR]

Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 739), S4512 [27MR]

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]

———prevent admission, require removal, and authorize investigation of aliens who commit acts of torture or genocide abroad (see S. 710), S4433 [26MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 939), S10046 [28JY]

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

Investments: improve transparency relative to fees and costs that mutual fund investors incur and improve corporate governance of mutual funds (see S. 1971), S15975 [25NO]

Iran: permit International Atomic Energy Agency to inspect suspected nuclear and nuclear-related facilities (see S. Con. Res. 73), S13263 [27OC]

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

Iraq: prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (see S. 1813), S14335 [10NO]

———require a report on reconstruction efforts (see S. 1594), S11245 [9SE]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (see S. 876), S5486 [29AP]

———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]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S3882 [18MR]

———mint coins in commemoration (see S. 377), S2340 [12FE]

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

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see S. 1925), S15407 [21NO]

Law enforcement: community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR]

———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), S12534 [14OC]

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), S5542 [30AP]

———permit reviews of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (see S. 769), S4702 [2AP] (see S. 1665), S12056 [26SE] (see S. 1743), S12737 [16OC]

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S15813 [24NO]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S9709 [22JY]

Marine mammals: reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (see S. Con. Res. 55), S7832 [12JN]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S12534 [14OC]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S7382 [4JN]

———extend the transitional medical assistance program (see S. 883), S5174 [10AP]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see S. 847), S9049 [8JY]

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

Medicare: protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see S. 373), S2340 [12FE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 569), S11032 [3SE]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S3370 [7MR]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 20), S35 [7JA] (see S. 224), S1668 [28JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 1833), S14176 [6NO]

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

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 888), S5951 [8MY]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see S. 1411), S15287 [20NO]

National Charter Schools Week: designate (see S. Res. 123, 125), S5484 [29AP]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 243), S12607 [15OC]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: funding (see S. 734), S4512 [27MR]

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (see S. 215), S1479 [23JA]

National Health Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 140), S7621 [10JN]

National Labor Relations Act: establish efficient system to enable employees to form or become members of labor organizations (see S. 1513), S14177 [6NO]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 201), S9959 [25JY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S8561 [25JN]

National security: enhance homeland security (see S. 6), S34 [7JA]

———establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 77), S3163 [5MR]

———provide for homeland security block grants (see S. 87), S1871 [4FE]

National Work and Family Month: designate (see S. Res. 210), S10972 [2SE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Shirin Ebadi for peace (see S. Res. 244), S13263 [27OC]

Nuclear energy: improve security at U.S. nuclear facilities (see S. 131), S133 [9JA]

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]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see S. 678), S5060 [9AP]

———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see S. 380), S3028 [3MR]

Power resources: establish hydrogen fuel cell programs (see S. 461), S2839 [26FE]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S11417 [11SE]

Recycling: require implementation by brand owners of management plans that provide refund values for certain beverage containers (see S. 1867), S14804 [12NO]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1872), S14965 [17NO]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S1871 [4FE]

Russia: condition continued participation in the Group of 8 nations upon voluntary acceptance and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy (see S. Con. Res. 85), S15407 [21NO]

SBA: ensure independence and nonpartisan operation of the Office of Advocacy (see S. 818), S6071 [13MY]

———make nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain loans (see S. 822), S4957 [8AP]

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

Senate Rules: prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (see S. Res. 74), S3163 [5MR]

Sewage disposal: enhance security of wastewater treatment works (see S. 779), S4823 [3AP]

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

Small business: improve calculation of the Federal subsidy rate with respect to certain small business loans (see S. 141), S2119 [10FE]

———protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (see S. 1546), S10618 [31JY]

———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), S7135 [23MY]

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

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 845), S5175 [10AP]

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]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7188 [2JN] (see S. 1434), S10620 [31JY]

———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 expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures (see S. 160), S1669 [28JA]

———allow increase in the minimum credit against alternative minimum tax where stock acquired pursuant to incentive stock options is sold or exchanged at a loss (see S. 503), S3086 [4MR]

———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), S15187 [19NO]

———curtail use of tax shelters (see S. 1937), S15977 [25NO]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (see S. 505), S3086 [4MR]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), agree to conference report that increases child tax credit refundability and include military pay in such credit (see S. Res. 200), S10046 [28JY]

———exclude benefits from income, employment taxes, and wage withholding property tax rebates, provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see S. 1512), S10617 [31JY]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see S. 173), S2119 [10FE]

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

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see S. 664), S3993 [19MR]

———treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers relative to the business use of a personal vehicle (see S. 1333), S9329 [14JY]

———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), S1368 [22JA]

Telecommunications: facilitate the deployment of wireless telecommunications networks to further the availability of the Emergency Alert System (see S. 564), S3253 [6MR]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S8301 [20JN]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 480), S3804 [17MR]

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

———ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals (see S. 157), S4557 [31MR]

———provide compensation to victims of terrorist-related laboratory-confirmed anthrax infection in the U.S. during the period between September 13, 2001, and November 30, 2001 (see S. 1740), S12737 [16OC]

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), S11246 [9SE]

Tick-Borne Disorders Advisory Committee: establish (see S. 1527), S10618 [31JY]

Trade Act: amend to provide trade adjustment assistance for communities (see S. 1110), S6978 [22MY]

U.N.: promote establishment of a democracy caucus (see S. Con. Res. 83), S15408 [21NO]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see S. Res. 202), S14335 [10NO]

University of Connecticut: tribute to women's basketball team (see S. Res. 113), S5059 [9AP]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 59), S4434 [26MR]

———clarify prohibition on assignment of veterans benefits to agreements regarding future receipt of compensation and educate veterans on available legitimate financial services (see S. 257), S3254 [6MR]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S4513 [27MR] (see S. 585), S3410 [10MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE]

———provide that remarriage of the surviving spouse of a veteran after a certain age will not result in termination of dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 249), S4557 [31MR]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of carnivorous wild cats for use as pets (see S. 269), S3731 [13MR]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 11), S3881 [18MR]

———reduce the preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 1726), S13263 [27OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 543), S3163 [5MR]

Barbara B. Kennelly Post Office Building, Hartford, CT: designate (see S. 1415), S9414 [15JY]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see S. 617), S3730 [13MR]

Eastern European countries: welcome public apologies issued by the Presidents of Serbia and Montenegro and Croatia and urge other leaders in the region to perform similar acts of reconciliation (see S. Res. 237), S12277 [1OC]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (see S. 139), S133 [9JA]

Foreign currencies: require negotiation and appropriate action relative to certain countries that engage in currency manipulation (see S. 1592), S11186 [8SE]

Government: adopt fiscal and economic policies to finance and manage Federal liabilities, commitments, and critical governmental responsibilities (see S. 1915), S15406 [21NO]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions (see S. 41), S36 [7JA]

Independent counsel: re-establish and reform statute (see S. 1712), S12448 [3OC]

Iran: human rights violations of Bahais (see S. Con. Res. 78), S13660 [30OC]

Iraq: reconstruction (see S.J. Res. 6), S2457 [13FE]

Medicare: improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see S. 740), S4512 [27MR]

National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: designate (see S. Con. Res. 18), S3505 [11MR]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property (see S. 758), S4629 [1AP]

Terrorism: provide incentives to commercial researchers to develop technologies and drugs to prevent and treat illnesses associated with a biological, chemical, or radiological weapons attack (see S. 666), S3993 [19MR]

Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 1056), S6255 [14MY]

Letters

Climate Stewardship Act: Bob Epstein and Nicole Lederer, Environmental Entrepreneurs (organization), S13487 [29OC]

———David Roux, Silver Lake Partners, Inc., S13597 [30OC]

———Michael L. Marvin, Business Council for Sustainable Energy, S13486 [29OC]

———several business leaders, S13487 [29OC], S13597 [30OC]

Nomination of Michael J. Garcia to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Elizabeth M. Redman, Dept. of Homeland Security, S16074 [25NO]

———Michael J. Garcia, Dept. of Homeland Security, S16075-S16077 [25NO]

———Richard N. Reback, Dept. of Homeland Security, S16073 [25NO]

Support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq: Barbara M. O'Reilly, S5530 [30AP]

Privilege of the floor

Miller, Wendy, S13531 [29OC]

Roma, Bill, S13531 [29OC]

Questions

Nomination of Michael J. Garcia to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: by, S16071 [25NO]

Remarks

Air pollution: study new source review program changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations and to determine effects of such changes on air pollution and human health, S1174 [21JA]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1014, S1039 [16JA], S1174 [21JA], S1417 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1014, S1039 [16JA], S1174 [21JA], S1417 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4793 [3AP]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S3856 [18MR], S3950 [19MR]

———preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (S. 543), S3194 [5MR]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S5530 [30AP]

Barbara B. Kennelly Post Office Building, Hartford, CT: designate (S. 1415), S9426 [15JY]

BIA: improve procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (S. 462), S2865 [26FE]

———provide grants to ensure participation of local Governments and tribes in Federal recognition proceedings (S. 463), S2865 [26FE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3856 [18MR], S3950 [19MR], S4054 [20MR], S4231, S4262 [21MR]

Colleges and universities: increase funding and decrease matching requirement for historically Black colleges and universities, S1417 [23JA]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (S. Res. 45), S1917 [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 (S. 476), S5009, S5015 [9AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14489, S14491 [12NO]

———ensure civil service protection for civilian employees, S14489 [12NO]

Dept. of Education: Hispanic education programs funding, S11324 [10SE]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit use of funds for certain nuclear development test sites and programs, S11525 [16SE]

Dept. of HHS: Social Services Block Grant funding, S5015 [9AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: first responders and terrorism prevention funding through reductions in tax cuts, S9843 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9843, S9875 [24JY]

———Office of Domestic Preparedness funding, S4793 [3AP]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11324 [10SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14935 [17NO]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S12203 [30SE]

———provide full voting representation in Congress (S. 617), S3734 [13MR]

Djindjic, Zoran: assassination of Serbian Prime Minister, S4155 [20MR]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S166 [9JA], S13485, S13487, S13488, S13489, S13496, S13498 [29OC], S13586, S13597 [30OC]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S12965 [21OC]

Education: funding, S1039 [16JA]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (S. 1705), S12383 [2OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11525 [16SE]

England, Gordon R.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Homeland Security, S1786 [30JA]

EPA: prohibit use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, S14935 [17NO]

Financial institutions: require disclosure of financial relationships between brokers and mutual fund companies and of certain brokerage commissions paid by mutual fund companies (S. 1822), S14041 [5NO]

Firearms: regulation of transfers at gun shows (S. 1807), S13713 [31OC]

Foreign currencies: require negotiation and appropriate action relative to certain countries that engage in currency manipulation (S. 1592), S11187 [8SE], S12965 [21OC]

Foreign trade: protect U.S. interest in semiconductor manufacturing and trade, S7468-S7471 [5JN]

Garcia, Michael J.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, S16070-S16073 [25NO]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions (S. 41), S45-S47 [7JA]

Independent counsel: re-establish and reform statute (S. 1712), S12452 [3OC]

Iran: human rights violations of Bahais (S. Con. Res. 78), S13680 [30OC]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (S. Con. Res. 31), S5047 [9AP]

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery: dedication of plaque honoring World War II POW, S12442 [3OC]

Kravitz, Mark R.: nomination to be district judge, S7678 [11JN]

Loy, James M.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Homeland Security, S16069 [25NO]

Medicare: improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (S. 740), S4529 [27MR]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15683 [24NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8852 [27JN]

National security: establish a reserve fund for national defense and homeland security, S4231 [21MR]

———homeland security funding, S4054 [20MR], S4262 [21MR]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S1014 [16JA]

Nuclear weapons: prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons, S11525 [16SE]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15349 [21NO]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S14767 [12NO]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: ratification, S6250 [14MY]

Ridge, Thomas J.: nomination to be Sec. of Homeland Security, S1315 [22JA]

Russia: condition continued participation in the Group of 8 nations upon voluntary acceptance and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy (S. Con. Res. 85), S15400 [21NO]

Science: authorize appropriations for nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology research (S. 189), S15098 [18NO]

Senate: legislative program, S5531 [30AP]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property (S. 758), S4640 [1AP]

Terrorism: enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, S4054 [20MR]

———enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, S4793 [3AP]

———provide incentives to commercial researchers to develop technologies and drugs to prevent and treat illnesses associated with a biological, chemical, or radiological weapons attack (S. 666), S4009-S4016 [19MR]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: ratification, S3146 [5MR]

University of Connecticut: tribute to women's basketball team, S1242 [21JA], S1807 [30JA], S5009 [9AP]

———tribute to women's basketball team (S. Res. 113), S5099 [9AP]

Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area: establish (S. 1056), S6257 [14MY]

Votes: position on missed, S5531 [30AP]

Statements

National Security Aspects of the Global Migration of the U.S. Semiconductor Industry: by, S7468-S7471 [5JN]

Senate Filibuster Reform Proposal: by, S14767 [12NO]

Studies

Energy Price Impacts of S. 139, Climate Stewardship Act: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, S13496 [29OC]

Summaries

Biological, Chemical and Radiological Weapons Countermeasures Research Act (S. 666), S4016 [19MR]

Surveys

Social Services Block Grant: United Way, S5015 [9AP]

Texts of

S. 41, repeal certain Homeland Security Act provisions, S47 [7JA]

S. 139, Climate Stewardship Act, S167-S173 [9JA]

S. 543, preserve the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge coastal plain as wilderness, S3194 [5MR]

S. 758, allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property, S4640 [1AP]

S. 1056, Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area Act, S6257-S6259 [14MY]

S. 1415, Barbara B. Kennelly Post Office Building, Hartford, CT, S9427 [15JY]

S. 1592, Fair Currency Enforcement Act, S11188 [8SE]

S. 1712, Independent Counsel Reform Act, S12453-S12458 [3OC]

Tributes

Albert, Philip R., S16113 [9DE]

Berlin, Jerry, S6251 [14MY]

Biller, Morris, S11907 [24SE]

Chanawongse, Kemaphoom A. (Ahn), S5533 [30AP]

D'Agostino, Anthony D., S14795 [12NO]

Eaton, Richard S., Jr., S10968 [2SE]

First, Harry and Lee, S8436 [24JN]

Friedrich, David T., S11905 [24SE]

Jordan, Phillip A., S4510 [27MR]

Marshall, Burke, S7605 [10JN]

Maxwell, Dennis, S12834 [17OC]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, S4551 [31MR]

Penn, Alvin, S3160 [5MR]

Perez, Wilfredo, Jr., S10256 [30JY]

Steele, Bob, S845 [15JA]