DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE related term(s) Corps of Engineers; National Guard

Addresses

American Unilateralism: Charles Krauthammer, S1729-S1731 [29JA]

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

Beyond Vietnam—A Time To Break Silence: Martin Luther King, Jr., E210 [13FE]

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

Civil Liberties in Wartime: Geoffrey R. Stone, S13904-S13906 [4NO]

Eric K. Shinseki Retirement Ceremony: Eric K. Shinseki, S8119-S8121 [18JN]

———Les Brownlee, Acting Sec. of the Army, S8121 [18JN]

Iraq and the Economy: Representative Kucinich, H125 [8JA]

Military Order of the World Wars and International Officers Ball: James O. Ellis, Jr., E1791-E1793 [16SE]

National Dialogue on Iraq + One Year: Senator Biden, S10599-S10602 [31JY]

National Security and Strategic Defense: Ronald Reagan, S4272 [21MR]

Stand Up for America: Beth Killough Chapman, E725 [10AP]

Then, Now and Tomorrow—America's Role in a Changing World: Peter S. Rosenblatt, S10193-S10195 [30JY]

Transforming the Defense Establishment: Stephen A. Cambone, Dept. of Defense, E291-E293 [26FE]

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

Tribute to David Owens, Jr.: Joseph Salyer, E2371 [21NO]

———Representative Wolf, E2371 [21NO]

———Richard Shickle, E2372 [21NO]

———Stuart Wolk, E2372 [21NO]

———William C. Dean, E2371 [21NO]

U.S. European Command: James L. Jones, E208 [13FE]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: Alvaro Uribe, President of Colombia, E590 [26MR]

———J.N. Mattis, Marine Corps, H2259 [20MR]

———Representative Rangel, E516 [19MR]

———Senator Levin, S3771, S3772 [17MR]

———William J. Clinton, S1720-S1722 [29JA], S13783 [3NO]

Vietnamese Conflict POW: John Gurr, S16111 [9DE]

Weapons Inspections and Disarmament in Iraq Pursuant to U.N. Resolutions: Shirley V.T.B. Williams, E318 [27FE]

Wentworth Military Academy Memorial Service: Jim Ahrens, E2136 [28OC]

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SensorNet Science Program: AccuLab Products Group, S9477 [16JY]

Amendments

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6587, S6594, S6597, S6634, S6635, S6636, S6637 [19MY], S6651, S6659, S6690, S6691, S6696, S6697, S6718, S6719, S6720, S6721, S6722, S6723, S6724, S6725, S6726, S6727, S6728, S6729, S6730, S6731, S6732, S6737 [20MY], S6793, S6797, S6802, S6805, S6809, S6810, S6815, S6818, S6819, S6821, S6823, S6831, S6833, S6834, S6835, S6836, S6837, S6838, S6839, S6871, S6872, S6873, S6876, S6877, S6879, S6880, S6881, S6882, S6883, S6885, S6886, S6887 [21MY], S6892, S6893, S6894, S6895, S6896, S6897, S6898, S6899, S6900, S6901, S6914, S6919, S6920, S6921, S7057, S7058, S7059, S7060, S7061, S7062, S7063 [22MY], S7259 [3JN]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7284, S7286, S7297, S7405, S7407 [4JN], H4369 [20MY], H4419, H4492, H4494, H4498, H4503, H4506, H4507, H4508, H4509, H4510 [21MY], H4571, H4572, H4573, H4574, H4575, H4576, H4579, H4581, H4582, H4583, H4593, H4596, H4600 [22MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 245), H4396 [21MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 247), H4554 [22MY]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), H5986 [26JN]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), consideration (H. Res. 298), H5978 [26JN]

———making (H.R. 2658), S9316, S9339, S9353, S9354 [14JY], S9361, S9366, S9373, S9378, S9391, S9392, S9427, S9428, S9429, S9430 [15JY], S9451, S9457, S9459, S9464, S9472, S9475, S9505, S9506 [16JY], S9519, S9520, S9529, S9531, S9541, S9548, S9562, S9563, S9564, S9566, S9567, S9599, S9600, S9601, S9602, S9603, S9604, S9605 [17JY], H6298, H6299, H6300, H6301, H6302 [8JY]

———making (H.R. 3338), H7691 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9479, H9480, H9481, H9482 [15OC], H9499, H9552, H9562, H9565, H9575, H9586, H9588, H9589, H9590, H9591, H9592, H9593, H9594, H9595, H9599, H9600, H9615, H9616, H9617 [16OC], H9621, H9622, H9623, H9624, H9625, H9626, H9627, H9630, H9631, H9633, H9635, H9636, H9637 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (H. Res. 401), H9651 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12203 [30SE], S12242, S12259, S12260, S12269, S12300, S12301, S12302 [1OC], S12316, S12337, S12339, S12350, S12351, S12354, S12357, S12358, S12360, S12388, S12389, S12390, S12392, S12393, S12394 [2OC], S12425, S12427, S12473 [3OC], S12491, S12522, S12523, S12524, S12525, S12550, S12559, S12560 [14OC], S12577, S12578, S12580, S12581, S12585, S12589, S12590, S12591, S12592, S12595, S12596, S12598, S12599, S12624, S12625, S12626, S12627, S12628, S12629, S12630, S12631 [15OC], S12655, S12656, S12657, S12660, S12667, S12673, S12682, S12683, S12688, S12710, S12711, S12712, S12713, S12715, S12716, S12749, S12750, S12751, S12752, S12753 [16OC], S12779, S12789, S12791, S12792, S12794, S12795, S12796, S12799, S12850, S12851, S12852 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2704, H2705, H2706 [2AP], H2737, H2744, H2747, H2763, H2764, H2770, H2774, H2775, H2776, H2777, H2779, H2782, H2784, H2785, H2787, H2788, H2792, H2793, H2794, H2795, H2796, H2798, H2799, H2806 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration (H. Res. 172), H2716 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4661, S4662, S4663, S4676, S4677, S4681, S4686, S4687, S4692, S4697, S4716, S4717, S4718, S4719, S4720, S4723, S4724, S4726 [2AP], S4737, S4742, S4747, S4752, S4755, S4764, S4769, S4771, S4775, S4777, S4781, S4786, S4787, S4803, S4857, S4858, S4859, S4860, S4861, S4862, S4863, S4864, S4865, S4866, S4867, S4870 [3AP]

Armed Forces: expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (S. 783), S5253, S5256 [10AP]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), S13805, S13807 [3NO], S13945 [4NO], H10367 [5NO]

———provide a monthly allotment of free telephone calling time to members stationed outside the U.S. who are directly supporting military operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (S. 718), S4616, S4645 [1AP]

Defense Production Act: reauthorize (S. 1680), S12204, S12208 [30SE], S15478, S15480 [21NO], H12861 [8DE]

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

National security: support nonproliferation programs (S. Res. 90), S8848 [27JN]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (H.R. 100), H12868 [8DE]

Taxation: treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1307), S4532 [27MR]

Veterans: modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), S15198 [19NO], H11705 [20NO]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8491 [23SE], H8840, H8866, H8872, H8876, H8878 [24SE]

Analyses

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (2002): Feingold Amendment To Extend Budgetary Mechanisms and Spending Caps, S5281 [11AP]

Announcements

Iraq war briefings, H2197 [20MR]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4917 [7AP], H2877 [8AP]

———H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7364 [4JN], H6907 [16JY]

———H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9283 [11JY], H8228 [16SE]

———H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S9572 [17JY], H8228 [16SE]

———H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC], H9775 [21OC]

Articles and editorials

Administration Won't Bar Use of Nuclear Weapons, S1659 [28JA]

Afghanistan's Future, Lost in the Shuffle, E1417 [8JY]

After Missile Raid on Convoy, U.S. Hunts for Hussein's DNA, S8381 [23JN]

After Shaky Start, Alaskan Greets Bush Three Times, S5991 [9MY]

After the Airstrikes, Just Silence; No Compensation, Little Aid for Afghan Victims of U.S. Raids, S5849 [7MY]

Aiming High—Academy Still Soars Above Rivals in Terms of Academics and Research Work, E2520 [8DE]

Al-Qaeda, ``Exploits Insecurity in Iraq To Acquire Weapons and Swell Its Ranks'', S13766 [3NO]

America Must Let Iraq Rebuild Itself, S13702 [31OC]

Arkansas Town's Mayor, Police Chief, Librarian Called to Iraq, S13429 [29OC]

Army Reserve Fears Troop Exodus, S12357 [2OC]

Assault on Iraq—USAID Defends Secret Bids To Rebuild Iraq, S4811 [3AP]

Asylum II—An Idea Still in Search of a Strategy, E168 [6FE]

Asylum—An Idea in Search of a Strategy, E167 [6FE]

At Iraqi Depot, Missiles Galore, No Guards, S12784 [17OC]

Bad Reporting in Baghdad, H4965 [4JN]

Baghdad Bound, E652 [2AP]

Bewitched, Bothered, Billy-Goated, H9514 [16OC]

Bill Would Close Pay Gap for Active Duty Feds, S14515 [12NO]

Black Thursday for Bush, E1493 [17JY]

Body Armor Saves Lives in Iraq, S16126 [9DE]

Boots on the Ground, Family Back Home, E1857 [23SE]

Build a Memorial To Honor Thresher, S5251 [10AP]

Bush Continues Seagoing Tradition, S5992 [9MY]

Called-Up Reservist Take Big Hit in Wallet—Families Struggle on Military Salary, S4476 [27MR]

Case for Action, E135 [5FE]

Center for Public Ignorance, H2511 [31MR]

Cheers for Toppling of Saddam, E757 [11AP]

Cheney Link of Iraq, 9/11 Challenged, H8225 [16SE]

Children's Suffering Wounds GI's—Toledo Soldier Wants To Help Injured Iraqi Children, H5385 [16JN]

Contracts To Rebuild Iraq Go to Chosen Few, S4812 [3AP]

Defense Budget Spills Forth, S6927 [22MY]

Defense for the 21st Century, H4548 [22MY]

Defense Memo—A Grim Outlook, S13765 [3NO]

Democracy—Neocon Style, H4208 [19MY]

Disaster in the Desert, S11561 [16SE], H8939 [25SE]

Divinity, Diversity, Dignity Bound Together, E537 [20MR]

Dollar Diplomacy, S3705 [13MR]

Don't Play Politics on Iraq, S12249 [1OC], H9099 [1OC]

Drawbacks of Buy American Act, E2021 [8OC]

``Drumbeat'' on Iraq? A Response to Readers, S2911, S2985 [27FE]

Establishing a Permanent Presence in the Middle East, H2813-H2815 [3AP]

Europe and America Must Stand United, S1761 [30JA], S2501 [13FE]

Ever-Present Threat—With or Without WMD, Iraq Under Saddam Was Violating U.N. Sanctions Left and Right, E2233 [5NO]

Facing a New Nuclear Reality, S11523 [16SE]

Family, Service Were His Guides, E1763 [10SE]

Family of Dead Pilot Urged Him Not To Go, S13868 [4NO]

Fifth Vermont Solider Dies in Iraq, S15180 [19NO]

Finding the Connection, S11242 [9SE]

Focus on White County—Called to Duty, S13429 [29OC]

For Families, Sad News Hits Home, S13869 [4NO]

For Jimmy Estes, That Was War—This Is Football, S15394 [21NO]

Force Protection Is Top Concern for Sealift Commander, S1120 [17JA]

From the Front—Firsthand Accounts by Reporters and Photographers in Iraq, S4654, S4655 [2AP]

Georgians Make a Difference in National Defense, E982 [15MY]

Half-Empty, Half-Full, E2059 [16OC]

Hand-Me-Down Body Armor, H9605 [16OC]

``He Was Not Afraid''—Beloved Soldier Felt a Purpose, E2523 [8DE]

Honor and Grief—Host of Mourners Bears Sgt. Kennon Home, E2523 [8DE]

House GOP Responds to Senate Child Credit Bill—$82 Billion Plan Offers Breaks for Military Families, H5192 [11JN]

Hunt for Iraq's Weapons, S13780 [3NO], S13847 [4NO]

In the Northwest—Sonar Tests' Effects on Wildlife Should Set Off Alarms, H4258 [20MY]

In Warlord Land, Democracy Tries Baby Steps, S7825 [12JN]

Innocents in Uniform, E566 [25MR]

Iraq Council Head Shifts to Position at Odds With U.S., H8902 [24SE]

Iraq in Review, S12484 [14OC]

Iraq Reconstruction Is a Noble Cause That Mustn't Fail, E2266 [6NO]

Iraq Strengthens Air Force With French Parts, S3344 [7MR]

Iraq—When Can We Go Home?, H6994 [16JY]

Kaptur To Press Rumsfeld on Toledo GI's Reality Check, Iraqi Kids, Wounds Spark Policy Debate, H5385 [16JN]

Letters to a Sister, E2522 [8DE]

Levin—Untested Missile Defense Setup Poses Risks—Can Missile Shield Be Built?, S2182 [11FE]

Like Father, Like Son in Southwest Asia, E2253 [6NO]

Listening to the Wrong Iraqi, H8902 [24SE]

Lone Sailor, E345 [3MR]

Losing Guardsman Joseph M. Camara, E1762 [10SE]

Many Servicemembers Say Morale Is Low; Leaders Say Job Is Getting Done, S12730 [16OC], S12831 [17OC]

Many Troops Dissatisfied, Iraq Poll Finds, S12731 [16OC]

Medic Who Died Torn by Duty, Doubts, S4544 [31MR]

Military Widows Lose Chunk of Benefits at 62, S2475 [13FE]

Minnesotan With Special Forces Has Key Role in Strikes on Republican Guard, S5105 [10AP]

Misled and Undermanned—The Truth on Iraq, S15054 [18NO]

Missing Weapons Do Matter, S9518 [17JY]

Missing Weapons of Mass Destruction—Is Lying About the Reason for War an Impeachable Offense?, H5249-H5251 [11JN]

Moment of Decision, S3401 [10MR]

More Constructive Internationalism, S6972 [22MY]

Mothers at Sea, E1227 [11JN]

Mothers at War, E1227 [11JN]

Moving Moment of Silence on Marine Drive, E2272 [6NO]

Nation Builders for Hire, S9174-S9177 [10JY]

Nation-Building, S12039-S12042 [26SE]

New Bedford Police Officer Killed in Iraq, E1762 [10SE]

New Mexico Plans Optical Interferometer and Fast-Slewing Telescope, S9047 [8JY]

Nickel-and-Diming the Troops, S11576 [16SE]

No More GI Orphans, E1227 [11JN]

Nothing but Lip Service, H5976 [26JN]

Now More Than Ever Prayers Better Than Protests, E733 [11AP]

Odai Hussein, Oldest Son of Saddam, S9747 [23JY]

Officials—Hundreds of Iraqis Killed by Faulty Grenades, E1487 [15JY]

One Size Fits All?, S12140 [29SE]

Overhaul Without Oversight, H4550 [22MY]

P.O.W. Brings War Close to Home, S4657 [2AP]

Parents Who Protested War Mourn Death of Soldier Son—Man Was Becoming Skeptical of U.S. Situation in Iraq, H10541 [6NO]

Pay-Gap Remedy for Military Reserves Appears Doomed, H9015 [30SE]

Paying for the War in Iraq, E2028 [10OC]

Pentagon Threatens To Kill Independent Reporters in Iraq, H1881 [13MR]

Perle's Vindication, E2420 [22NO]

Questioning the Case for War, E1447 [11JY]

Qusai Hussein, Younger Son of Saddam, S9747 [23JY]

Rape (and Silence About It) Haunts Baghdad, S9560 [17JY]

Real Arms Control, E1990 [7OC]

Reservists Under Economic Fire, H4889 [4JN]

Rochester Area Prepares for War by Tightening Security, S4049 [20MR]

Russia's Economic Strength Begins in the Home, E1990 [7OC]

Saddam's Bombs? We'll Find Them, H5834-H5836 [25JN]

Scar on the Conscience of the World—Left Behind To Starve—A Humanitarian Disaster Is Engulfing Africa as Cash Is Poured Into the War With Iraq and Its Aftermath, H2264 [20MR]

Security Costs Rise for Local Officials, Terrorism Alert Puts a Strain on Budgets, S2438 [13FE]

``Sending a Message'' With a Show of Force—Rural Iraqi Homes Destroyed in U.S. Offensive, H11633 [19NO]

Sept. 11 Deserves Commemoration on Coin, E987 [15MY]

Shipping Crew Deficit Called Wartime Risk—Bush's Maritime Chief Acknowledges Worries on Readiness—``A Very Top Priority''—New Reserve Force Among Proposals To Ease Shortage, S1120 [17JA]

Sick, Wounded U.S. Troops Held in Squalor, H9717 [20OC]

Silenced Again in Kabal, S12733 [16OC]

Soldier Killed in Iraq Will Be Eulogized in Springfield, S15180 [19NO]

Soldier's Story—Letters Between Shelbyville Men Unite Mothers, E181 [11FE]

South Coast Official's Praise Officer's Service, E1763 [10SE]

South End Neighborhood Will Feel Void Left by Officer's Death, E1763 [10SE]

Split at C.I.A. and F.B.I. on Iraqi Ties to Al Qaeda, S2396 [13FE]

Stay Resolute on Rebuilding, S12647 [16OC]

Support for America's Iraqi Effort Is Evident, E2147 [28OC]

Swirling Mass of Sand, S4542 [31MR]

Tax Wealthy To Pay for Iraq War—Test Patriotism's Deeper Meaning, S11462 [15SE]

Thank Clinton for a Speedy Victory in Iraq, E971 [15MY]

They Lied and Many Soldiers Died, H8939 [25SE]

Time for Protest Has Long Passed, E651 [2AP]

Time Magazine Reporter Jim Lacey Embedded With 101st Airborne, E874 [6MY]

Town's Leaders Marching Off to War, S13428 [29OC]

Troops Are Not Receiving Medical Screening Required by 1997 Law, E553 [24MR]

Two 101st Soldiers Die in Ambush, S15804 [24NO]

U.N. Can Pick Up Pieces in Iraq if U.S. Will Let It, E1693 [4SE]

U.S. Army Suicides in Iraq Three Times the Usual Rate, H9605 [16OC]

U.S. Had Key Role in Iraq Buildup; Trade in Chemical Arms Allowed Despite Their Use on Iranians, Kurds, S1768 [30JA]

U.S. Nuclear Plan Sees New Targets and New Weapons, S11440 [15SE]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq, E472 [13MR]

U.S. Releases 20 Detainees, Transfers 20 More to Cuba, S16009 [25NO]

U.S. Soldiers Complain of Low Morale in Iraq, H6994 [16JY]

U.S. Troops Rescue Elderly Woman, S4653 [2AP]

Underappreciated Victory, S13706 [31OC]

Unready for the Aftermath, S3361 [7MR]

VA—Iraq War Veterans Will Need Care Denied to Others, S4748 [3AP]

War Critics Astonished as U.S. Hawk Admits Invasion Was Illegal, H11874 [20NO]

War of Choice or Necessity?, E2553 [15DE]

War Without End—Catalogue of Killings in Iraq, H9514 [16OC]

Warning on Iraq, From a Friend, H1660 [6MR]

Wars of Choice, E2509 [8DE]

Washington-Style Politics, E2420 [22NO]

What Happens When GI Jane Is Captured?, E1227-E1229 [11JN]

Who Is Omar Bradley and Why Should I Care?, E1157 [5JN]

Who's Unpatriotic Now?, S9669 [22JY]

World's History Shows That U.S. Position Is Right, E1392 [27JN]

Wrong Question—It's Not Whether Saddam Has Chemical Weapons, It's Whether He'll Use Them, E214 [13FE]

Wyomingites Aboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, S4885 [7AP]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 2062), H3973 [9MY]

Abraham Lincoln (U.S.S.): tribute to Navy and Marine Corps crew (see S. Res. 129), S5541 [30AP] (see H. Res. 211), H3571 [30AP]

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO: designate (see H.R. 1609), H2820 [3AP]

Afghanistan: increase NATO role in promoting security (see H. Con. Res. 136), H2821 [3AP]

———provide compensation for families of noncombatants killed in U.S. military actions (see H.R. 602), H321 [5FE]

Air Force News Agency: anniversary (see S. Res. 166), S7718 [11JN] (see H. Res. 175), H2822 [3AP]

Alabama: provide wage parity for certain Dept. of Defense prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 355), H170 [27JA]

Alaqua, FL: establish a memorial at the site of the accidental bombing of a home by an Army Air Corps aircraft on August 11, 1944 (see H.R. 1067), H1515 [4MR]

American Samoa: protect voting rights of members of the Armed Forces in the election of House of Representatives Delegate (see H.R. 2010), H3761 [7MY]

AMVETS: recognize members for their service to the nation and support the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day (see H. Con. Res. 308), H9812 [21OC]

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

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (see S. 747), S4557 [31MR] (see S. 1047), S6070 [13MY] (see H.R. 1588), H2819 [3AP]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (see H. Res. 245), H4366 [20MY] (see H. Res. 247), H4527 [21MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 437), H10977 [6NO]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 437)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 434), H10976 [6NO]

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

———making (see S. 1382), S9119 [9JY] (see H.R. 2658), H6271 [7JY]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (see S. 1357), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 2559), H5713 [23JN]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), consideration (see H. Res. 298), H5928 [25JN]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 429), H10338 [4NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. 1689), S12193 [30SE] (see H.R. 3289), H9384 [14OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (see H. Res. 396), H9477 [15OC] (see H. Res. 401), H9612 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 424), H10235 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 424)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 421), H10129 [29OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (see S. 762), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 1559), H2702 [2AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration (see H. Res. 172), H2702 [2AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 192), H3300 [10AP] (see H. Res. 197), H3354 [11AP]

———require a bifurcated vote and certain other conditions relative to making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 296), H9376 [8OC]

———require any emergency supplemental appropriations for reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, and the war on terrorism, be made available in allotments and in accordance with certain reporting requirements (see H.R. 3132), H8381 [17SE]

Arlington National Cemetery: enact into law eligibility of certain reservists and their dependents for interment (see H.R. 3659), H12918 [8DE]

———enact into law eligibility requirements for interment (see H.R. 358), H170 [27JA]

Armed Forces: alleviate delay in payment of the Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus to members who are mobilized (see S. 705), S4376 [25MR] (see S. 711), S4434 [26MR] (see H.R. 1792), H3352 [11AP]

———allow a participant in the military Survivor Benefit Plan to designate a new beneficiary upon the death of the original designated beneficiary (see H.R. 3216), H9129 [1OC]

———allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 879), H1331 [25FE]

———allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible or withdraw election not to enroll for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 1328), H1953 [18MR]

———allow certain previously unenrolled servicemembers an opportunity to enroll for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 2174), H4367 [20MY]

———allow eligible members under the Montgomery GI Bill to transfer educational assistance entitlement to dependents (see H.R. 2764), H7019 [16JY]

———allow members to sue the U.S. for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care (see H.R. 2128), H4204 [15MY]

———allow receipt of special pay by qualified dental officers while undergoing dental internship or residency training (see H.R. 2287), H4786 [2JN]

———amend requirements relative to granting posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service to allow immigration benefits for surviving family members (see H.R. 1685), H3051 [9AP]

———annual determination of the basic benefit rate for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see S. 55), S36 [7JA]

———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]

———authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances (see H.R. 277), H136 [8JA]

———authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see S. 1841), S14335 [10NO] (see H.R. 3201), H9032 [30SE] (see H.R. 3388), H10129 [29OC]

———authorize the use of military recreational facilities by any veteran with a compensable service-connected disability (see H.R. 1917), H3635 [1MY]

———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] (see H.R. 1814), H3353 [11AP]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see S. 789), S4824 [3AP] (see S. 897), S5342 [11AP] (see S. 940), S5483 [29AP] (see H.R. 1714), H3301 [10AP] (see H.R. 1806), H3353 [11AP] (see H.R. 1953, 1954), H3681 [6MY]

———combat zone tax exclusions for bomber support crews on the island of Diego Garcia (see S. 234), S1736 [29JA]

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

———commend regular and reserve components, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components (see H. Con. Res. 335), H11701 [20NO]

———continue health benefits for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (see H.R. 2197), H4528 [21MY]

———eligibility for aviation incentive pay and hazardous duty pay for Reserve members who perform inactive-duty training (see H.R. 1728), H3301 [10AP]

———encourage employers who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve to provide a pay differential benefit and an extension of employee benefits to members on active duty (see H. Con. Res. 193), H4737 [22MY]

———ensure married personnel having minor dependents are eligible for military family housing containing more than two bedrooms (see H.R. 1947), H3636 [1MY]

———ensure military pay increases are comparable to private sector pay growth as measured by the Employment Cost Index (see H.R. 1885), H3570 [30AP]

———ensure no reductions in rates of special pay and allowances for members serving in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3149), H8490 [23SE]

———ensure tax-exempt status and other benefits afforded under Operation Enduring Freedom are afforded to personnel stationed in Israel (see H.R. 1326), H1953 [18MR] (see H.R. 1393), H2269 [20MR]

———ensure tax-exempt status for members, or their spouses, serving in Iraq during Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 1795), H3352 [11AP]

———establish a combat artillery medal (see H.R. 1127), H1679 [6MR]

———establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (see S. 1487), S10140 [29JY] (see H.R. 2587), H5814 [24JN]

———establish an Iraq campaign medal to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and subsequent antiterrorism campaigns (see H.R. 3272), H9375 [8OC]

———establish an Iraq service medal to recognize service by members in Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H. Res. 366), H8175 [10SE]

———establish separate campaign medals to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3104), H8283 [16SE]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see S. 1622), S11568 [16SE] (see H.R. 2998), H7838 [3SE]

———expand eligibility for command responsibility pay to commanders of the National Guard and Reserves (see S. 757), S4629 [1AP]

———expand reimbursement for travel expenses of covered beneficiaries for specialty care to cover specialized dental care (see S. 336), S2119 [10FE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program, provide TRICARE eligibility for the Ready Reserve, continue health insurance funding for mobilized reserve components, and increase educational aid to Selected Reserve members (see H.R. 3317), H9613 [16OC]

———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 (see H.R. 3200, 3208), H9032 [30SE] (see H. Res. 387), H9130 [1OC]

———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 (see S. 1670), S12137 [29SE] (see H.R. 3199), H9032 [30SE]

———expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (see S. 783), S4824 [3AP] (see H.R. 1691), H3051 [9AP]

———express appreciation for the support and cooperation from Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar during military operations in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 211), H5045 [5JN]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and encourage communities to prepare appropriate homecoming ceremonies (see H. Con. Res. 152), H3354 [11AP]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (see H. Con. Res. 177), H4011 [13MY]

———express concern for U.S. and allied personnel killed, wounded, or taken captive while engaged in the war on terrorism or the war with Iraq and offer sympathy to the families of those killed in action (see H. Con. Res. 121), H2401 [26MR]

———extend and protect student financial aid for postsecondary education (see H. Res. 158), H2311 [25MR]

———extend enrollment period for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 3041), H8081 [9SE]

———extend time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 1924), H3635 [1MY]

———grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (see S. 852), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 2176), H4368 [20MY]

———improve benefits and protections provided for regular and Reserve members deployed or mobilized in the interests of national security (see S. 806), S4897 [7AP]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H5813 [24JN]

———improve benefits for members of the uniformed services and veterans (see S. 19), S35 [7JA]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program (see S. 177), S1068 [16JA]

———improve process for adjusting rates of pay (see S. 945), S5483 [29AP]

———improve the readiness of State defense forces and increase military coordination for homeland security between States and the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 2797), H7169 [18JY]

———increase amount of basic educational assistance for veterans under Montgomery GI Bill and eliminate reduction of basic pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1212), H1745 [11MR]

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

———increase basic educational assistance for Selected Reserve members (see H.R. 1374), H2268 [20MR]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (see H.R. 3019), H8016 [5SE] (see H.R. 3365), H9811 [21OC]

———increase dependency and indemnity compensation payable to a surviving spouse of a member in any case in which there are dependent children (see H.R. 1750), H3303 [10AP]

———increase military retired pay for officers by reason of being credited with extraordinary heroism on the same basis as applies to enlisted members (see H.R. 3280), H9376 [8OC]

———increase rate of basic pay for the uniformed services (see H.R. 3050), H8081 [9SE]

———increase rate of basic pay for the uniformed services and pay one-time bonus to members who served or serve in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3031), H8016 [5SE]

———increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve (see S. 812), S4957 [8AP]

———increase the rate of imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance (see S. 737), S4512 [27MR]

———issue commemorative postage stamp in remembrance of victims of peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 45), H245 [29JA]

———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] (see H. Con. Res. 37), H462 [12FE]

———make permanent increase in rate of hostile fire and imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance (see S. 1615), S11478 [15SE]

———make temporary adjustments in basic housing allowances in response to increases in military housing costs (see H.R. 1324), H1953 [18MR]

———make the Transition Assistance Program for persons separating from active duty mandatory and furnish information about homelessness (see H.R. 1906), H3634 [1MY]

———pay one-time bonus to members who served or serve in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3051), H8081 [9SE]

———payment of a monthly stipend to the surviving parents of members who die during a period of war (see H.R. 2098), H4130 [14MY]

———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]

———permit access to military commissary stores to Ready Reserve members, certain underage persons who would be eligible for military retired pay, and their dependents (see H.R. 1059), H1515 [4MR]

———permit Selected Reserve members to use Reserve Montgomery GI Bill education benefits for payment of licensing or certification tests (see H.R. 3018), H8015 [5SE]

———prescription drug benefits for Medicare-eligible enrollees under defense health care plans (see H.R. 3390), H10129 [29OC]

———present a ribbon to members who were exposed during active duty to ionizing radiation as a result of atomic weapons testing (see H.R. 1404), H2269 [20MR]

———prohibit concurrent deployment to combat zones of both military spouses or families with minor children (see S. 687), S4275 [21MR]

———prohibit discrimination in the rental of housing to members (see H.R. 621), H321 [5FE]

———prohibit knowingly misinforming the relative of a member that such member is deceased, injured, or missing due to an event associated with their military service (see H.R. 1771), H3351 [11AP]

———protect members who terminate certain consumer and real estate residential purchase contracts or lease agreements entered into before change of station or deployment orders (see H.R. 3357), H9811 [21OC]

———provide a monthly allotment of free telephone calling time to members stationed outside the U.S. who are directly supporting military operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (see S. 718), S4434 [26MR]

———provide a temporary increase in the minimum end strength level for active duty personnel for the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force (see H.R. 3696), H12919 [8DE]

———provide additional funds for deployment rotation and other relief for U.S. troops serving in Iraq (see H.R. 3212), H9032 [30SE]

———provide automatic naturalization for noncitizen members ordered to serve in a combat zone and extend immigration benefits to the surviving family of members granted posthumous citizenship through death (see H.R. 1850), H3451 [29AP]

———provide automatic naturalization for noncitizen members ordered to serve in a combat zone during Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 2887), H7616 [24JY]

———provide compensation to members of the reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period (see H.R. 1345), H2130 [19MR]

———provide criminal penalties for false information about the status of a member engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 3314), H9613 [16OC]

———provide dislocation allowance to retired members and those on temporary disability retired list moving from their last duty station to designated home (see H.R. 995), H1462 [27FE]

———provide financial assistance to State and local governments that continue to pay employees who serve on active duty in a reserve component of the uniformed services (see S. 1845), S14451 [11NO]

———provide for parental involvement in abortions of dependent children of members (see S. 1104), S6977 [22MY]

———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] (see H.R. 3197), H9032 [30SE]

———provide free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active duty abroad engaged in armed conflict (see S. 1707), S12376 [2OC] (see H.R. 2705), H6603 [10JY]

———provide grants for cost of child care services provided to dependents of military personnel called to active duty (see S. 864), S5173 [10AP]

———provide health care to Reserve officers pending orders to initial active duty following commissioning (see S. 1016), S5859 [7MY]

———provide pay protection for members of the Reserve and National Guard (see S. 442), S2701 [25FE]

———provide protections to members who terminate motor vehicle or residential leases entered into before permanent change of station or deployment orders or motor vehicle leases entered into before military service (see H.R. 3024), H8016 [5SE]

———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. 706), S4376 [25MR] (see S. 712), S4434 [26MR]

———provide that consensual sexual activity between adults shall not be a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (see H.R. 2676), H6463 [9JY]

———provide that military retired pay, for non-regular service, be paid without regard to age (see H.R. 331), H138 [8JA]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see S. 1035), S5995 [9MY] (see H.R. 742), H461 [12FE]

———reform computation of retired pay for members with hazardous duty experience, study benefits for employers of National Guard or Reserve members, and assess military youth programs expansion (see H.R. 1325), H1953 [18MR]

———reimburse members for cost of protective body armor purchased by or on behalf of the member (see S. 1991), S16120 [9DE] (see H.R. 3615), H12308 [21NO]

———repeal authorization of use against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 20), H322 [5FE] (see H. Con. Res. 2), H60 [7JA] (see H. Con. Res. 101), H2132 [19MR]

———repeal calendar year limitations on the use of commissary stores by certain Reserves and others (see S. 715), S4434 [26MR]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (see S. 447), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 1323), H1953 [18MR] (see H.R. 1503), H2472 [27MR]

———require colleges and universities to refund tuitions and fees of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 1724), H3301 [10AP]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (see S.J. Res. 9), S3730 [13MR] (see H.J. Res. 24), H1333 [25FE]

———require States to charge in-State tuition rates to members and their dependents who are domiciled or stationed on active duty in that State (see H.R. 1991), H3683 [6MY]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see S. 56), S36 [7JA] (see H.R. 58), H54 [7JA] (see H.R. 3474), H10978 [6NO]

———restore the tax-exempt status of death gratuity payments (see H.R. 693), H391 [11FE]

———revise age and service requirements for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see S. 445), S2701 [25FE] (see S. 1859), S14804 [12NO] (see H.R. 2398), H5173 [10JN]

———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] (see H.R. 2168), H4367 [20MY] (see H.R. 2413), H5174 [10JN]

———revise rules on retirement payments to former spouses (see H.R. 1111), H1678 [6MR]

———satisfy judgments against retired members for abusing a child through garnishment of military retired pay (see H.R. 1444), H2400 [26MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103, 105), H2270 [20MR] (see H. Res. 150), H2132 [19MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR] (see H. Con. Res. 104), H2270 [20MR]

———treat military service performed at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station and certain peacekeeping missions in Africa in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone (see S. 398), S2457 [13FE]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 12), H138 [8JA] (see H.J. Res. 27), H1515 [4MR]

———tribute regular and reserve components, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components (see S. Con. Res. 84), S15407 [21NO]

———tribute to businesses and business owners for support of our troops and their families (see H. Res. 201), H3354 [11AP]

———tribute to Jessica Lynch, the U.S. special operation forces who rescued her, and all U.S. and coalition forces engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Res. 182), H2938 [8AP]

———tribute to members of the National Guard and Reserve components (see H. Con. Res. 325), H11391 (see H. Con. Res. 325), H11514 [18NO]

———tribute to members who were deployed in Operation Restore Hope to provide humanitarian assistance to Somalia in 1993 (see H. Con. Res. 291), H9214 [2OC]

———tribute to military working dog teams (see H. Res. 44), H245 [29JA]

———U.S. involvement in Liberian civil war (see H. Con. Res. 255), H7617 [24JY]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq (see S. Res. 32), S1736 [29JA]

———use of military health care system and commissary stores by unremarried former spouses of members if the former spouse left the marriage due to domestic violence or unbearable conditions (see H.R. 2393), H5088 [9JN]

———waive certain marriage requirements for spouses of members killed on active duty to petition to be a relative and bar fees relative to posthumous citizenship for aliens killed on active duty (see H.R. 1799), H3352 [11AP]

———waive copayments and deductibles for military personnel who qualify for TRICARE and use other health insurance as their primary form of coverage (see H.R. 3663), H12918 [8DE]

———waive interest on student loans of military personnel called to active duty (see S. 863), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1955), H3681 [6MY]

Arms control: reduction of nuclear weapons and application of savings to certain domestic initiatives (see H.R. 2647), H6263 [26JN]

———support nonproliferation programs (see S. Res. 90), S3804 [17MR] (see H.R. 1719), H3301 [10AP]

Army: authorize arsenals to undertake orders or contracts for articles or services in advance of the receipt of payment under certain circumstances (see H.R. 479), H243 [29JA]

———close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H1900 [13MR]

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

———convey certain land at Fort Campbell, KY, and Tennessee for the purpose of realigning and upgrading U.S. Highway 79 from a 2-lane highway to a 4-lane highway (see H.R. 1637), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a temporary increase in the minimum end strength level for active duty personnel (see H.R. 3637), H12309 [21NO]

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation: support public educational programs by authorizing the receipt of National Guard services and assistance (see H.R. 2005), H3760 [7MY]

———tribute (see S. Con. Res. 3), S1736 [29JA]

Army Pvt. Shawn Pahnke Manhattan Post Office, Manhattan, IL: designate (see H.R. 3537), H11650 [19NO]

Army Staff Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid Malden Post Office, Malden, IL: designate (see H.R. 3536), H11650 [19NO]

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 (see H.R. 1553), H2702 [2AP]

———encourage air carriers to offer reduced air fares to active duty Armed Forces members (see H. Res. 236), H4204 [15MY]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see S.J. Res. 19), S12737 [16OC] (see H.J. Res. 62), H6263 [26JN]

Bieda, Charmaine: relief (see H.R. 1526), H2515 [31MR]

Boykin, William G.: condemn religiously intolerant remarks (see H. Res. 419, 420), H9981 [28OC]

Brigadier General (AUS-Ret.) John H. McLain Post Office, Sarasota, FL: designate (see H.R. 3068), H8174 [10SE]

Budget: reduce deficit through elimination of funding for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, irrigation water subsidies, and production of Trident II missiles (see S. 49), S36 [7JA]

Bush, President: request report entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and other materials on planning for reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq (see H. Res. 358), H8016 [5SE] (see H. Res. 364), H8082 [9SE]

California: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (see S. Res. 265), S14451 [11NO] (see H. Res. 425), H10237 [30OC]

Civil Air Patrol: make volunteer members eligible for public safety officer death benefits (see S. 693), S4325 [24MR] (see H.R. 732), H460 [12FE]

Claims: allow victims of terrorist attacks to receive certain compensation regardless of any collateral source compensation they may be eligible to receive (see S. 638), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 123), H56 [7JA]

———extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (see S. 1602), S11245 [9SE] (see H.R. 3084), H8282 [16SE] (see H.R. 3116), H8380 [17SE]

Clergy: provide permanent authority for certain chaplain-led family support programs (see H.R. 1193), H1744 [11MR]

Colleges and universities: allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities (see H.R. 2999), H7948 [4SE]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (see H. Con. Res. 257), H7617 [24JY]

Columbus, OH: transfer administrative jurisdiction of a parcel of real property comprising a portion of the Defense Supply Center (see H.R. 3675), H12919 [8DE]

Commission on Preemptive Foreign Policy and Military Planning: establish (see H.R. 3616), H12308 [21NO]

Conner, Garlin M.: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 327), H138 [8JA]

Copyrights: allow faculty members at service academies and schools of professional military education to secure copyrights for certain scholarly works produced as part of their official duties (see H.R. 3559), H11701 [20NO]

Corps of Engineers: carry out the Menominee Harbor, Menominee River dredging project (see H.R. 1817), H3353 [11AP]

———extend period for providing beach nourishment for a water resources development project (see H.R. 2558), H5713 [23JN]

———reform (see H.R. 2566), H5713 [23JN]

———reimburse non-Federal interests for managing recreation facilities and natural resources at water resource development projects (see H.R. 30), H52 [7JA]

———treat recreation benefits the same as hurricane and storm damage reduction benefits and environmental protection and restoration (see S. 1653), S11913 [24SE] (see H.R. 2492), H5467 [17JN]

Courts: provide for congressional review of regulations relative to military tribunals (see H.R. 2428), H5266 [11JN]

Crime: prohibit unauthorized use of military certificates (see S. 1603), S11349 [10SE]

———provide penalties for false personation of a military officer for purposes of harassing military families and clarify the false personation statute relative to officers and employees of the U.S. (see S. 1445), S9793 [23JY]

Cuba: require a report on the detainees held at Guantanamo Bay (see S. 1966), S15975 [25NO]

Davis, Raymond G., Sr.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see S. Res. 131), S5651 [1MY] (see H. Res. 215), H3636 [1MY]

Death and dying: restrict public identification of military casualties to no sooner than 24 hours after notification of next-of-kin (see H.R. 2016), H3761 [7MY]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: prohibit the closure, or adverse realignment, of any military installation used for undergraduate pilot training (see H.R. 1198), H1744 [11MR]

———repeal certain closures and realignments of military installations (see H.R. 1638), H2821 [3AP]

Defense Production Act: reauthorize (see S. 1680), S12192 [30SE] (see S. 1738), S12607 [15OC] (see H.R. 1280), H1901 [13MR]

Dept. of Education: provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2310 [25MR]

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

Dept. of Homeland Security: reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see S. 921), S5343 [11AP] (see H.R. 1803), H3352 [11AP]

Dept. of Labor: provide staffing at military installations overseas to carry out employment counseling under the Transition Assistance Program for persons separating from active duty in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2285), H4786 [2JN]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War (see S. 452), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 114), H55 [7JA]

———provide a grant to New Jersey for the construction of a memorial to the New Jersey victims of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 2058), H3973 [9MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish presumption of service connection for cold weather injuries received during military operations (see H.R. 631), H322 [5FE]

———extend health care coverage to qualified World War II Filipino veterans (see H.R. 2352), H5043 [5JN]

———improve outreach programs to more fully inform veterans of available benefits (see S. 1199), S7476 [5JN] (see H.R. 3612), H12308 [21NO]

———provide adapted housing assistance to disabled Armed Forces members who remain on active duty pending medical separation (see H.R. 761), H699 [13FE]

———provide for annual placement of memorials honoring the military service of veterans who were homeless or indigent at the time of death (see H.R. 1256), H1900 [13MR]

———repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1726), H3301 [10AP]

———revise presumption of service connection for diseases and disabilities of former POW (see H.R. 1838), H3451 [29AP]

Disasters: clarify authority to respond to environmental emergencies (see H.R. 638), H322 [5FE]

District of Columbia: provide Mayor with the authority to call on the National Guard (see H.R. 2820), H7329 [22JY]

Ecology and environment: reauthorize certain laws relative to cooperation with the Dept. of the Interior and State agencies in planning, development and maintenance of fish and wildlife resources on military reservations (see H.R. 1497), H2472 [27MR]

Education: promote the creation of military charter schools in partnership with local public school systems (see S. 1078), S6624 [19MY]

Electronics: prohibit the Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security from purchasing equipment containing electronic components that are not manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 2974), H7784 [25JY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see S. 777), S4823 [3AP] (see H.R. 566), H319 [5FE] (see H.R. 932), H1395 [26FE]

Endangered species: manage critical habitats of threatened species and apply resource laws on military installations in a manner compatible with demands of military readiness (see H.R. 1235), H1810 [12MR]

Endangered Species Act: limit application relative to actions on military or private land and provide incentives for voluntary habitat maintenance (see H.R. 1965), H3682 [6MY]

———limit designation of Dept. of Defense areas as critical habitat (see H.R. 1835), H3450 [29AP]

Energy Efficiency Program: expand by entering into energy savings performance contracts (see H.R. 3339), H9687 [17OC]

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (see S. Con. Res. 4), S2188 [11FE] (see H. Con. Res. 43), H705 [13FE]

Exceptional Public Service Award: issue to journalists who accompanied U.S. Armed Forces or coalition partners during Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3224), H9129 [1OC] (see H.R. 3256), H9281 [7OC]

F.E. Warren AFB, WY: transfer ownership of one of the bells taken from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines to the people of the Philippines (see H. Res. 268), H5174 [10JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to employees whose spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation (see S. 683), S4275 [21MR]

FCC: allocate additional spectrum for unlicensed use by wireless broadband devices and ensure interference protection for Dept. of Defense systems within that spectrum (see S. 159), S288 [14JA] (see H.R. 340), H169 (see H.R. 363), H170 [27JA]

———allocate spectrum for the enhancement of wireless services and invest wireless spectrum auction proceeds for military and educational digital era preparedness (see H.R. 1396), H2269 [20MR]

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

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see S. 593), S3504 [11MR] (see H.R. 217), H59 [7JA]

———establish a National Security Personnel System to improve flexibility and management of civilian personnel (see S. 1166), S7188 [2JN]

Firefighters: expedite process by which military aircraft may be used to fight wildfires (see H.R. 575), H319 [5FE]

Foreign aid: clarify eligibility of certain countries for U.S. military assistance (see S. 1317), S8439 [24JN] (see H.R. 2550), H5662 [19JN]

Foreign policy: disavow the doctrine of preemption (see H. Res. 141), H1812 [12MR]

———use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds for projects and activities to address proliferation threats outside the states of the former Soviet Union (see H.R. 2063), H3973 [9MY]

———waive restrictions on use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds to address proliferation threats in former Soviet states and for chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia (see H.R. 182), H58 [7JA]

Fort Bayard, NM: designate historic district as a national historic landmark (see S. 214), S1479 [23JA] (see H.R. 2059), H3973 [9MY]

Fort Detrick, MD: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 271), H7949 [4SE] (see H. Con. Res. 286), H8381 [17SE]

France: discourage participation by U.S. citizens, companies, and Armed Forces in the Paris Air Show should France continue opposition to potential use of force against Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 48), H705 [13FE]

———prohibit Dept. of Defense participation in any international aviation trade exhibition to be held in France (see H.R. 1023), H1463 [27FE]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (see H.R. 2396), H5088 [9JN]

God Bless America Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 293), H9214 [2OC]

Government: pay for cost of premiums for certain Servicemembers Group Life Insurance coverage (see H.R. 3436), H10339 [4NO]

Health: reevaluate necessity and safety of anthrax and smallpox vaccinations for troops (see S. Res. 278), S15976 [25NO]

Higher Education Act: provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (see H.R. 1168), H1689 [10MR]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 252), H7617 [24JY]

House Rules: permit employing office to pay an additional salary to a House employee who is on active duty in a military Reserve component (see H. Res. 223), H3762 [7MY]

Immigration: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H1901 [13MR]

———enhance border enforcement, improve homeland security, remove incentives for illegal immigration, and establish a guest worker program (see H.R. 3534), H11650 [19NO]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H6262 [26JN]

Information services: prevent implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (see S. 188), S1069 [16JA]

Insurance: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 3476), H11133 [7NO]

Iraq: give preference to U.S. companies in the award of contracts for post-conflict assistance and require use of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology in any wireless communication service contract (see H.R. 1441), H2400 [26MR]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (see S. 1813), S13802 [3NO] (see H.R. 3673), H12918 [8DE]

———prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (see S. Con. Res. 34), S4958 [8AP] (see S. Res. 101), S4557 [31MR] (see H. Res. 203), H3354 [11AP]

———require a report on reconstruction efforts (see S. 1594), S11245 [9SE] (see H.R. 3131), H8381 [17SE]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (see S. 876), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1888), H3570 (see H.R. 1901), H3571 [30AP] (see H.R. 2017), H3761 [7MY]

———require that Federal contractors involved in post-conflict reconstruction provide a veterans hiring preference (see H.R. 1920), H3635 [1MY]

———require transparency, increased competition in contracting, and the increased use of Iraqi contractors for post-conflict reconstruction (see H.R. 3275), H9375 [8OC]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see S. Con. Res. 31), S4512 [27MR] (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2401 [26MR]

———tribute to Iraqis who provided U.S. forces information essential for the rescue of Jessica Lynch (see H. Con. Res. 151), H3354 [11AP]

———urge all governments involved in military action against Iraq to take all reasonable measures to avoid damage to cultural antiquities until hostilities have ceased (see H. Con. Res. 113), H2311 [25MR]

Iron and steel industry: prohibit purchase of certain steel or equipment, products, or systems made with steel that is not melted and poured in the U.S. (see H.R. 628), H322 [5FE]

James, Daniel, Jr. (Chappie): issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Con. Res. 6), S2457 [13FE]

Johnson, Henry: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 304), H137 [8JA]

Johnson, Shoshana N.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 210), H5045 [5JN]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn reactivation of nuclear reactor and interception of U.S. Air Force reconnaissance plane (see H. Con. Res. 81), H1681 [6MR]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (see S. Res. 256), S13711 [31OC] (see H. Res. 385), H9130 [1OC]

———withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces and end of defense guarantee (see H. Con. Res. 46), H705 [13FE]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see S. 478), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 1043), H1465 [27FE]

Lynch, Jessica: tribute to actions of Iraqi lawyer that enabled rescue by U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Res. 183), H2939 [8AP]

Marine Capt. Ryan Beaupre St. Anne Post Office, St. Anne, IL: designate (see H.R. 3538), H11651 [19NO]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 3277), H9376 [8OC]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (see H.R. 672), H390 [11FE]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnam Conflict (see H.R. 369), H170 [27JA]

———waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnamese Conflict (see S. 1834), S14176 [6NO]

Medicare: waive late enrollment penalty and provide a special Part B enrollment period for certain military retirees (see S. 1249), S7831 [12JN] (see H.R. 2361), H5043 [5JN]

Medicare Eligible Military Retiree Health Care Consensus Task Force: establish (see H.R. 62), H54 [7JA]

Military installations: establish commission to assess the military facility structure of the U.S. overseas (see S. 949), S5484 [29AP]

Military Selective Service Act: repeal (see H.R. 487), H243 [29JA]

Mitchell, William: issue posthumous commission to the grade of major general in the Army (see H.R. 2755), H7019 [16JY]

National Center for Military Deployment Health Research: establish (see H.R. 1565), H2702 [2AP]

National Citizen Soldier Week: designate (see S. Res. 58), S2457 [13FE]

National Commission on Iraq Intelligence: establish (see S. 1946), S15812 [24NO]

National Former POW Recognition Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 13), S6979 [22MY]

National Guard: authorize the operation of counterdrug schools (see S. 1785), S13209 [24OC]

———continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (see S. 647), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 3202), H9032 [30SE]

———extend period of eligibility for survivors' and dependents' education benefits for members who are involuntarily ordered to full-time duty (see H.R. 2164), H4367 [20MY]

———provide relief to mobilized military reservists from certain Federal agricultural loan obligations (see H.R. 3298), H9477 [15OC]

National Guard Challenge Program: revise matching funds requirements for participating States (see S. 990), S5725 [5MY] (see H.R. 2001), H3760 [7MY]

National Military Appreciation Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 328), H11391 (see H. Con. Res. 328), H11514 [18NO]

National Military Family Month: designate (see S. Res. 107), S4957 [8AP]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S5541 [30AP]

National security: commemorate anniversary and commitment to development of national missile defense system (see H. Con. Res. 82), H1681 [6MR]

———establish pilot and demonstration program in New Jersey and elsewhere to improve military installation security and defense contractors and subcontractors quality (see H.R. 3695), H12919 [8DE]

———invest a minimum of 4 percent of gross domestic product on national defense (see H. Con. Res. 92), H1902 [13MR]

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

———require all young persons to perform a period of military or civilian service (see H.R. 163), H57 [7JA]

———require all young persons to perform a period of military or civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security (see S. 89), S37 [7JA]

———require certain contractors to investigate, assess, and provide fingerprint cards for individuals who work on military installations or facilities (see H.R. 2463), H5365 [12JN]

———U.S. policy relative to deployment of a national missile defense system (see H.R. 1453), H2401 [26MR]

———U.S. policy relative to deployment of a national missile defense system capable of defending U.S. allies against ballistic missile attack (see H.R. 1454), H2401 [26MR]

NATO: support peacekeeping within Iraq (see H.R. 2112), H4203 [15MY]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see S. 902), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 375), H170 [27JA]

———eliminate the Extremely Low Frequency Communication System (see S. 47), S36 [7JA]

Navy Armed Guard: authorize special awards to World War I and World War II veterans (see S.J. Res. 10), S3881 [18MR] (see H.J. Res. 38), H1812 [12MR]

New Windsor, NY: recognize and support efforts to develop the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 146), H3304 [10AP]

Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance for Post-War Iraq (ORHA): request assistance from Jimmy Carter and the Carter Center (organization) (see H. Con. Res. 174), H3974 [9MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: establish position as head of entire intelligence community (see S. 190), S1069 [16JA]

Panama Canal: negotiate new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 9), H138 [8JA]

Patriotism: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (see H. Res. 153), H2270 [20MR]

Pentagon Renovation Program: tribute to Latino and immigrant worker efforts in reconstructing the portion of the Pentagon destroyed in terrorist attack (see H. Res. 117), H1466 [27FE]

Piniaha, Steve: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions while a member of the Army during World War II (see H.R. 1507), H2472 [27MR]

POW: authorize certain disabled former POW to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (see S. 60), S36 [7JA]

———eligibility of surviving spouses of certain former POW to receive dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 938), S5483 [29AP] (see H.R. 886), H1332 [25FE]

———payment of claims from the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 2224), H4734 [22MY] (see H. Con. Res. 344), H12310 [21NO]

Public lands: restore to the original owners certain lands that the Federal Government took for military purposes in 1940 (see H.R. 701), H391 [11FE]

Public safety officers: permit military service performed by District of Columbia police officers, firemen, and certain Federal law enforcement officers to count toward retirement calculation (see H.R. 3054), H8174 [10SE]

Pueblo (U.S.S.): demand return to U.S. by Democratic People's Republic of Korea (see S. Res. 29), S1736 [29JA]

Puerto Rico: authorize construction of a Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical center at a site that would best serve the needs of both veterans and Dept. of Defense medical beneficiaries (see H.R. 3020), H8016 [5SE]

Purple Heart: establish procedures for consideration of applications for award to certain POW (see H.R. 2875), H7616 [24JY]

Retired Enlisted Association, Inc.: repeal Federal charter (see H.R. 1136), H1679 [6MR]

Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense: request resignation (see H. Con. Res. 323), H11133 [7NO]

Schriever, Bernard A.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 55), H1333 [25FE]

Sec. of the Navy: redesignate as the Sec. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 1741), H3302 [10AP]

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

Ships and vessels: transfer of certain naval vessels (see S. 1863), S14804 [12NO]

Social Security: exempt from windfall elimination provisions individuals who are entitled to retired pay based on a certain period of service as a member of a uniformed service (see H.R. 2611), H6261 [26JN]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: enhance protection of credit ratings of active duty military personnel who are activated for military service (see H.R. 2576), H5813 [24JN]

———extend the mortgage foreclosure protection period for members of the Armed Forces after release from active duty (see H.R. 1411), H2270 [20MR]

———provide certain relief for members of the reserve components who are attending postsecondary educational institutions when called or ordered to active duty (see H.R. 2721), H6706 [14JY]

———restate, clarify, and revise (see S. 792), S4897 [7AP] (see S. 1136), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 100), H55 [7JA]

Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2866), H7616 [24JY]

Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1682), H3051 [9AP]

Spruance, Raymond A.: promote posthumously to the grade of Fleet Admiral of the U.S. Navy (see S. 84), S37 [7JA]

SSI: eliminate the unfair and disadvantageous treatment of cash military compensation other than basic pay (see H.R. 2791), H7169 [18JY]

Surplus Government property: improve surplus property disposal process for closed or realigned military installations (see H.R. 1903), H3634 [1MY]

———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), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 1311), H1952 [18MR]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 117), H2311 [25MR]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit to military retirees for Medicare coverage (see H.R. 65), H54 [7JA]

———allow Armed Forces Reserve members a deduction for contributions to savings accounts which may be used when the members are called to active duty (see S. 803), S4897 [7AP]

———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] (see H.R. 1231), H1810 [12MR]

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

———allow the use of completed contract method of accounting in the case of certain long-term naval vessel construction contracts (see S. 774), S4823 [3AP] (see H.R. 1479), H2471 [27MR]

———clarify the treatment of Dept. of Defense dependent care assistance programs for Armed Forces members (see S. 235), S1736 [29JA]

———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), S9959 [25JY]

———ensure tax payments from certain religious individuals are used for nonmilitary purposes (see H.R. 2037), H3856 [8MY]

———exclude from income taxation all compensation received for active duty as a member of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1687), H3051 [9AP]

———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. 394), S2457 [13FE] (see S. 721), S4434 [26MR]

———impose a value-added tax and use receipts to fund U.S. war effort (see S. 112), S132 [9JA]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (see S. 289), S1871 [4FE] (see S. 351), S2187 [11FE] (see H.R. 662), H389 [11FE]

———increase certain tax rates and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan and the global war on terrorism (see H.R. 3053), H8081 [9SE]

———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 (see H.R. 2286), H4786 [2JN]

———provide a temporary exclusion for Armed Forces Reserve members and Dept. of Defense civilian employees serving in a combat zone (see H.R. 1133), H1679 [6MR]

———provide for equitable treatment of civilian employees of the Dept. of Defense serving in combat zones and members of the Armed Forces serving in combat zones (see H.R. 117), H56 [7JA]

———provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship (see S. Res. 257), S13802 [3NO]

———reduce health insurance costs for family coverage of military reservists called to active duty (see H.R. 1466), H2470 [27MR]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq (see S. 1634), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 3150), H8490 [23SE]

———treatment of businesses who employ military reservists, and self-employed military reservists (see S. 1595), S11245 [9SE] (see H.R. 2399), H5173 [10JN]

———treatment of certain Armed Forces enlistment, accession, reenlistment, and retention bonuses (see H.R. 1518), H2514 [31MR]

———treatment of certain compensation received by members of the Armed Forces serving in South Korea (see H.R. 1581), H2819 [3AP]

———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] (see S. 393), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 1504), H2472 [27MR]

———treatment of overnight travel expenses of National Guard and Reserve members (see H.R. 1369), H2132 [19MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (see H.R. 878), H1331 [25FE] (see H.R. 1307), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 878), consideration (see H. Res. 126), H1639 [5MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence by, and death gratuity payments to, a member of the uniformed services (see H.R. 1664), H2937 [8AP]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of the uniformed services or Foreign Service (see S. 284), S1871 [4FE]

———waive early withdrawal penalty for distributions from qualified retirement plans to individuals called to active duty for an extended period (see H.R. 1779), H3351 [11AP]

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

———authorize use of military tribunals in cases arising out of acts of international terrorism committed in the U.S. (see H.R. 1290), H1901 [13MR]

———compensate victims of attacks on U.S. embassies in East Africa and the U.S.S. Cole on the same basis as victims of attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see S. 1728), S12533 [14OC]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims (see H.R. 922), H1394 [26FE]

———provide compensation for victims of 1993 World Trade Center bombing (see S. 549), S3252 [6MR]

Thresher (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking (see S. Res. 102), S4629 [1AP] (see H. Res. 170), H2703 [2AP]

———erect a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery to honor crew (see H. Con. Res. 153), H3408 [12AP]

———erect a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery to honor the crew (see S. Con. Res. 35), S5174 [10AP]

Transportation: provide that individuals who are eligible to join the Armed Forces are also eligible to be security screening personnel (see H.R. 606), H321 [5FE]

Tubman, Harriet Ross: payment of pension for Army services as a nurse and a scout during the Civil War (see H. Con. Res. 7), H60 [7JA]

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 (see S. Res. 28), S1736 [29JA] (see H. Res. 55), H323 [5FE]

———rescind approving signature to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court on behalf of the U.S. and take necessary steps to prevent establishment of that Court (see H.R. 1154), H1680 [6MR]

U.S. Army Volunteer Reserve: tribute (see H. Res. 436), H10978 [6NO]

U.S. Military Cancer Institute Center of Excellence: establish (see S. 1084), S6707 [20MY]

U.S. Weather Research Program: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 268), H135 [8JA]

Uniform Code of Military Justice: extend statute of limitations applicable to prosecution of child abuse cases in courts-martial (see S. 326), S2051 [6FE]

Utah: ensure continued availability of Utah Test and Training Range to support readiness and training needs of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2909), H7781 [25JY]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 59), S36 [7JA] (see H.R. 1919), H3635 [1MY] (see H.R. 2511), H5551 [18JN]

———authorize certain disabled veterans and their dependents to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (see H.R. 1918), H3635 [1MY]

———change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 1653), H2863 [7AP]

———enhance cooperation and the sharing of resources between the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and the Dept. of Defense relative to veterans' benefits programs (see H.R. 1911), H3635 [1MY]

———establish development program for disabled veterans' small businesses, reauthorize National Veterans Business Development Corp., programs, and establish procurement goal for veterans' small businesses (see H.R. 1712), H3301 [10AP]

———expand eligibility for membership in veterans organizations (see S. 259), S1813 [30JA]

———expand presumption of service-connection for certain diseases of former POW, enhance Dose Reconstruction Program, and enhance and fund certain other epidemiological studies (see S. 1281), S8125 [18JN]

———increase burial benefits for veterans and provide for inflation adjustment (see S. 1124), S6978 [22MY]

———increase maximum amount of home loan guarantees available to veterans (see H.R. 1735), H3302 [10AP]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 401), S2457 [13FE] (see S. 451), S2839 [26FE] (see S. 585), S3410 [10MR]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see S. 1916), S15406 [21NO] (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 1379), S9118 [9JY] (see H.R. 2823), H7453 [23JY]

———modify and improve certain benefits (see H.R. 2297), H4787 [2JN]

———modify calculation of back pay for members of the Navy or Marine Corps who were approved for promotion while interned as POW during World War II (see S. 1057), S6255 [14MY] (see H.R. 2992), H7838 [3SE]

———permit use of education benefits for certain entrepreneurship courses and permit veterans enrolled in certain vocational rehabilitation programs to have self-employment as a vocational goal (see H.R. 1460), H2470 [27MR]

———provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (see S. 1694), S12277 [1OC] (see H.R. 2433), H5266 [11JN]

———recognize and honor the volunteers that participate in honor guards for veterans' funerals (see H. Con. Res. 260), H7785 [25JY]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 677), H390 (see H. Res. 65), H391 [11FE]

———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 178), H4011 [13MY]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 1592), H2819 [3AP]

———verify military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II to determine benefits eligibility (see S. 69), S36 [7JA]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see S. 296), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 2540), H5662 [19JN]

Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 120), S5174 [10AP]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

War Powers Resolution: compliance (see H. Con. Res. 102), H2132 [19MR]

———require the President to include post-conflict strategy in required report (see H.R. 3221), H9129 [1OC]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (see H.R. 2557), H5713 [23JN]

———provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), consideration (see H. Res. 375), H8490 [23SE]

Weapons: authorize funding for research, development, testing, and evaluation of a prototype multi-role, long-range sniper system (see H.R. 2666), H6347 [8JY]

———strengthen U.S. missile proliferation laws (see H.R. 1875), H3569 [30AP]

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

———implement requirements for additional teams (see H.R. 2012), H3761 [7MY]

Wooster, OH: conveyance of former Army Reserve Training Center (see H.R. 3404), H10129 [29OC]

World War II: tribute to Women Airforce Service Pilots (see H. Con. Res. 321), H10978 [6NO]

Yeager, Charles E.: authorize appointment to the grade of major general on the retired list (see H.R. 3489), H11159 [14NO]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see S. Con. Res. 24), S3993 [19MR]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 212), H5088 [9JN]

Chronologies

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

William G. Boykin's religiously intolerant remarks, H9975 [28OC]

Citations

Raymond G. Davis, Sr., receipt of Korean War Medal of Honor, S11305 [10SE]

Conference reports

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 1588), H10563-H10973 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 2559), H10253-H10281 [4NO]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 2658), H8500-H8784 [24SE]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H10139-H10157 [30OC]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (H.R. 1559), H3357-H3385 [12AP]

Essays

What Is an American Patriot? Alyssa Peterson, H10061 [29OC]

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]

Iraq Report: National Democratic Institute, S12313 [2OC]

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]

Explanations

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689): Committee on Appropriations (Senate), S12221-S12227 [1OC]

Veterans Benefits Act (H.R. 2297), S15133-S15139 [19NO], H11716-H11722 [20NO]

Factsheets

Bush Administration's Contracts With Halliburton (company): Committee on Government Reform (House) Minority Staff, S6915 [22MY]

Iraq's Continuing Programs for Weapons of Mass Destruction: Executive Office of the President, E1545 [21JY], E1567 [23JY]

Yazoo Basin Backwater Pumping Plant, S1399 [23JA]

Hearings

U.S. operations costs in Iraq: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S9460 [16JY]

Interviews

Attack on U.S. helicopter in Iraq: Soledad O'Brien with Slavenas family, American Morning (CNN television program), S13868 [4NO]

Turkish actions relative to war in Iraq: Paul D. Wolfowitz with Cengiz Candar and M. Ali Birand, CNN Turk (Turkish affiliate), H4209 [19MY], E1109 [3JN]

Letters

Air Force procurement of tanker aircraft funding: Paul D. Wolfowitz, Dept. of Defense, S14485 [12NO], H10986, H10994 [7NO]

Andean Counterdrug Initiative: Representatives Tom Davis and Souder, Committee on Government Reform (House), H2767 [3AP]

CH-47 helicopters protective systems improvement: Senator Durbin, S13870 [4NO]

Civil service protection for Dept. of Defense civilian employees: Bobby L. Harnage, Sr., American Federation of Government Employees, H4553 [22MY]

———Carol A. Bonosaro and G. Jerry Shaw, Senior Executives Association, H4553 [22MY]

———Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H4553 [22MY]

———Colleen M. Kelley, National Treasury Employees Union, H4554 [22MY]

———Michael B. Styles, Federal Managers Association, H4552 [22MY]

Combat imminent danger pay and family separation allowance reduction proposals: Representative Ruppersberger, H7996 [5SE]

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

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) staff trip to People's Republic of China and North Korea: Keith Luse and Frank Jannuzi, S13716 [31OC]

Condemn religiously intolerant remarks by William G. Boykin: Representative Conyers, H9975 [28OC]

Conflict of interest allegations of Richard Perle relative to membership on Defense Policy Board: Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2673 [2AP]

Continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents: Senator Kennedy and Representative Capuano, S3895 [18MR]

Critical habitats of protected species designation relative to military readiness and conservation of protected species: Richard B. Myers, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S6813 [21MY]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths: Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H4601 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense funding: Richard B. Myers, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, H665 [13FE]

Dept. of Defense process for granting or renewal of security clearances for defense contractor personnel: Kenneth Delacruz, Metal Trades Council of New London County, H4588 [22MY]

———M.W. Toner, General Dynamics Corp., H4588 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense transfer of Vieques Island land to the Dept. of the Interior for use as a national wildlife refuge: Craig Manson, Dept. of the Interior, H3622 [1MY]

———Hansford T. Johnson, Dept. of the Navy, H3622 [1MY]

Dept. of Defense unfunded priority list: James G. Roche, Sec. of the Air Force, S4134 [20MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq: Edward R. Heath, Sr., DAV, S4749 [3AP]

———Richard B. Fuller, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), S4749 [3AP]

———Steve A. Robertson, American Legion, S4749 [3AP]

Equity for Reservists Pay Act: Jayson L. Spiegel, Reserve Officers Association of the U.S., E608 [27MR]

———Richard C. Alexander, National Guard Association of the U.S., E608 [27MR]

Foreign Service resignation relative to views on U.S. foreign policy: John B. Kiesling, Foreign Service, S3158 [5MR], S3400 [10MR], S3700, S3707 [13MR], E363 [4MR]

Homeland security funding: Senator Byrd, S2761 [26FE]

Impact Aid Program funding: Senate Impact Aid Coalition, S11010 [3SE]

Implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources: Senators Grassley and Wyden, S1446 [23JA]

International military education and training program funding for Indonesia contingent upon cooperation with U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S1382 [23JA]

———Senator Allard, S1383 [23JA]

Issuance of safety equipment and body armor for soldiers in Iraq: David Willet, S12812 [17OC]

Lack of medical assistance for Iraqi people: David J. Borell, H5385 [16JN]

Letter home from a soldier: Brandon S. Tobler, S4597 [1AP]

———Diego F. Rincon, E739 [11AP]

Low-yield nuclear weapons research and development: Colin L. Powell, Sec. of State, S6680, S6686 [20MY]

———James O. Ellis, Jr., Dept. of the Navy, S6680, S6686 [20MY]

———John P. Jumper, Dept. of the Air Force, S6679, S6686 [20MY]

———several scientists, S6669 [20MY]

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

———former Secs. of Defense, S7293 [4JN]

———Henry H. Shelton, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S7293 [4JN]

———Richard B. Myers, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S7289, S7293 [4JN]

Military Pay Comparability Act: Military Coalition, E831 [1MY]

National Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association support for Armed Forces in Southwest Asia: Senator Santorum, S9490 [16JY]

Naturalization requirements through Armed Forces service, naturalization benefits extension to Ready Reserve members, and posthumous benefits extension to surviving spouses, children, and parents: Dilia DeGrego, S7281 [4JN]

Naval Station Roosevelt Roads facilities usage: Resident Commissioner Acevedo-Vila, H6300, H6301 [8JY]

Navy and Marine Corps unfunded programs: Vern Clark and Michael W. Hagee, Dept. of Defense, S4134 [20MR]

News media coverage of U.S. actions relative to Iraq: Joel Simon, Committee To Protect Journalists, H1881 [13MR]

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

Nonproliferation of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction: several Russian leaders, H4585 [22MY]

———Valentina N. Pivnenko, Russian Duma, H4586 [22MY]

———Vasily F. Kuznetsov, Russian Duma, H4585 [22MY]

Overseas deployment of the National Guard and Reserves, S9375, S9376 [15JY]

———Donald Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense, S9375 [15JY]

———Michael P. Cline, Enlisted Association of the National Guard, S9382 [15JY]

———Richard C. Alexander, National Guard Association of the U.S., S9382 [15JY]

———Robert A. McIntosh, Reserve Officers Association, S9382 [15JY]

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

Reconstitution of portions of the Iraqi army: Senator Levin, S13764 [3NO]

Reduce failure rate of cluster bombs: William S. Cohen, Dept. of Defense, E1487 [15JY]

Release of information and footage on rescue of Jessica Lynch by U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq: Representative Kucinich, Committee on Government Reform (House), H4844 [3JN]

Repeal authorization of use of Armed Forces against Iraq: several Representatives, H1440 [27FE]

Request for Defense Policy Board minutes from meetings and financial records: Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2673 [2AP]

Request for indefinite leave of absence due to call to active military duty: Representative Buyer, H2274 [24MR]

Require medical examinations of troops entering Iraqi area before and after deployment: Representative Moore, E553 [24MR]

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: Representative Christopher H. Smith, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H3699 [7MY]

———Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3699 [7MY]

Supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Jeffrey D. Harvey, E2270 [6NO]

———L. Paul Bremer, III, Coalition Provisional Authority, S12646 [16OC]

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

———George Ylitelo, E701 [8AP]

———Heather Lake, E702 [8AP]

———Judy Belty, E613 [27MR]

———Kyle Thorn, E701 [8AP]

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

Tribute to Boeing Guard and Reserve Network: Rudy F. de Leon, Boeing Co., S4677 [2AP]

TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and their families: John F. Kane, Adjutants General Association of the U.S., S6662 [20MY]

———Military Coalition, S6662 [20MY]

———Richard C. Alexander, National Guard Association of the U.S., S6661 [20MY]

Troops Phone Home Free Act: Herschel L. Abbott, Jr., BellSouth Corp., S4616 [1AP]

———John Polumbo, AT&T Corp., S4617 [1AP]

———Milt Cornelius, Andrew Telephone Co., S4616 [1AP]

———Ronald Laudner, Omni Tel Communications, Inc., S4616 [1AP]

———Wayne B. Huyard, MCI, S4617 [1AP]

U.S. military field hospitals establishment in Iraq: Representative Kaptur, H5385 [16JN]

U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq: Charlie Daniels, H2389 [26MR]

———G.E. Patterson, Church of God in Christ, Inc., E471, E473 [13MR]

———Katrin Michael, H2390 [26MR]

———Larry Byrne, E480 [17MR]

———Nathaniel Smith, H1961 [19MR]

———President Bush, S4258 [21MR], H1958 [19MR]

———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Forces (House), H10542 [6NO]

———several members of California State Legislature, E594 [27MR]

U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq protesters: Matthew A. Etheridge, E546 [21MR]

Validity of intelligence services pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq: Representative Waxman, Committee on Government Reform (House), H5414 [17JN]

Veterans benefits funding: Dwight Radcliff, U.S. Veterans Initiative, Inc., H2575 [1AP]

———John Keaveney, New Directions, Inc., H2576 [1AP]

———Shad Meshad, National Veterans Foundation, H2576 [1AP]

Veterans Burial Benefits Improvement Act: Joseph L. Barnes, Fleet Reserve Association, S7011 [22MY]

———Raymond G. Boland, National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, Inc., S7011 [22MY]

———several veterans organizations, S7011 [22MY]

———William A. Isokait, National Funeral Directors Association, S7011 [22MY]

War on terrorism and homeland security funding relative to omnibus consolidated appropriations: Steve Abbot, Executive Office of the President, S1001 [16JA]

War Powers Resolution compliance: President Bush, S4269 [21MR]

Yazoo Basin Backwater Pumping Plant funding: J. Charles Fox and John Hankinson, EPA, S1398 [23JA]

Lists

Activated Arkansas National Guard and Reserve units, S4820 [3AP]

Activated Arkansas Reserve and National Guard units, S3246 [6MR]

Arkansas military units activated in support of war on terrorism and potential action against Iraq, S91 [9JA]

Congressional Black Caucus principles on military action in Iraq, H8376 [17SE]

Congressional staff contributing to passage of S. 1689, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC]

Crew of the U.S.S. Thresher, S4649 [1AP]

Indiana National Guard 293rd Division, E2201-E2204 [31OC]

Massachusetts Fifth Congressional District residents killed in terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, E1779 [11SE]

Massachusetts members of Armed Forces killed in action or who died while on active duty since terrorist attacks in 2001, H9971 [28OC], H10059 [29OC]

National Guard and Reserve strategic equipment, weapons, and technology needs, S4410 [26MR]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E256 [13FE]

New York First Congressional District residents killed in terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, H8196 [10SE]

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

Objectional provisions in H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9230 [10JY]

Organizations supporting Loretta Sanchez amendment to H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, on performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H4501 [21MY]

Quotes on pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9622 [21JY]

Strategic equipment, weapons, and technology needs of the National Guard and Reserve serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, S4135 [20MR]

Telephone companies that responded to Senator McCain's letter on S. 718, Troops Phone Home Free Act, S4618 [1AP]

Texas soldiers killed in military action in Iraq, E2360 [20NO]

Tuskegee Airmen from Michigan, S14387 [11NO]

U.S. Military Academy Class of 1980, H3346 [11AP]

West Virginia National Guard and Reserve units mobilized since September 11, 2001, S4085 [20MR]

Memorandums

Commending Public Servants for Their Dedication and Continued Service: Donald Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense, H3709 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense Health Care: GAO, H8890 [24SE]

Minority Staff Draft Memo on Investigation of Intelligence Gathered and Used as Rationale for Use of Armed Forces in Iraq: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), H11671 [20NO]

Messages

Continued Deployment of U.S. Forces to Kosovo: President Bush, S6248 [14MY]

Militarily Significant Benchmarks for Conditions Achieving Sustainable Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: President Bush, S1868 [4FE], H271 [4FE]

Militarily Significant Benchmarks for Conditions Achieving Sustainable Peace in Kosovo: President Bush, S1868 [4FE], H269 [4FE]

Presidential Determination Relative to Air Force Operations Location Near Groom Lake, NV: President Bush, S1809 [30JA], H250 [31JA]

Statutory Authority To Confiscate and Vest Certain Property of the Government of Iraq: President Bush, S4163 [20MR], H2264 [20MR]

Motions

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

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4610 [22MY], H6904, H6949 [16JY], H8063 [9SE], H8167 [10SE], H8257 [16SE], H8366 [17SE], H8468 [23SE], H8887 [24SE]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14417 [11NO], H11007 [7NO]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), H5989, H5990 [26JN]

———making (H.R. 2658), S9391 [15JY], S9451, S9455, S9463, S9470, S9479, S9480 [16JY], S9524, S9557 [17JY], H8255 [16SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9674 [17OC], H9770 [21OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, H10229 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12337, S12345, S12353 [2OC], S12509, S12514, S12521 [14OC], S12575, S12577 [15OC], S12668 [16OC], S12770, S12771, S12772, S12779, S12788, S12790, S12793, S12800 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2762, H2764 [3AP], H2870 [8AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4685, S4689 [2AP], S4751, S4769, S4780, S4784 [3AP]

Petitions

Opposition to Bush Administration approach to gain public consent for a preventive military strike against Iraq: intercollegiate debate community, E1443 [11JY]

Petitions and memorials

Arizona: national missile defense system, S3875 [18MR]

Mississippi: support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, S4097 [20MR]

Poems

``Armed With a Conscience,'' Daniel Colvin, E2255 [6NO]

``Cowboy Defends Us,'' Tina Willis, S14383 [11NO]

``For the Fallen Soldiers,'' Amanda Escareno, E71 [27JA]

``I Am a Small and Precious Child,'' Rita Turley, E767 [12AP]

``In Flanders Fields,'' John McCrae, H2240 [20MR]

``It Is the Solider,'' Charles M. Province, H1969 [19MR]

``It's All 'Bout the War in Iraq,'' Dulce Murilla, E1111 [3JN]

``Just Because You Call,'' Ernest Fodor, E1916 [30SE]

``Let's Roll America,'' Representative Owens, H1800 [12MR]

``Names,'' Billy Collins, S11383 [11SE], H8205 [11SE]

``On September 11,'' Danita Harris, E1781 [11SE]

``Our Freedom Fighters,'' John F. Kennedy Intermediate School, Deer Park, NY, Students, E702 [8AP]

``Peace,'' Elizabeth Barret, H1609 [5MR]

``Stop the War,'' Representative Owens, H1802 [12MR]

``These Troubled Times,'' Lisa Seviers, E611 [27MR]

``To Our Marines,'' Jessica Gulotta, E702 [8AP]

``We Are Fanatics for Peace,'' Representative Owens, E679 [3AP]

Prayers

Support for Troops Engaged in Military Action in Iraq: Jeff Stewart, E531 [20MR]

Press releases

VA Announces Record Budget, Health Care Changes: Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S4748 [3AP]

Proclamations

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

Tribute to Lorin C. Selby: Representative Ney, E1798 [16SE]

Questions and answers

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: Senator Levin and William J. Perry, S5823 [7MY]

Remarks in House

Abraham Lincoln (U.S.S.): tribute to Navy and Marine Corps crew (H. Res. 211), E916 [9MY]

Abrams battle tank: funding, H4418 [21MY]

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO: designate (H.R. 1609), H3655 [6MY], H3712 [7MY]

Afghanistan: reconstruction funding, H9599, H9600 [16OC], H9666 [17OC]

———U.S. policy, E1417 [8JY]

Aiken, Timothy D.: Dept. of Defense Douglas McArthur Leadership Award recipient, H4325 [20MY]

Air Force: procurement of tanker aircraft funding, H10986, H10989, H10990, H10993, H10999 [7NO]

al Jazeera (television network): decision to broadcast images of U.S. POW in Iraq, H2301 [25MR]

Albertsons Corp.: Idaho National Guard and Reserve Employer Support State Chairman Award recipient, E57 [8JA]

Allen, TX: tribute to visit by Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall exhibit, H4374 [21MY]

Antipersonnel landmines: eliminate use, H6298 [8JY]

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4222 [19MY], H4257, H4258, H4259, H4261 [20MY], H4372, H4374, H4402-H4511 [21MY], H4571-H4583, H4585-H4613 [22MY], H6904 [16JY], E955 [15MY], E1090, E1094 [2JN], E1200 [11JN], E2209 [4NO]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, H10990-H11008, H11122 [7NO], E2291 [12NO], E2303 [17NO], E2321, E2322, E2329 [19NO], E2343, E2354 [20NO]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 245), H4387-H4398 [21MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 247), H4542 [22MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 437), H10982-H10990 [7NO]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), corrections in engrossment, H4613 [22MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), motion to instruct conferees, H6904-H6907 [16JY], H8167-H8171, H8177, H8178 [10SE], H8366-H8369 [17SE], H8887-H8890 [24SE], E1859, E1868 [23SE], E1899 [25SE], E1968 [2OC]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), motion to recommit, H4610, H4611 [22MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), permission to file conference report, H10537 [6NO]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), unanimous-consent agreement, H4402 [21MY]

———convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, H9387, H9394, H9469-H9471, H9474 [15OC], H9488, H9490, H9523, H9541-H9543, H9565-H9582 [16OC], H9648, H9674-H9676 [17OC], H9770-H9775 [21OC], H10135 [30OC], E2101 [20OC], E2129 [24OC]

———eliminate authority to transfer certain funds in supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9591, H9592 [16OC]

———exempt war on terrorism from military construction projects funding in supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9600, H9601 [16OC]

———increase overall funding for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure through reductions in tax cuts, H5975-H5978, H5984, H5985, H5987, H5990 [26JN]

———making, unanimous-consent agreement, H5992 [26JN]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), H5979-H5990 [26JN], E1400 [27JN], E1418 [8JY]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), conference report, H10389-H10393 [5NO], E2253 [6NO]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), consideration (H. Res. 298), H5974-H5979 [26JN]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 429), H10373 [5NO]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), motion to recommit, H5989, H5990 [26JN]

———making (H.R. 2658), H6276-H6303 [8JY], E1448, E1452 [11JY], E1486 [15JY]

———making (H.R. 2658), conference report, H8784-H8793 [24SE], E2059 [16OC], E2437 [23NO]

———making (H.R. 2658), conference reports, E1931 [30SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H8021, H8064, H8071-H8077 [9SE], H8089, H8090 [10SE], H8261, H8263, H8273, H8275, H8276, H8279 [16SE], H8290, H8372-H8378 [17SE], H8406, H8408, H8409, H8471, H8481 [23SE], H8899-H8903 [24SE], H8908, H8937, H8941, H8944-H8947 [25SE], H8957, H8958, H8961, H8997, H8999-H9008, H9025-H9030 [30SE], H9036, H9037, H9038, H9074, H9077, H9079, H9083, H9096-H9104 [1OC], H9134, H9135, H9174, H9188, H9189, H9196-H9203 [2OC], H9256-H9258, H9261, H9264, H9268-H9279 [7OC], H9287, H9355-H9357, H9365, H9368-H9374 [8OC], E1948 [1OC], E2028 [10OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9383 [14OC], H9386, H9387, H9391-H9396, H9431-H9440, H9443-H9464, H9465, H9467-H9475 [15OC], H9487, H9488, H9509-H9529, H9585-H9609 [16OC], H9620-H9643, H9652-H9677, H9680-H9686 [17OC], H9710, H9718, H9719 [20OC], H9740, H9770, H9787 [21OC], H9974 [28OC], H10112 [29OC], E2086 [17OC], E2092, E2093, E2094, E2101 [20OC], E2107, E2112, E2115, E2118, E2120, E2123 [21OC], E2129 [24OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), amendment process, H9606 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, H10135, H10136, H10215-H10231 [30OC], H10316, H10323, H10332, H10335 [4NO], H10460, H10462 [6NO], E2200 [31OC], E2214, E2225 [4NO], E2270, E2271 [6NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (H. Res. 396), H9387 [15OC], H9491-H9508 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (H. Res. 401), H9643-H9652 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 424), H10211-H10214 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 424)—same-day consideration (H. Res. 421), H10206-H10210 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), motion to instruct conferees, H9770-H9775 [21OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), motion to recommit, H9674-H9676 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), unanimous-consent agreement, H9529, H9530, H9585, H9586 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), unanimous-consent request, H9386 [15OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security, H2517, H2559 [1AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2670, H2672, H2674-H2683, H2695 [2AP], H2707, H2708, H2709, H2718-H2757, H2759-H2809 [3AP], H2869, H2870, H2913 [8AP], H3043 [9AP], H3286, H3294, H3295 [10AP], E685 [3AP], E689, E695 [7AP], E701 [8AP], E716 [10AP], E737, E762 [11AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), conference report, H3385-H3405 [12AP], E833 [1MY]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, H3385 [12AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration (H. Res. 172), H2709-H2718 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), motion to instruct conferees, H2870-H2872 [8AP], E731 [10AP]

———require any emergency supplemental appropriations for reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, and the war on terrorism, be made available in allotments and in accordance with certain reporting requirements (H.R. 3132), H9395 [15OC]

———require matching of funds spent for Iraq reconstruction efforts be spent for domestic priorities, H2670 [2AP], H3019-H3021 [9AP]

Arlington National Cemetery: enact into law eligibility of certain reservists and their dependents for interment (H.R. 3659), E2474 [8DE]

———tribute to Army Old Guard maintaining watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Hurricane Isabel, H8408 [23SE], E1896 [25SE]

Armed Forces: alleviate delay in payment of the Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus to members who are mobilized (H.R. 1792), E777 [12AP]

———allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (H.R. 879), E280 [25FE]

———allow receipt of special pay by qualified dental officers while undergoing dental internship or residency training (H.R. 2287), E1101 [2JN]

———authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances, H4494-H4497 [21MY]

———authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances (H.R. 277), H2306 [25MR]

———authorize the use of military recreational facilities by any veteran with a compensable service-connected disability (H.R. 1917), E893 [9MY]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service, H8366-H8369 [17SE], H10317 [4NO], E1859, E1868 [23SE]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (H.R. 1714), H3058 [10AP]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (H.R. 1954), H4899-H4910, H4921 [4JN], E1176 [9JN]

———condemn proposed use of antipersonnel landmines in Iraq, H1697 [11MR]

———discharge of linguistic personnel relative to sexual orientation, E947 [14MY]

———domestic violence prevention and victims advocacy programs funding, H4392 [21MY]

———ensure military pay increases are comparable to private sector pay growth as measured by the Employment Cost Index (H.R. 1885), E830 [1MY]

———establish an institution devoted to studying peacekeeping operations and preparing for future peacekeeping missions, H4589 [22MY]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized, H8791, H8792 [24SE], H9562 [16OC]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (H.R. 2998), H9325-H9327 [8OC], H9520 [16OC], E1679 [4SE], E1918 [30SE], E2037, E2038 [15OC], E2059 [16OC], E2069 [17OC]

———expand eligibility for participation by members of the Selected Reserve and their dependents in the TRICARE program, H8887-H8890 [24SE], E1899 [25SE], E1968 [2OC]

———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, H9520 [16OC], H9626, H9627 [17OC]

———expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (H.R. 1691), H3057 [10AP]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (H. Con. Res. 177), H4847 [3JN], H4883-H4892, H4902, H4919 [4JN], E1139, E1156, E1170 [5JN], E1175 [9JN], E1198 [11JN]

———express concern for U.S. and allied personnel killed, wounded, or taken captive while engaged in the war on terrorism or the war with Iraq and offer sympathy to the families of those killed in action (H. Con. Res. 121), H2712 [3AP], E617 [31MR]

———extend and protect student financial aid for postsecondary education, H4586 [22MY]

———extend and protect student financial aid for postsecondary education (H. Res. 158), E560 [25MR]

———extend time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (H.R. 1924), E1175 [9JN]

———immunization of troops prior to deployment in Iraq, H9634, H9665 [17OC]

———impact of budget proposals on military families, H1912 [18MR]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (H.R. 2569), H9096 [1OC], H10452-H10454 [5NO], H10544, H10546 [6NO]

———improve medical care for reserve military personnel who served in Iraq, H9717 [20OC]

———increase amount of basic educational assistance for veterans under Montgomery GI Bill and eliminate reduction of basic pay for participation in the program (H.R. 1212), E435 [12MR]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3019), H9972 [28OC], E2154 [28OC]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), H9967, H9971, H9972, H9973, H9974, H9977 [28OC], H10058-H10062 [29OC], E2154 [28OC], E2184 [31OC]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), Senate amendments, H10367-H10373 [5NO]

———increase dependency and indemnity compensation payable to a surviving spouse of a member in any case in which there are dependent children (H.R. 1750), E764 [11AP]

———increase end strength, E2081 [17OC]

———increase pay and benefits for active and reserve military personnel in Iraq, H9597-H9599 [16OC], H9647 [17OC]

———increase the rate of imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance, H8167-H8171, H8177, H8178 [10SE]

———issue commemorative postage stamp in remembrance of victims of peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon (H. Res. 45), H329 [11FE]

———make the Transition Assistance Program for persons separating from active duty mandatory and furnish information about homelessness (H.R. 1906), E835 [1MY]

———modernization of National Guard and Reserves equipment, weapons, and technology funding through reductions in weapons inspectors funding, H9620, H9631-H9633 [17OC]

———outfitting and support supplies funding to members in Iraq, H9286 [8OC]

———pay one-time bonus to members who served or serve in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom, H9487 [16OC], H9622, H9623 [17OC]

———pay one-time bonus to members who served or serve in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (H.R. 3051), H8959, H9002 [30SE], H9079 [1OC]

———performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H4498-H4503 [21MY], H4592 [22MY], E955 [15MY]

———prohibit discrimination in the rental of housing to members (H.R. 621), E148 [6FE]

———provide automatic naturalization for noncitizen members ordered to serve in a combat zone and extend immigration benefits to the surviving family of members granted posthumous citizenship through death (H.R. 1850), E814 [30AP]

———provide automatic naturalization for noncitizen members ordered to serve in a combat zone during Operation Iraqi Freedom (H.R. 2887), E1599 [25JY]

———provide compensation to members of the Reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period, H4880 [4JN]

———provide compensation to members of the reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period, H9199 [2OC]

———provide compensation to members of the reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period (H.R. 1345), E607 [27MR]

———provide dislocation allowance to retired members and those on temporary disability retired list moving from their last duty station to designated home (H.R. 995), E332 [27FE]

———provide funding for the war in Iraq to date and the immediate return of troops, H2744-H2747 [3AP]

———provide medical and dental screening for National Guard and Reserves personnel prior to mobilization and extend transitional health care for servicemembers returning home from Iraq, H9770, H9772, H9773, H9775 [21OC]

———provide protections to members who terminate motor vehicle or residential leases entered into before permanent change of station or deployment orders or motor vehicle leases entered into before military service (H.R. 3024), E1728 [5SE]

———quality of life enhancements funding for members serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9562-H9565 [16OC]

———repeal authorization of use against Iraq (H. Con. Res. 2), H156 [27JA], H197 [28JA], H1440 [27FE], H1979 [19MR]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (H.J. Res. 24), H1610 [5MR], H1692 [11MR]

———require States to charge in-State tuition rates to members and their dependents who are domiciled or stationed on active duty in that State (H.R. 1991), E874 [6MY]

———require troops entering Iraqi area receive medical examinations before and after deployment, E553 [24MR]

———reservists health care readiness funding, E1452 [11JY]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (H.R. 3474), E2258 [6NO]

———restore the tax-exempt status of death gratuity payments (H.R. 693), H6585 [10JY], H7230 [22JY], H8019 [9SE], H8260 [16SE], H8405 [23SE], H8891 [24SE], H8938 [25SE], H9076 [1OC], H9788 [21OC]

———role of women members in combat situations, E1223 [11JN]

———supply and issuance of Interceptor Kevlar vests, H9465, H9472, H9473 [15OC], H9634, H9635, H9665 [17OC]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, H2134, H2135, H2165, H2207, H2258 [20MR], H2281, H2302 [25MR], H2388-H2398 [26MR], H2404 [27MR], H2521, H2522 [1AP], H2670, H2671, H2672, H2683-H2689 [2AP], H2718 [3AP], H2846-H2852 [7AP], H2866, H2912, H2917 [8AP], H2943 [9AP], H3057, H3295 [10AP], H3344 [11AP], H3404, H3405 [12AP], H3746, H3747 [7MY], H10460, H10537, H10538 [6NO], E531, E537, E538 [20MR], E549 [21MR], E568 [25MR], E611, E613 [27MR], E650, E652 [2AP], E701 [8AP], E767 [12AP], E849, E855 [1MY], E1257 [13JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, E1894 [25SE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2226, H2227-H2251 [20MR], H2387 [26MR], E554, E555 [24MR], E561, E564, E571, E573 [25MR], E581, E585 [26MR], E599, E603 [27MR], E621 [31MR], E636 [1AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (H. Con. Res. 103), H2250 [20MR], E542 [20MR]

———tribute, H1441 [27FE], H1715 [11MR], H1817 [13MR], H1940 [18MR], H1960 [19MR], H2707 [3AP]

———tribute (H.J. Res. 27), H1591-H1601 [5MR], H2227, H2229 [20MR], E402 [7MR]

———tribute (H.J. Res. 27), unanimous-consent agreement, H1490 [4MR]

———tribute to 173rd Airborne Brigade, H2450 [27MR]

———tribute to Army National Guard 495th Transportation Co., H9037 [1OC]

———tribute to businesses and business owners for support of our troops and their families (H. Res. 201), H4892-H4895, H4902, H4920 [4JN], E1174 [9JN], E1189 [10JN], E1198 [11JN]

———tribute to members injured in military action in Iraq, H7234 [22JY]

———tribute to members killed in attack on U.S. helicopter in Iraq, H10240 [4NO]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, H2557 [1AP], H3405 [12AP], H6468 [10JY], H9988 [29OC], H10317 [4NO], E784 [12AP], E845 [1MY], E1047 [22MY], E1124 [4JN], E1609 [25JY], E1767 [11SE], E2360 [20NO]

———tribute to members who were deployed in Operation Restore Hope to provide humanitarian assistance to Somalia in 1993 (H. Con. Res. 291), H9839-H9841 [28OC], E2160 [30OC], E2187, E2199 [31OC]

———tribute to military personnel killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan, E631 [1AP]

———tribute to National Guard 507th Maintenance Group and 11th Air Defense Artillery, H2294 [25MR]

———tribute to pilots, H1631-H1635 [5MR]

———tribute to the Marine Corps 2d Battalion, 23d Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, E850 [1MY]

———tribute to Third District of Arkansas World War II Bronze Star Medal recipients, H11659 [20NO]

———tribute to women, H2314 [26MR], E1064 [22MY]

———U.S. involvement in Liberian civil war (H. Con. Res. 255), E1602 [25JY]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H124, H131, H132 [8JA], H142, H143, H156-H159, H162, H163 [27JA], H174, H178 [28JA], H231 [29JA], H277 [5FE], H382, H383 [11FE], H450-H454 [12FE], H694 [13FE], H1278, H1304 [25FE], H1359-H1361, H1363, H1388-H1390 [26FE], H1445-H1447 [27FE], H1476, H1478, H1492, H1496-H1501 [4MR], H1603, H1604, H1605, H1606, H1608-H1611, H1618, H1619 [5MR], H1658, H1659, H1662-H1676 [6MR], H1697, H1714, H1716, H1719-H1723, H1735-H1741 [11MR], H1779, H1797 [12MR], H1815, H1878, H1894-H1898 [13MR], H1905 [17MR], H1912, H1913, H1926, H1927, H1932-H1938, H1944-H1950 [18MR], H1960, H1961, H2102, H2103, H2105, H2117-H2129 [19MR], H2135, H2163 [20MR], H2280, H2300, H2302 [25MR], H2449-H2454 [27MR], H2509 [31MR], H2518 [1AP], H2846-H2852 [7AP], H2914 [8AP], H2942, H3042-H3047 [9AP], H3055 [10AP], H3676 [6MY], H4372 [21MY], H5472 [18JN], H9720-H9725 [20OC], H9823 [28OC], E15 [8JA], E135 [5FE], E151, E167 [6FE], E210 [13FE], E363 [4MR], E401, E408 [7MR], E503, E508 [18MR], E516 [19MR], E538 [20MR], E594 [27MR], E640 [1AP], E650 [2AP], E679 [3AP], E971 [15MY], E1036 [21MY], E1111 [3JN], E1251 [13JN]

———use of military health care system and commissary stores by unremarried former spouses of members if the former spouse left the marriage due to domestic violence or unbearable conditions (H.R. 2393), E1174 [9JN]

———waive certain marriage requirements for spouses of members killed on active duty to petition to be a relative and bar fees relative to posthumous citizenship for aliens killed on active duty, H4904 [4JN]

———waive certain marriage requirements for spouses of members killed on active duty to petition to be a relative and bar fees relative to posthumous citizenship for aliens killed on active duty (H.R. 1799), E775 [12AP]

Armed Forces Day: observance, H4021 [14MY]

Armed Forces Relief Trust: tribute to radio and television fundraising drive for military families, E2249 [6NO], E2301, E2306 [17NO], E2328, E2333 [19NO]

Arms control: reduction of nuclear weapons and application of savings to certain domestic initiatives (H.R. 2647), E1393 [27JN]

———support nonproliferation programs, H4171 [15MY], H4585, H4590 [22MY]

Army: tribute to 101st Airborne Division, H681 [13FE], H11183 [17NO], E477 [13MR]

———tribute to 106th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, H419 [12FE], H681 [13FE]

———tribute to 415th Civil Affairs Co., E249 [13FE]

———tribute to Reserve 373rd Support Battalion and the 450th Chemical Battalion, H1816 [13MR]

Army Air Force Exchange Service: funding, E2093 [20OC]

Army Pvt. Shawn Pahnke Manhattan Post Office, Manhattan, IL: designate (H.R. 3537), E2358 [20NO]

Army Staff Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid Malden Post Office, Malden, IL: designate (H.R. 3536), E2358 [20NO]

Augusta, GA: tribute to the Army Reserve 319th Transportation Co., H2912 [8AP]

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, H2784, H2785 [3AP], H2870-H2872, H2913, H2917 [8AP], E731 [10AP]

———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 (H.R. 1553), E654 [2AP]

———research, development, and deployment of technology to protect commercial aircraft from man-portable air defense systems, H2793 [3AP]

Bankruptcy: provide protection for military personnel and unemployed individuals, H1988 [19MR]

Barulli, Larry: Bayonne Detachment of the Marine Corps League Lance Corporal Stanley J. Kopcinski Memorial Award recipient, E1199 [11JN]

Belgium: adoption of law giving courts jurisdiction over war crimes committed anywhere in the world, H5819 [25JN]

Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLC: tribute to treatment of junior partner serving in the military in Iraq, E2494 [8DE]

Black History Month: observance, E360 [4MR]

B-1 bomber: funding, H4418 [21MY]

Boykin, William G.: comments on religion and war on terrorism, H9741 [21OC]

———condemn religiously intolerant remarks (H. Res. 419), H9975 [28OC]

Bradshaw, Kenneth L., Jr.: Purple Heart recipient, E2511 [8DE]

Bremerton, WA: land transfer, H4590 [22MY]

Brigadier General (AUS-Ret.) John H. McLain Post Office, Sarasota, FL: designate (H.R. 3068), H9702, H9703 [20OC], E2113 [21OC]

B-2 stealth bomber: funding, H4417 [21MY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H6282 [8JY]

———combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H5913 [25JN], H6991, H6992, H6995 [16JY]

———create reserve fund for costs associated with use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, H2141, H2143 [20MR]

Bulgaria: commend support, cooperation, and assistance in combating international terrorism, E1139 [5JN]

Bush, President: contents of State of the Union Message relative to pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H9509 [16OC], H9704 [20OC]

———reaction to speech on U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln announcing end of military action in Iraq, H3979 [13MY]

———remarks on attacks by Iraqi insurgents, H6276 [8JY]

———report relative to the use of military force against Iraq, H1957 [19MR]

———request report entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and other materials on planning for reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq (H. Res. 364), H9026, H9027 [30SE]

———tribute to homeland and national security policies, H8956 [30SE]

———U.N. speech on reconstruction efforts in Iraq, H8895 [24SE]

Business and industry: protection of manufacturing and industrial base relative to maintaining a strong defense base, H8290 [17SE]

———use of U.S. industrial companies and technical assistance firms for war production, H4392 [21MY], H4587 [22MY]

Buy American Act: compliance relative to ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, E2021 [8OC]

———require use of domestic products, H3658 [6MY]

Buyer, Representative: call to active military duty, H2226 [20MR]

California: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (H. Res. 425), H10377-H10384 [5NO], E2214 [4NO], E2555 [15DE]

Camp Blanding, FL: return of Florida Air National Guard 22d RED HORSE Squadron, H9288 [8OC]

Camp Pendleton, CA: effect of environmental restrictions on Marine Corps training maneuvers, H4549 [22MY], H10985 [7NO]

Cheney, Vice President: relationship with Halliburton Co., H10112, H10116, H10122-H10128 [29OC]

———relationship with Halliburton (company), H2510 [31MR]

Chesterfield County, VA: tribute to efforts to assist military reservists called to active duty, E1662 [25JY]

CH-47 helicopters: improve protective systems, H10999 [7NO]

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.: Dept. of Defense National Committee for the Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve Seven Seals award recipient, E2060 [16OC]

———Rhode Island Guard and Reserve Pro Patria award recipient, E2060 [16OC]

Citrus County, FL: tribute to Korean War Veterans chapter 192 dedication of Korean War memorial, E1686 [4SE]

Civil liberties: support citizens' right to assemble and protest against war, H2135 [20MR], H3659 [6MY]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (H.R. 3084), E1794 [16SE]

Clinton, William J.: assess validity of pre-conflict intelligence analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in certain military conflicts, H7008-H7011 [16JY]

Cold War Veterans Association: commemorate U.S. victory in the Cold War, E854 [1MY]

Colleges and universities: tribute to U.S. war college system, H2839 [7AP]

Collier, Peter: tribute to book ``Medal of Honor'', E2111 [21OC]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (H. Con. Res. 257), E2395 [22NO]

Commerce City, CO: tribute to Adams City High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC program, E2470 [8DE]

Committee on Appropriations (House): appropriations allocation revisions to H.R. 1559, supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security, H3662 [6MY]

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, H10460 [6NO], H11671 [20NO]

Compact of Free Association: tribute to alliance with the Marshall Islands and Micronesia, E900 [9MY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 108th Congress, H12880 [8DE]

Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues: tribute to Women in Military Wreath Laying Ceremony, E1064 [22MY]

Contracts: improve process for granting or renewal of security clearances for defense contractor personnel, H4588 [22MY]

———promote public-private competition for contracts and procurement, H4593 [22MY]

Cooperative Threat Reduction Program: funding, H4394, H4411-H4413 [21MY]

Corps of Engineers: funding, H7125, H7126 [18JY]

———tribute to participation in Lewis and Clark Expedition bicentennial celebration, E2128 [24OC]

Corpus Christi, TX: tribute to Flour Bluff High School Navy Junior ROTC program, E921 [9MY]

———tribute to Incarnate World Academy students' fundraising efforts to purchase calling cards for members of the Armed Forces serving overseas, E971 [15MY]

Credit unions: tribute for services provided to military personnel, E1249 [13JN]

Data Systems Analysts, Inc.: anniversary, E2296 [14NO]

De Genova, Nicholas: condemn remarks relative to use of Armed Forces against Iraq, E650 [2AP]

Death and dying: restrict public identification of military casualties to no sooner than 24 hours after notification of next-of-kin (H.R. 2016), E889 [7MY]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: prohibit funding for recommended base closures and realignments, H6302, H6303 [8JY], E1448 [11JY]

———require roads to remain open to local residents following base closures, H4589 [22MY]

Defense Production Act: applicability to critical infrastructure protection and restoration, H9418 [15OC]

———reauthorize (S. 1680), H9416-H9418 [15OC], E2050 [15OC]

———reauthorize (S. 1680), Senate amendment, H12861, H12862 [8DE]

———require report on minority contracting, H9417 [15OC]

Degaetano, Sebastian: Purple Heart recipient, E2512 [8DE]

Denmark: express gratitude for participation in military action in Iraq, H6873 [16JY]

Dept. of Commerce: oversee interagency team that works with foreign countries to mitigate effects of foreign offset contracts on U.S. businesses, H9417 [15OC]

Dept. of Education: provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency, H4587 [22MY]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 1412), H2522-H2527 [1AP], E561 [25MR], E663 [3AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Office of Domestic Preparedness funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H2764-H2769 [3AP]

Dept. of State: postwar Iraq peacekeeping funding, H2763 [3AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend health care coverage to qualified World War II Filipino veterans, H7187-H7189 [21JY], E1565 [23JY]

———extend health care coverage to qualified World War II Filipino veterans (H.R. 2352), E1165 [5JN], E2193 [31OC]

———health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq, H2713, H2796, H2797 [3AP]

———repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation (H.R. 1726), H5256 [11JN]

Disasters: clarify authority to respond to environmental emergencies (H.R. 638), E158 [6FE]

Diseases: diabetes research, treatment, and prevention funding, H6282 [8JY]

———muscular dystrophy research funding, H6282 [8JY]

District of Columbia: provide Mayor with the authority to call on the National Guard (H.R. 2820), E1558 [23JY]

Domestic policy: impact of spending priorities on social and domestic programs, H162 [27JA]

Dorchester (U.S.S): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, E111 [29JA]

Dunnellon, FL: anniversary of Wall-Rives American Legion Post 58, E895 [9MY]

Ecology and environment: exemption from certain environmental regulations, H1778 [12MR], H1909 [18MR], H2374 [26MR], H2923, H2926, H2927 [8AP], H3977 [13MY], H4222 [19MY], H4257, H4258, H4259, H4261 [20MY], H4374, H4389, H4394, H4395, H4409, H4415, H4417, H4419, H4492, H4493 [21MY], H4551, H4554, H4601, H4607, H4609 [22MY]

———exemption from certain environmental regulations relative to sonar use on submarines, H10985, H10988 [7NO]

———study effects of perchlorate in drinking water on human beings, H4589 [22MY]

Economy: effects of war, H1494 [4MR]

Egg Harbor Township, NJ: New Jersey Air National Guard 177th Fighter Wing recipient of Air Force Outstanding Unit Commendation award, E1931 [30SE], E2136 [28OC]

Electronics: prohibit the Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security from purchasing equipment containing electronic components that are not manufactured in the U.S. (H.R. 2974), E1632 [25JY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (H.R. 932), H1362 [26FE]

———effect of reduced Impact Aid Program funding on certain military service-dependent economies, H1357, H1376 [26FE], E304, E307 [27FE]

Emmett, ID: tribute to Rumor Mill Bakery's recognition of veterans and active duty personnel, E804 [30AP]

Employment: ensure that defense-related contracts are filled by U.S. defense workers, H4587, H4591 [22MY]

Endangered species: modify requirements applicable to limitation on designation of critical habitat for protected species relative to military readiness and conservation of protected species, H11002 [7NO]

Engineered Fabrics Corp.: Defense Contract Management Agency Commander's Medallion of Outstanding Warfight Support award recipient, H9288 [8OC]

Executive Office of the President: alleged leak of personal information on author of news story on morale of U.S. troops, E1535 [18JY]

———efforts to present positive media coverage of war and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, H11194 [17NO], H11509 [18NO]

———expand the use of cooperative threat reduction funds to enhance national security activities of the Depts. of Energy and Defense, H2770 [3AP]

Exercise Tiger Foundation: tribute to National Adopt a Serviceman Program honorees, E2375 [21NO]

Family Advocacy Program: funding, H9624 [17OC]

F/A-22 Raptor aircraft: development, E981 [15MY]

FCC: allocate spectrum for the enhancement of wireless services and invest wireless spectrum auction proceeds for military and educational digital era preparedness (H.R. 1396), E545 [21MR]

Federal employees: ensure civil service protection for civilian employees, H4395, H4410, H4411, H4413, H4414, H4416, H4417 [21MY], H4534, H4545-H4550, H4552, H4594, H4595, H4603, H4605, H4607, H4610, H4611 [22MY], H10989, H10996, H10997, H10998 [7NO]

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving, H9014 [30SE], H9681 [17OC]

———prohibit funding to alter existing civilian personnel system, H6302 [8JY]

FEMA: executive order giving authority to impose martial law, H1724 [11MR]

Firefighters: expedite process by which military aircraft may be used to fight wildfires, H4586, H4587 [22MY]

Folsom, John L.: Purple Heart recipient, E2507 [8DE]

Foreign aid: prohibit direct financial assistance to certain countries, H9635, H9636 [17OC]

———provide sufficient health care personnel and medical supplies to Iraq, H5383 [16JN], H5453 [17JN]

———require large companies submit a subcontracting plan prior to being awarded a contract for reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9637 [17OC]

Foreign countries: report on response to any country initiating certain legal actions against U.S. officials, H4507, H4508 [21MY]

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in military action in Iraq, H3979 [13MY]

———express support for, and assess the status of, the war on terrorism, H9619 [17OC], H9726-H9732 [20OC], H9789-H9793 [21OC], H10240, H10319 [4NO], H12106 [21NO], E2147 [28OC]

———use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds for projects and activities to address proliferation threats outside the states of the former Soviet Union (H.R. 2063), E919 [9MY]

———waive restrictions on use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds to address proliferation threats in former Soviet states and for chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia (H.R. 182), H25 [7JA]

Fort Bayard, NM: designate historic district as a national historic landmark (H.R. 2059), H8415 [23SE]

Fort Benning, GA: Army Communications of Excellence Chief of Staff Award recipient, E861 [1MY]

Fort Bliss, TX: tribute to Army 507th Maintenance Company, E1580 [24JY]

Fort Detrick, MD: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 271), H9059-H9061 [1OC]

Fort Drum, NY: tribute to Army 10th Mountain Division soldiers killed or injured in Black Hawk Helicopter crash, E494, E508 [18MR]

Fort Riley, KS: anniversary, H9001 [30SE]

France: actions relative to U.S. use of Armed Forces against Iraq, H3686 [7MY]

———repeal of grade requirement for defense attache, H4509, H4510 [21MY]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (H.R. 2396), H5060 [9JN], H6310-H6312 [8JY]

Freedom Fiesta Week: observance, E1580 [24JY]

Funding, H3043 [9AP]

Georgia: tribute to Medical College of Georgia and Fort Gordon, GA, for disaster emergency response training, H9134 [2OC]

Gold Star Mothers of America (organization): tribute to Gold Star Mother's Day, E1931 [30SE]

Government regulations: reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, H4374 [21MY]

———strike repeal of reporting requirements relative to military deployment activities, humanitarian assistance expenditures, and civilian workforce management, H4600 [22MY]

Greeley, CO: 137th Space Warning Squadron recipient of National Guard Association of the U.S. Distinguished Mission Support Plaque, E1753 [10SE]

Hardin, Thomas, Jr.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, E1689 [4SE]

Harrison, Jesse M.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, E1160 [5JN]

Health: provide health care for active duty National Guard and Reserve personnel and their families, H2729 [3AP]

Henderson, NV: tribute to Basic High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC unit, E2431 [23NO]

Higher Education Act: provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (H.R. 1168), H1783 [12MR], H1930 [18MR], H2524 [1AP]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 252), E1615 [25JY]

Hispanic Americans: tribute to Armed Forces, E2048 [15OC]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, E2048 [15OC]

House of Representatives: legislative program, H2444-H2446 [27MR]

Hove, LaVon C.: Purple Heart recipient, E2510 [8DE]

Huntington, NY: tribute to Taylor Finley Middle School for participation in E-Mail Our Troops Project, H2372 [26MR]

Impact Aid Program: funding, H6516, H6520 [10JY]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish, H7203, H7205-H7208, H7216-H7222 [21JY]

———establish (H.R. 2625), H6843 [15JY], H6991, H6992, H6997, H7007 [16JY], H7163 [18JY], E1387 [27JN]

Indiana: tribute to Army National Guard, H1441 [27FE]

———tribute to National Guard 293rd Division, E2201 [31OC]

Indonesia: make international military education and training program funding contingent on cooperation with U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks, H6814 [15JY], H7412-H7414 [23JY], E1506 [18JY]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H4760 [2JN], H4955-H4957, H4968 [4JN], H4983, H4984 [5JN], H5060, H5067-H5069, H5081-H5086 [9JN], H5098, H5099, H5154 [10JN], H5178, H5246, H5249 [11JN], H5413, H5418 [17JN], H5473, H5536 [18JN], H5705-H5710 [23JN], H5718 [24JN], H5832-H5836, H5869-H5874, H5891 [25JN], H6351 [9JY], H6468, H6469, H6587 [10JY], H6683, H6684, H6686-H6689, H6692-H6699 [14JY], H6710, H6721, H6843-H6850 [15JY], H6872, H6873, H7007 [16JY], H7024, H7025 [17JY], H7163-H7165 [18JY], H7172, H7205, H7207, H7208, H7216-H7222 [21JY], H7235 [22JY], H7334, H7335 [23JY], H7776 [25JY], H7814, H7816, H7821 [3SE], H7844 [4SE], H8002 [5SE], H8225, H8259, H8277-H8281 [16SE], H8290 [17SE], H8470 [23SE], H8938 [25SE], H9080, H9082 [1OC], H9201 [2OC], H9268-H9270 [7OC], H9365 [8OC], H9988, H10112 [29OC], H10240 [4NO], H10986 [7NO], H11202, H11203 [17NO], H11631, H11633 [19NO], H11874-H11877 [20NO], E1207 [11JN], E1319 [20JN], E1443, E1447 [11JY], E1493 [17JY], E1545 [21JY], E1567 [23JY]

———require report on investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H11434 [18NO]

Iraq: assessment of reconstruction efforts, E1178-E1180 [9JN], E1205 [11JN]

———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H3740-H3742 [7MY], H4848 [3JN], H4965-H4967 [4JN], H5060, H5081-H5086 [9JN], H5656-H5658 [19JN], H5705-H5710 [23JN], H6275, H6276, H6322, H6339-H6345 [8JY], H6433 [9JY], H6692-H6699 [14JY], H6993, H6995 [16JY], H7216-H7222 [21JY], H7233, H7234, H7235, H7236 [22JY], H7458 [24JY], H7815 [3SE], H8067 [9SE], H8213 [11SE], H8224, H8225, H8264 [16SE], H8288 [17SE], H8407, H8472-H8484 [23SE], H8909 [25SE], H8961, H9011-H9020 [30SE], H9037, H9080, H9096-H9104 [1OC], H9189, H9191 [2OC], H9718, H9719 [20OC], H9742, H9789-H9793 [21OC], H10122-H10128 [29OC], H10223 [30OC], H10323 [4NO], H10348, H10443 [5NO], H10461, H10540-H10544 [6NO], H11199-H11204 [17NO], H11364 [18NO], H11519, H11631-H11634 [19NO], H11875-H11877 [20NO], H12893-H12896 [8DE], E1319 [20JN], E2450-E2453 [23NO], E2508 [8DE], E2552 [15DE]

———cost estimates of rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, H1938 [18MR]

———cost estimates of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, H1931 [18MR], H2167, H2168, H2264 [20MR], H2393 [26MR], H2695 [2AP]

———cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, H7816-H7822 [3SE], H8372-H8378 [17SE], H9368-H9374 [8OC]

———estimates of cost and numbers of Armed Forces needed for military action in Iraq, H8090 [10SE]

———facilitate treatments of injured Iraqi children at U.S. health facilities, H4590 [22MY]

———feasibility of using small, minority-owned businesses and women-owned businesses in post-conflict reconstruction, H4591, H4592 [22MY]

———health effects of depleted uranium, H1609 [5MR]

———improvements in education under Coalition Provisional Authority and AID, H9742 [21OC]

———interim report on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, E2233 [5NO]

———Iraqi Relief and Reconstruction Fund funding, H9594 [16OC]

———perceived role in terrorist attacks on U.S., H9039 [1OC]

———prohibit funding for universal health care, H6282 [8JY]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts, H10462 [6NO]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (H.R. 3673), E2547 [8DE]

———promote establishment of an independent commission to study the basis of the determination of the existence of weapons mass destruction, H7431, H7432 [23JY]

———prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (S. Con. Res. 34), H3042 [9AP]

———reconstruction, H4414 [21MY]

———reduce reconstruction funding for oil importation, H9586-H9588, H9592, H9593 [16OC], H9740 [21OC], E2086 [17OC]

———report on congressional delegation trip, H9004-H9008, H9011-H9014 [30SE]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict petroleum industry infrastructure reconstruction, H9633 [17OC], H10122-H10128 [29OC]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, H2799 [3AP], H7240 [22JY]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction, H4174 [15MY], H4418 [21MY], H9588, H9589 [16OC]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (H.R. 1888), E825 [1MY]

———require executive agencies to provide specific information to Congress when an agency awards no-bid or sole-source contracts using funds from the Iraqi Relief and Reconstruction Fund, H9595 [16OC]

———require Presidential report to Congress on a schedule for transfer of power to the Iraqi people and efforts to internationalize military operations and reconstruction, H9630, H9631 [17OC]

———require reports to Congress on awarding of reconstruction contracts to foreign companies, H9625 [17OC]

———require that Federal contractors involved in post-conflict reconstruction provide a veterans hiring preference (H.R. 1920), E1175 [9JN]

———role of weapons inspections in disarmament pursuant to U.N. resolutions, H142, H143, H156-H159 [27JA], H174, H178 [28JA], H231 [29JA], H277 [5FE], H1603, H1604 [5MR], H1932-H1938 [18MR], H1961 [19MR]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention, H2301 [25MR], H2315 [26MR], H2404 [27MR], H2521 [1AP], H2589 [2AP], H3057 [10AP]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (H. Con. Res. 118), H2336-H2344 [26MR], E601, E612 [27MR], E617 [31MR]

———tribute to Meijer, Inc., and United Parcel Service of America, Inc., for shipment of toys to Iraqi orphanages, E2300 [17NO]

———tribute to reconstruction efforts of Iraqis, H6872 [16JY]

———tribute to reopening of schools, H9038 [1OC]

———trip findings of several Representatives relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H9388-H9391 [15OC]

———U.N. involvement in peacekeeping and reconstruction, E1693 [4SE]

———U.S. policy, H7815-H7822 [3SE], H8071-H8077 [9SE]

Israel: make arrangements for safe port visits by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to Haifa, Israel, H4587 [22MY]

Johnson, Shoshana N.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 210), E1425 [8JY]

Kennedy, Senator: comments relative to President Bush and U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H8470 [23SE], H8494 [24SE]

KMJ-Radio (Fresno, CA): tribute to Operation Appreciation community event, E1008 [21MY]

Korea, Republic of: withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces and end of defense guarantee (H. Con. Res. 46), E239 [13FE]

Korean War: commemoration, H5822 [25JN], H7335 [23JY], H7621 [25JY], E1647, E1663 [25JY], E1686 [4SE], E1749 [9SE]

Kuna, ID: tribute to citizens who finished spring planting for Samuel Johnston during military deployment, E723 [10AP]

La Habra, CA: destruction of September 11th memorial by antiwar protesters, H1816, H1817 [13MR]

Ledbetter, Emmett: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, E1264 [16JN]

Lemoore, CA: tribute to Lemoore Naval Air Station pilots who engaged in military action in Iraq, E986 [15MY]

Liberty (U.S.S.): research on Israeli attack on U.S. vessel, E1520 [18JY]

Luke AFB, AZ: Barry M. Goldwater Range access preservation funding, H5986 [26JN]

Lynch, Jessica: release of information and footage on rescue by U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq, H4844 [3JN]

———tribute to rescue by U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq, H2591 [2AP], H3344, H3346, H3347 [11AP], E729 [10AP], E746 [11AP]

March AFB, CA: tribute to organizations for efforts on behalf of members deployed to Iraq, E594 [27MR]

Marine Capt. Ryan Beaupre St. Anne Post Office, St. Anne, IL: designate (H.R. 3538), E2358 [20NO]

Marine Corps: anniversary, E2272 [6NO], E2295 [14NO]

———anniversary of women in service, E249 [13FE]

Maritime Security Program: use of U.S.-flag commercial vessels for military and national security purposes, H4592 [22MY], E2495 [8DE]

McAlester, OK: tribute to McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, H2315 [26MR]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (H.R. 672), H1355-H1356 [26FE]

Medicare: allow negotiated pricing for prescription drugs, H5912 [25JN]

Medicare Eligible Military Retiree Health Care Consensus Task Force: establish (H.R. 62), E3 [8JA]

Memorial Day: observance, H4374 [21MY], E1077 [23MY]

Michigan: tribute to 110th Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard, E996 [19MY]

———tribute to Air and Army National Guard, E1469 [14JY]

Michigan Military Moms (organization): tribute, E1456 [11JY]

Middle East: U.S. policy, H2812 [3AP]

———U.S. policy relative to war and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, H12896-H12901 [8DE]

Military Selective Service Act: repeal (H.R. 487), E91 [29JA]

Minnesota: tribute to 135th Infantry, H5904 [25JN]

Missouri: observance of Omar Bradley Day, E1157 [5JN]

Mitchell, William: issue posthumous commission to the grade of major general in the Army (H.R. 2755), H9322-H9325 [8OC]

Montgomery County, MD: dedication of memorial to victims of terrorist attacks, E1907 [25SE]

Month of the Military Child: observance, H2521 [1AP]

Monticello, NY: anniversary of Ruddick Trowbridge American Legion Post No. 73, E1693 [4SE]

Montrose, CO: tribute to Army National Guard 109th Medical Battalion, E411 [7MR]

Mothers Against Saddam Hussein (MASH) (organization): tribute, E1118 [3JN]

NAACP: anniversary of the Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs Awards Dinner, E1498 [17JY]

National Commission on Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq: establish, H5868 [25JN]

National Guard: clarify that the weapons of mass destruction team be classified as a first responder to domestic terrorism and qualify for hostile fire and imminent danger pay, H4587 [22MY]

———tribute to Indiana 1st Battalion and 152d Infantry, H1781 [12MR]

———tribute to New York Air National Guard 106th Air Rescue Wing for participation in CH-47 helicopter rescue in Iraq, E2474 [8DE]

———Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams funding, H6299, H6300 [8JY]

National security: alert status of Homeland Security Advisory System, H396 [12FE]

———assess military construction requirements necessary to support homeland defense missions, E1090 [2JN]

———funding, H1893 [13MR]

———homeland security funding, H2726 [3AP]

———military readiness of U.S. forces, E291 [26FE]

———national missile defense system, H64 [8JA], H2151 [20MR]

———national missile defense system funding, H6299 [8JY], H10996 [7NO]

———require all young persons to perform a period of military or civilian service (H.R. 163), E40 [8JA]

———require successful testing of a national missile defense system before deployment, H4414 [21MY]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, H397 [12FE]

NATO: reevaluate deployment of U.S. Armed Forces in Europe, H4510, H4511 [21MY]

———report on costs for current NATO headquarters location and cost of relocation to another member country, H4508, H4509 [21MY]

———support peacekeeping within Iraq (H.R. 2112), E982 [15MY]

Navy: tribute to VFA-201 Naval Reserve Squadron, H2708 [3AP]

Navy Day: observance, E2151 [28OC]

Nevada: tribute to National Guard, E784 [12AP]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E256 [13FE]

New York, NY: City Council resolution relative to U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq, E570 [25MR]

News media: coverage of U.S. actions relative to Iraq, H1388-H1390 [26FE]

———coverage of U.S. military action against Iraq, H1880 [13MR], H1925 [18MR], H4794 [3JN], E487 [18MR]

Niagara Falls, NY: Air Reserve Station construction funding, E2253 [6NO]

North Myrtle Beach Republican Club: tribute to efforts to support troops engaged in military action in Iraq, E530 [20MR]

Novak, Robert: condemn use of name of CIA operative in newspaper column, H7232 [22JY]

Nuclear weapons: allow research while limiting development of low-yield nuclear weapons, H6904-H6907 [16JY], H10995 [7NO]

———conventional weapons to defeat hardened targets funding through reductions in robust nuclear Earth penetrator program, H4503-H4506 [21MY]

———development of earth penetrator weapons, H7124 [18JY]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons, H11005 [7NO], H11401 [18NO]

Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance for Post-War Iraq (ORHA): request assistance from Jimmy Carter and the Carter Center (organization) (H. Con. Res. 174), E914 [9MY]

108th Congress: goals, H5 [7JA]

Operation Brave Kids (organization): tribute, E601 [27MR]

Order of the Silver Rose (organization): tribute, E2068 [16OC]

Oregon: tribute to National Guard 41st Brigade Cottage Grove Unit, E2149 [28OC]

Owosso, MI: tribute to 144th Military Police Co., for efforts in defending the Pentagon after terrorist attacks, E281 [25FE]

Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Week: observance, H3308 [11AP]

Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization): tribute, H3308 [11AP]

Patriotism: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (H. Res. 153), H2315, H2334-H2336 [26MR], E595, E596, E602, E612 [27MR], E618 [31MR]

Pelosi, Representative: comments relative to U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq, H3309 [11AP]

———voting record on defense issues, H9720 [20OC]

Pentagon Renovation Program: tribute to Latino and immigrant worker efforts in reconstructing the portion of the Pentagon destroyed in terrorist attack (H. Res. 117), E336 [27FE]

Perle, Richard: conflict of interest allegations relative to membership on Defense Policy Board, H2509-H2511 [31MR], H2673, H2674 [2AP], E2420 [22NO]

Philadelphia, PA: Army demolition of the Tacony Warehouse, H4593 [22MY]

Platte (U.S.S.): permanent loan of bell to Platte County-KCI, MO, Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, E1055 [22MY]

Poland: tribute to Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq, H2727 [3AP]

Powell, Sec. of State: statement to U.N. on Iraq, H278 [5FE]

Pryor, Tony: Army Silver Star award recipient, H10460 [6NO]

Public safety officers: permit military service performed by District of Columbia police officers, firemen, and certain Federal law enforcement officers to count toward retirement calculation (H.R. 3054), H9320-H9322 [8OC]

Puerto Rico: closing of Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, H11001 [7NO]

———closure of Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, H8791, H8792 [24SE]

———Dept. of Defense transfer of Vieques Island land to the Dept. of the Interior for use as a national wildlife refuge, H3621 [1MY], E945 [14MY]

———prohibit closure of Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, H6300 [8JY]

Purple Heart: establish procedures for consideration of applications for award to certain POW (H.R. 2875), E1613 [25JY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H10377 [5NO]

Retired Enlisted Association, Inc.: repeal Federal charter (H.R. 1136), E400 [7MR]

Russia: reduction of nuclear weapons, E1989 [7OC]

———study benefits of purchasing excess weapons grade plutonium and uranium from Russia, H4589 [22MY]

Schaub, William: Purple Heart recipient, E2506 [8DE]

Selective Service System: reinstating the military draft or implementing any other form of compulsory military service, E2419 [22NO]

Shalimar, FL: dedication of Bob Gates Welcome Center-Auditorium at Bob Hope Village, E1999 [8OC]

Ships and vessels: prohibit funding to overhaul, repair, or maintain naval vessels in shipyards outside the U.S. or Guam, H6301, H6302 [8JY]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (H.R. 100), H3688-H3700, H3712 [7MY], H12868-H12878 [8DE], E14 [8JA], E915 [9MY]

SSI: eliminate the unfair and disadvantageous treatment of cash military compensation other than basic pay (H.R. 2791), E1537 [18JY]

Staten Island, NY: tribute to visit by Vietnam Wall Experience, E1078 [23MY]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment, E744 [11AP], E1375 [26JN]

Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums, H6177 [26JN]

———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, H5091, H5093, H5096, H5098, H5099, H5130-H5134, H5160 [10JN], H5179, H5191-H5197, H5243, H5246, H5247, H5253 [11JN], H5270, H5317-H5342, H5346 [12JN], H5432-H5437, H5441, H5445 [17JN], H5477-H5491 [18JN], H5555, H5557-H5562, H5590, H5591, H5594 [19JN], H5686, H5690 [23JN], H5822, H5910 [25JN], H6468 [10JY], H6826-H6834 [15JY], H6985-H6990 [16JY], H7107-H7112 [17JY], H7158, H7162 [18JY], H7320-H7326 [22JY], H7444-H7449 [23JY], H7621, H7622-H7630 [25JY], H7931-H7936 [4SE], H7996-H8001 [5SE], H8178-H8182 [10SE], H8354, H8359-H8361 [17SE], H8930-H8935 [25SE], H9067-H9073 [1OC], H9346-H9349 [8OC], H9784-H9787 [21OC], H10434-H10438 [5NO], E1202, E1211 [11JN], E1263 [16JN], E1280 [17JN], E1293 [18JN]

———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 (H.R. 2286), H4859 [3JN], H4986-H4996, H5012-H5020, H5032, H5040 [5JN], H5057-H5061 [9JN], H5092, H5094, H5098, H5161 [10JN], H5178 [11JN], E1168 [5JN]

———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 (H.R. 2286), unanimous-consent request, H4803, H4811 [3JN]

———reduce health insurance costs for family coverage of military reservists called to active duty (H.R. 1466), E596 [27MR]

———tax-free treatment of distributions from state-sponsored prepaid tuition or college savings plans for students attending the military academies, H1968 [19MR]

———treatment of certain compensation received by members of the Armed Forces serving in South Korea (H.R. 1581), E664 [3AP]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1307), H1964-H1970 [19MR], H5323, H5326 [12JN], H5435 [17JN], H5560 [19JN], H9823, H9973 [28OC], H9986 [29OC], E538 [20MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 878), H1618 [5MR], H1652, H1656, H1661 [6MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 878), consideration (H. Res. 126), H1652 [6MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence by, and death gratuity payments to, a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1664), H3000-H3004 [9AP]

Tennessee: tribute to National Guard, E707 [8AP]

Territories: increase the number of military academy appointments from American Samoa, Guam, and the Virgin Islands, H4419 [21MY], H4604 [22MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H8091, H8193, H8195, H8196 [10SE], H8199-H8201, H8213-H8215 [11SE], E1759 [10SE], E1769, E1770, E1772, E1773, E1774, E1775, E1776, E1777, E1778, E1779, E1780, E1781 [11SE], E1784 [15SE], E1799 [16SE], E1916 [30SE]

———authorize use of military tribunals in cases arising out of acts of international terrorism committed in the U.S. (H.R. 1290), E453 [13MR]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims (H.R. 922), E302 [27FE]

———mint coins to commemorate events related to the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, E987 [15MY]

———tribute to passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, E1433 [9JY]

Thackaberry, Hugh: Purple Heart recipient, E2226 [4NO]

Theodoredis, Nicholas D.: Purple Heart recipient, E1305 [19JN]

Thresher (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking (H. Res. 170), H2883-H2885 [8AP]

Titanium: ensure the use of U.S. made titanium on U.S. military systems, H10988, H10989 [7NO]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: require annual report on number of nuclear warheads dismantled by each country, H4506, H4507 [21MY]

Turkey: foreign aid request relative to use of force against Iraq, H1371, H1375 [26FE]

Typhoons: disaster assistance to Guam, H2747 [3AP]

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 (H. Res. 55), E134 [5FE]

———engage U.N. weapons inspectors in search for Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, H9632 [17OC]

———rescind approving signature to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court on behalf of the U.S. and take necessary steps to prevent establishment of that Court (H.R. 1154), E394 [7MR]

———Security Council decision on use of force against Iraq, H1752 [12MR]

U.S. Military Academy: bicentennial, H3346 [11AP]

U.S. Weather Research Program: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 268), E36 [8JA]

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act: tribute to employers of members of the National Guard or Reserves called to active duty that are exceeding minimum requirements, E2399 [22NO]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (H.R. 1919), E893 [9MY]

———authorize certain disabled veterans and their dependents to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (H.R. 1918), E893 [9MY]

———benefits funding, H1939, H1940 [18MR], H2141, H2211, H2218, H2221, H2242, H2255, H2258, H2261 [20MR], H2382-H2388 [26MR], H2517, H2518, H2519, H2520, H2521, H2522, H2547, H2551, H2555, H2556, H2558, H2559, H2561, H2562, H2569-H2576, H2583 [1AP], H2689, H2691, H2692, H2695 [2AP], H2840-H2842 [7AP], H4814, H4815, H4862 [3JN], H4880, H4954, H4962 [4JN], H5253 [11JN], E586, E589 [26MR], E651 [2AP], E985 [15MY], E1077 [23MY], E1395 [27JN], E2257 [6NO]

———change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (H.R. 1653), H5256 [11JN]

———enhance cooperation and the sharing of resources between the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and the Dept. of Defense relative to veterans' benefits programs (H.R. 1911), H3623 [1MY], H4272, H4273, H4276 [20MY], E1043 [21MY]

———establish development program for disabled veterans' small businesses, reauthorize National Veterans Business Development Corp., programs, and establish procurement goal for veterans' small businesses (H.R. 1712), E746 [11AP]

———health care funding, H9770-H9775 [21OC], H10224, H10229 [30OC], H10444 [5NO], E2200 [31OC]

———increase maximum amount of home loan guarantees available to veterans (H.R. 1735), E756 [11AP]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses, E1244 [13JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (H.R. 548), H2558 [1AP], H5254-H5257 [11JN], E1253 [13JN]

———modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), H9305-H9312 [8OC], E2039, E2043 [15OC], E2069 [17OC]

———modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), Senate amendment, H11705-H11722 [20NO], E2432 [23NO], E2462 [25NO]

———modify calculation of back pay for members of the Navy or Marine Corps who were approved for promotion while interned as POW during World War II (H.R. 2992), E1692 [4SE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, H9589, H9590 [16OC], E2285 [7NO]

———permit use of education benefits for certain entrepreneurship courses and permit veterans enrolled in certain vocational rehabilitation programs to have self-employment as a vocational goal, H11715 [20NO], E2432 [23NO]

———permit use of education benefits for certain entrepreneurship courses and permit veterans enrolled in certain vocational rehabilitation programs to have self-employment as a vocational goal (H.R. 1460), H5675-H5679 [23JN], E603 [27MR], E1331 [24JN]

———provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection, H12144, H12150 [21NO]

———provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (H.R. 2433), H8090, H8094-H8097 [10SE], E1780 [11SE], E1827 [17SE]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (H.R. 1592), H5256 [11JN], E685 [3AP]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (H.R. 2540), E1309 [20JN]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of the deployment of the 3d Brigade of the 82d Airborne Division, E1504 [17JY]

———tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (H. Res. 62), H399-H406, H415 [12FE], E244 [13FE]

———tribute to West Virginia POW and MIA, E1560 [23JY]

War Powers Resolution: compliance, H1962, H2118-H2123 [19MR], H2785-H2787 [3AP]

———require the President to include post-conflict strategy in required report (H.R. 3221), E1939 [1OC]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8359 [17SE], H8833-H8878 [24SE]

———provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), consideration (H. Res. 375), H8831-H8833 [24SE]

Weapons: reduce failure rate of cluster bombs, E1487 [15JY]

———treatment of unexploded ordnance, H1778 [12MR], H1909 [18MR]

Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team: establish in each State, H2787 [3AP]

West, Allen: court martial for accused threatening of an Iraqi prisoner, H10982 [7NO]

Whiteman AFB, MO: tribute to 509th Bomb Wing, E598 [27MR]

Wolf, Representative: report on trip to Iraq and Kuwait, E1178-E1180 [9JN], E1205 [11JN]

Wolfowitz, Paul D.: interview with CNN Turk (Turkish affiliate) on Turkish actions relative to war in Iraq, H4208 [19MY], E1108 [3JN]

World War II: anniversary of Doolittle Raider bombing flights over Japan, E722 [10AP]

———tribute to veterans of 864th Heavy Automotive Maintenance Company, E1689 [4SE]

———tribute to Women Airforce Service Pilots, E2286 [7NO]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 212), H7192-H7195 [21JY], E1181 [9JN], E1568 [23JY], E1651 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

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

Abraham Lincoln (U.S.S.): tribute to Navy and Marine Corps crew, S5759 [6MY]

Abrams battle tank: funding, S9569, S9570 [17JY]

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO: designate (H.R. 1609), S8598 [25JN]

Afghanistan: reconstruction funding, S12785, S12787 [17OC]

———U.S. humanitarian assistance to civilian bombing victims, S5849 [7MY]

———U.S. policy, S7825 [12JN], S9363 [15JY], S10886 [1AU]

Air Force: importance of long range bombers, S14266 [7NO]

———procurement of tanker aircraft funding, S13112-S13115 [23OC], S14262 [7NO], S14482, S14483, S14485 [12NO]

Albertson's Inc.: Dept. of Defense National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Home Front Award recipient, S12732 [16OC]

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6575-S6598 [19MY], S6644-S6657, S6659-S6697 [20MY], S6789-S6843, S6845 [21MY], S6891-S6912, S6914-S6941 [22MY], S7126 [23MY], S7230 [3JN]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), unanimous-consent agreement, S6432 [15MY], S7115 [23MY]

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

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7279-S7295, S7297, S7364 [4JN]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14417-S14441 [11NO], S14480-S14494, S14514, S14792 [12NO]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (S. 1047), S6941 [22MY]

———authorizing for military construction (S. 1048), S6941 [22MY]

———convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, S12689-S12710 [16OC], S13774 [3NO]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), S9227-S9231 [10JY], S9279-S9283 [11JY]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), conference report, S14228, S14231 [7NO], S14494-S14496 [12NO]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S14160, S14170, S14171 [6NO]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), insert S. 1357 language in lieu, S9227 [10JY]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), unanimous-consent agreement, S9227 [10JY]

———making (H.R. 2658), S9312-S9317 [14JY], S9360-S9366, S9369-S9399 [15JY], S9448-S9484 [16JY], S9516, S9547-S9558, S9560-S9575, S9582, S9587 [17JY]

———making (H.R. 2658), conference report, S11938-S11943 [25SE]

———making (H.R. 2658), unanimous-consent agreement, S9315 [14JY], S9525 [17JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S11176, S11177, S11182 [8SE], S11303 [10SE], S11424 [11SE], S11610-S11612, S11626 [17SE], S11730 [22SE], S11776, S11777, S11779, S11814-S11816, S11826 [23SE], S11878, S11879 [24SE], S11930-S11932, S11935-S11938, S11968-S11970 [25SE], S12037-S12042, S12045-S12051 [26SE], S12106-S12108, S12110-S12114 [29SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), S12821-S12832 [17OC], S12879 [20OC], S13424-S13427 [29OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, S13751-S13756, S13762-S13784 [3NO], S14333 [10NO], S14793 [12NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S13697 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), insert S. 1689 language in lieu, S12821 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12149-S12153, S12165, S12176, S12179, S12180 [30SE], S12217-S12270, S12272 [1OC], S12306-S12308, S12311-S12346, S12350-S12361 [2OC], S12424-S12430, S12438, S12439 [3OC], S12485, S12488, S12490-S12493, S12508-S12528 [14OC], S12566, S12570, S12574-S12599 [15OC], S12635, S12643, S12671-S12725, S12733 [16OC], S12769-S12832 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), S4953 [8AP], S5106 [10AP], S5392 [11AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), insert S. 762 language in lieu, S4917 [7AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4657-S4666, S4676-S4698 [2AP], S4737-S4787, S4789-S4811 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), unanimous-consent agreement, S4811 [3AP]

———reduce for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S9230 [10JY], S9475-S9480 [16JY], S11939 [25SE]

———remove unauthorized and earmarked appropriations from legislation making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security, S4755-S4758, S4763 [3AP]

Armed Forces: additional safety equipment for soldiers in Iraq funding, S12351-S12354 [2OC]

———alleviate delay in payment of the Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus to members who are mobilized (S. 705), S4381 [25MR]

———alleviate delay in payment of the Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus to members who are mobilized (S. 711), S4475 [27MR], S4647, S4648 [1AP]

———anniversary of military actions in Afghanistan, S3987 [19MR]

———authorize assignment incentive pay to members stationed in the Republic of Korea, S6579 [19MY]

———authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, S12490-S12492, S12508-S12510 [14OC]

———authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom (S. 1673), S12139 [29SE]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents, S6839 [21MY], S7280-S7283 [4JN]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (S. 922), S5337, S5380-S5383 [11AP]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (S. 789), S4842 [3AP]

———combat zone tax exclusions for bomber support crews on the island of Diego Garcia (S. 234), S1739 [29JA]

———commend members for their services to the U.S. in the liberation of Iraq (S. Con. Res. 64), S11171 [5SE]

———condemn use of cluster bombs in Iraq, S5163 [10AP]

———discharge of linguistic personnel relative to sexual orientation, S2984 [27FE]

———effects of rotation policy on members of the National Guard and Reserves, S11933-S11935 [25SE]

———establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (S. 1487), S10152 [29JY]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized, S12712, S12713 [16OC], S12772 [17OC]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (S. 1622), S11576 [16SE], S11978 [25SE]

———expand eligibility for command responsibility pay to commanders of the National Guard and Reserves (S. 757), S4619 [1AP]

———expand eligibility for participation by members of the Selected Reserve and their dependents in the TRICARE program, S4062, S4063 [20MR]

———expand reimbursement for travel expenses of covered beneficiaries for specialty care to cover specialized dental care (S. 336), S2121 [10FE]

———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], S12345 [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 (S. 1670), S12138 [29SE]

———expedite awarding of Global War on Terrorism Medal to recipients, S12677-S12682 [16OC]

———expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (S. 783), S4953 [8AP], S4999 [9AP], S5256 [10AP]

———GAO study of tax treatment of military personnel, S4478-S4480 [27MR]

———grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (S. 852), S5177 [10AP]

———improve benefits and protections provided for regular and Reserve members deployed or mobilized in the interests of national security (S. 806), S5333 [11AP]

———improve benefits for members of the uniformed services and veterans (S. 19), S134-S136 [9JA], S8277 [20JN]

———improve care and treatment of reserve military personnel who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, S14087, S14090 [6NO]

———improve process for adjusting rates of pay (S. 945), S5493 [29AP]

———improve process for notifying members of the reserve components, their families, employers, and Congress of changes in deployment policies and revise method used in calculating deployment periods, S12682, S12724 [16OC]

———increase amount of death gratuity paid upon death during active duty, S6579 [19MY]

———increase amount of death gratuity paid upon death during active duty (S. 704), S4381 [25MR], S4620, S4648 [1AP], S13833 [3NO]

———increase combat pay and assistance to families separated due to military activation, S4261 [21MR]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), S13831-S13834 [3NO], S13945 [4NO], S14333 [10NO]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), unanimous-consent request, S13734 [31OC]

———increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve (S. 812), S4960 [8AP]

———increase the rate of imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance, S4404, S4411 [26MR], S4662-S4664, S4676, S4677 [2AP]

———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, S1154 [17JA]

———killing of Uday and Qusay Hussein by U.S. troops, S9743, S9747 [23JY]

———make permanent increase in rate of hostile fire and imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance (S. 1615), S11480, S11481 [15SE], S11637 [17SE]

———modernization of National Guard and Reserves equipment, weapons, and technology funding, S4687-S4691 [2AP], S9398 [15JY], S14423 [11NO]

———performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, S6827-S6831 [21MY], S6903-S6912 [22MY]

———prohibit concurrent deployment to combat zones of both military spouses or families with minor children (S. 687), S4287 [21MR]

———prohibit excessive overseas deployment of the National Guard and Reserves, S9371-S9385, S9390, S9391 [15JY], S9570 [17JY], S12789-S12791 [17OC]

———provide a monthly allotment of free telephone calling time to members stationed outside the U.S. who are directly supporting military operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (S. 718), S4475 [27MR], S4615-S4621 [1AP]

———provide additional pay and benefits for active duty, National Guard and Reserve forces and funding for modernization of equipment, weapons, and technology of the National Guard and Reserves, S4134-S4137 [20MR]

———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, S4410, S4411 [26MR]

———provide compensation to members of the reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period, S13430 [29OC]

———provide financial assistance to State and local governments that continue to pay employees who serve on active duty in a reserve component of the uniformed services, S14514, S14515 [12NO]

———provide financial assistance to State and local governments that continue to pay employees who serve on active duty in a reserve component of the uniformed services (S. 1845), S14402, S14452 [11NO]

———provide for parental involvement in abortions of dependent children of members (S. 1104), S7065 [22MY], S7173 [23MY]

———provide free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active duty abroad engaged in armed conflict (S. 1707), S12383 [2OC]

———provide grants for cost of child care services provided to dependents of military personnel called to active duty (S. 864), S5189 [10AP]

———provide health care to Reserve officers pending orders to initial active duty following commissioning (S. 1016), S5873 [7MY]

———provide pay protection for members of the Reserve and National Guard, S6425 [15MY], S14423 [11NO]

———provide pay protection for members of the Reserve and National Guard (S. 442), S2708 [25FE], S4477 [27MR]

———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 (S. 706), S4382 [25MR]

———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 (S. 712), S4475 [27MR], S4647, S4648 [1AP]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service, S12523 [14OC], S12574, S12575 [15OC], S12724 [16OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (S. 1035), S5996 [9MY], S14392 [11NO]

———reimburse members for cost of protective body armor purchased by or on behalf of the member (S. 1991), S16126 [9DE]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty, S6927 [22MY]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (S. 447), S2711 [25FE]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (S.J. Res. 9), S3748 [13MR]

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

———revise age and service requirements for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (S. 1859), S14810 [12NO]

———revise age and service requirements for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (S. 445), S2710 [25FE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4044, S4046 [20MR], S4273 [21MR], S4315 [24MR], S4398, S4400, S4404, S4422-S4426, S4431 [26MR], S4460-S4463, S4470-S4472, S4506 [27MR], S4541-S4546, S4551 [31MR], S4593-S4598 [1AP], S4651-S4657 [2AP], S4734-S4737, S4819 [3AP], S4883-S4886 [7AP], S4920 [8AP], S4997-S5001, S5003, S5004 [9AP], S5104-S5112 [10AP], S5260-S5265 [11AP], S5401-S5403 [28AP], S5530 [30AP], S5629 [1MY], S6966 [22MY], S7601 [10JN], S8849 [27JN], S9234 [10JY], S9486, S9489 [16JY], S9743 [23JY], S9999 [28JY], S10516, S10517 [31JY], S13843 [4NO], S14380, S14383-S14403 [11NO]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, S5516 [30AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4075-S4107, S4113, S4142 [20MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), unanimous-consent request, S4093 [20MR]

———treatment of members of the Ready Reserve under the TRICARE and Defense Health Care Programs, S12356, S12357 [2OC], S12521 [14OC]

———tribute, S12311-S12316, S12360 [2OC], S13261 [27OC], S13427, S13430 [29OC]

———tribute regular and reserve components, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components (S. Con. Res. 84), S15477 [21NO]

———tribute to Arkansas National Guard 39th Infantry Brigade, S13427, S13428 [29OC]

———tribute to Company C 5th Battalion 112th Armor, S7473 [5JN]

———tribute to Marine Corps Reserve Company A, 8th Tank Battalion, S8222 [19JN]

———tribute to members killed in attack on U.S. helicopter in Iraq, S13868, S13869 [4NO]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S4226 [21MR], S4333 [25MR], S4464, S4470 [27MR], S4595 [1AP], S4739, S4815-S4817 [3AP], S4920 [8AP], S5264, S5265 [11AP], S5401-S5403 [28AP], S5472-S5474 [29AP], S5722 [5MY], S5766 [6MY], S7465, S7467 [5JN], S8221 [19JN], S9703 [22JY], S9743 [23JY], S9898 [24JY], S9953 [25JY], S10967 [2SE], S11023 [3SE], S11829 [23SE], S14246-S14248 [7NO], S15053, S15088 [18NO], S15360 [21NO], S15804 [24NO]

———tribute to members of the Reserve and National Guard, S3246 [6MR]

———tribute to military personnel killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan, S4404 [26MR]

———tribute to past and present members from West Virginia, S5848 [7MY]

———tribute to women, S4775 [3AP]

———TRICARE program eligibility for members of the National Guard, Ready Reserve and their families, S9457-S9459 [16JY]

———TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and their families, S6588-S6597 [19MY], S6660-S6663 [20MY]

———U.S. involvement in Liberian civil war, S10885 [1AU]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S213 [13JA], S1113-S1115, S1126 [17JA], S1506-S1509, S1649, S1654, S1656, S1657, S1659 [28JA], S1696, S1703-S1707, S1729 [29JA], S1767-S1770, S1775-S1785 [30JA], S2172-S2176 [11FE], S2268-S2272 [12FE], S2394, S2402-S2404, S2413 [13FE], S2514-S2516 [14FE], S2770-S2773, S2781-S2783, S2785 [26FE], S2881, S2909-S2911, S2985 [27FE], S2997-S3000, S3013, S3022 [3MR], S3121, S3150-S3152, S3155-S3158 [5MR], S3207 [6MR], S3341-S3348, S3354-S3366 [7MR], S3399-S3402 [10MR], S3463-S3466 [11MR], S3615 [12MR], S3688-S3692, S3699-S3708, S3710, S3712-S3714, S3717 [13MR], S3769-S3774, S3799 [17MR], S3820-S3822, S3835, S3839 [18MR], S3954, S3955 [19MR], S4044 [20MR], S4399, S4400, S4402, S4403 [26MR], S4544, S4545 [31MR], S4817 [3AP], S6806 [21MY], S6972 [22MY], S12987 [22OC]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq (S. Res. 32), S1714-S1724 [29JA], S1761-S1765 [30JA]

———U.S. policy on use relative to locating Saddam Hussein, S8382 [23JN]

———waive interest on student loans of military personnel called to active duty (S. 863), S5189 [10AP]

Armed Forces Day: observance, S6614 [19MY]

Armed Forces Relief Trust: tribute, S15959 [25NO]

———tribute to radio and television fundraising drive for military families, S14172 [6NO], S14444 [11NO], S15961 [25NO]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs (S. Res. 90), S8847, S8848 [27JN]

Army: anniversary, S7876 [13JN]

———commend the Third Infantry Division (Mechanized) for its role in the liberation of Iraq (S. Con. Res. 65), S11171 [5SE]

———increase end strength and structure additional forces for constabulary duty, S12525-S12528 [14OC], S12576, S12577 [15OC], S12721 [16OC]

———laser peening technology program funding, S9397, S9398 [15JY]

———procurement of hemorrhage control bandages, S5392 [11AP]

———provide funding for uparmored High Mobility Multipurposed Wheeled Vehicles (Humvees) and reevaluate requirements for armored security vehicles, S12358-S12360 [2OC]

———tribute to 101st Airborne Division, S14857 [12NO], S15956 [25NO]

Army Peer-Reviewed Breast Cancer Research Program: funding, S9397, S9399 [15JY], S9631 [21JY]

Arnett, Peter: firing by NBC and National Geographic Society relative to appearance on Iraqi television, S4621 [1AP]

Australia: tribute to Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4998 [9AP]

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]

———Avionics Modernization Program funding, S9571 [17JY]

———EC-130J aircraft program funding, S9570 [17JY]

———encourage air carriers to offer reduced air fares to active duty Armed Forces members, S7785, S7786 [12JN]

———ensure initial equipping of Civil Reserve Air Fleet when shoulder-fired missile systems counter-measures are deployed, S12795 [17OC]

———importance of strategic airlift capability, S6831, S6832 [21MY]

———require report on Apache helicopter safety, S9571 [17JY]

———research, development, and deployment of technology to protect commercial aircraft from man-portable air defense systems, S4737-S4742, S4762 [3AP]

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

Bin Laden, Osama: U.S. military efforts to capture, S12864-S12866 [20OC]

Biological weapons: State grants for smallpox and other bioterrorism inoculation activities, S4742-S4747 [3AP]

Black Hills National Cemetery: anniversary, S11983 [25SE]

Blytheville, AR: environmental restoration of former Eaker AFB site funding, S6922 [22MY]

Boeing Co.: violations in Evolved Expendable Vehicle competition process, S10137 [29JY]

B-1 bomber: funding, S6893, S6894 [22MY]

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

Bright, Jeannie: Fort Knox, KY, Directorate of Training, Doctrine, and Combat Development Training and Doctrine Command Editor of the Year award recipient, S3500 [11MR]

Budget: create reserve fund for costs associated with use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, S4064, S4065, S4066, S4070 [20MR], S4230 [21MR]

———extend discretionary spending caps and the pay-as-you-go requirement, S5280-S5282 [11AP]

———include overseas military operations funding, S9536-S9545 [17JY]

———reduce deficit through elimination of funding for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, irrigation water subsidies, and production of Trident II missiles (S. 49), S51-S53 [7JA]

———require a budget amendment on amounts requested for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, S9392-S9395 [15JY], S9448-S9451, S9455, S9456 [16JY]

Bush, President: encourage submission of a proposal to the Committee on Finance (Senate) raising revenues to offset funds spent on war with Iraq, S4781-S4785 [3AP]

———reaction to speech on U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln announcing end of military action in Iraq, S5763 [6MY], S5991 [9MY]

———U.N. speech relative to reconstruction efforts in Iraq, S11771, S11772 [23SE]

Buy American Act: compliance, S9519, S9520 [17JY]

California: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (S. Res. 265), S14461 [11NO]

Camp Pendleton, CA: effect of environmental restrictions on Marine Corps training maneuvers, S14433, S14434 [11NO]

Campbell, Tyler: Purple Heart recipient, S12447 [3OC]

C-17 Airlifter Program funding, S9533-S9536 [17JY]

Cheney, Vice President: relationship with Halliburton Co., S11557 [16SE]

CH-47 helicopters: improve protective systems, S13869, S13870 [4NO]

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.: tribute to enhanced employee military leave policy, S5722 [5MY]

Civil liberties: require report on individuals being detained by the U.S. as enemy combatants, S9451-S9456 [16JY]

———restriction during wartime, S13904 [4NO]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (S. 1602), S11254 [9SE], S16109 [9DE]

———extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (S. 1602), unanimous-consent request, S15951, S15952 [25NO]

Clark, Robert T.: nomination to be Army lieutenant general, S15029-S15036, S15038-S15045 [18NO], S15182 [19NO]

———nomination to be Army lieutenant general, unanimous-consent agreement, S14920 [12NO]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): meeting relative to current defense policy, S283-S286 [14JA]

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, S13948-S13954, S13958 [5NO], S14254-S14261 [7NO]

Compact of Free Association: contribution of Pacific allies to U.S. military and war in Iraq, S4554 [31MR], S4698 [2AP]

Congress: accomplishments, S12832 [17OC]

———declassification of report from the joint inquiry into intelligence community before and after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, S4547 [31MR]

Contracts: ensure fair treatment of Federal employees relative to competition with private companies for Federal contracts, S9529-S9531, S9564 [17JY]

———promote public-private competition for contracts and procurement, S6923 [22MY]

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

Corps of Engineers: emergency assistance funding, S9218-S9220 [10JY]

———treat recreation benefits the same as hurricane and storm damage reduction benefits and environmental protection and restoration (S. 1653), S11917 [24SE]

———Yazoo Basin Backwater Pumping Plant funding, S1398-S1401, S1404 [23JA]

Credit cards: limit number of accounts, evaluate creditworthiness of cardholders, and establish disciplinary actions for improper use, S9568 [17JY]

Crime: provide penalties for false personation of a military officer for purposes of harassing military families and clarify the false personation statute relative to officers and employees of the U.S. (S. 1445), S9795 [23JY]

Cuba: require a report on the detainees held at Guantanamo Bay (S. 1966), S16008 [25NO]

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency: condemn proposal to create futures trading market on the likelihood of terrorist attacks, S10033 [28JY], S10082, S10083 [29JY]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: terminate additional rounds of military base closures and realignments, S6645-S6650 [20MY], S7286-S7295 [4JN]

Defense Production Act: reauthorize (S. 1680), S12181-S12183, S12207, S12208 [30SE], S15480 [21NO]

———reauthorize (S. 1738), S12621 [15OC]

Dept. of Commerce: oversee interagency team that works with foreign countries to mitigate effects of foreign offset contracts on U.S. businesses, S12181-S12183 [30SE]

Dept. of Defense: Global Air Traffic Management System funding, S7466 [5JN]

Dept. of Education: Impact Aid Program funding, S4409, S4410 [26MR], S11010-S11012, S11017 [3SE]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 1412), S10866 [31JY]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for defense activities (S. 1049), S6941 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (S. 921), S5379 [11AP]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War (S. 452), S2843 [26FE], S15869 [24NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq, S4747-S4752 [3AP]

———improve outreach programs to more fully inform veterans of available benefits (S. 1199), S7492 [5JN]

Devries, Daryl: Purple Heart recipient, S12447 [3OC]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis through reductions in Dept. of Defense procurement, research, development, and evaluation funding, S9547-S9557 [17JY]

Dorchester (U.S.S): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, S3367 [7MR]

Ecology and environment: cleanup of perchlorate in drinking water, S9279 [11JY]

———exemption from certain environmental regulations, S14421, S14422, S14433, S14434 [11NO], S14484 [12NO]

———use and procurement of recycled and biodegradable products, S6923, S6924 [22MY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (S. 777), S4827 [3AP]

Ellsworth AFB, SD: tribute to 28th Bomb Wing, S6064 [13MY]

Endangered species: modify requirements applicable to limitation on designation of critical habitat for protected species relative to military readiness and conservation of protected species, S6810-S6815 [21MY], S6925, S6928 [22MY], S14792 [12NO]

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (S. Con. Res. 4), S2500-S2502 [13FE]

———support by certain countries of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq, S1761 [30JA]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to employees whose spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation, S12592, S12593 [15OC]

———allow leave to employees whose spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation (S. 683), S4280 [21MR]

FCC: allocate additional spectrum for unlicensed use by wireless broadband devices and ensure interference protection for Dept. of Defense systems within that spectrum (S. 159), S300-S302 [14JA], S320 [15JA]

Federal employees: ensure civil service protection for civilian employees, S14428, S14429 [11NO], S14485, S14489 [12NO]

———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (S. Con. Res. 1), S174 [9JA]

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving, S12524 [14OC], S12715 [16OC], S12770 [17OC], S14239 [7NO]

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (S. 593), S3399 [10MR], S3517 [11MR]

———establish a National Security Personnel System to improve flexibility and management of civilian personnel, S6841 [21MY], S6930 [22MY]

———establish a National Security Personnel System to improve flexibility and management of civilian personnel (S. 1166), S7191 [2JN]

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

Floods: disaster assistance to West Virginia and Michigan, S9225 [10JY]

Food: meals ready to eat funding, S9397 [15JY]

Foreign aid: clarify eligibility of certain countries for U.S. military assistance (S. 1317), S8441 [24JN]

———increase funding for Iraqi security, reconstruction in Afghanistan, and humanitarian relief in Liberia through reductions in nonsecurity funding, S12799-S12803 [17OC]

Foreign policy: collection of court-ordered damages from certain foreign countries responsible for personal injuries caused by torture or hostage taking, S13069 [23OC]

———conflict resolution, rule of law, and democracy activities funding, S12794 [17OC]

———express support for, and assess the status of, the war on terrorism, S213 [13JA], S1649 [28JA], S13375 [28OC]

———military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan funding, S9481 [16JY], S9516 [17JY]

———status of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, S8821 [27JN], S9363 [15JY], S10886 [1AU]

Foreign trade: waiver authority for domestic source or content requirements for food or clothing, S6822 [21MY], S6922 [22MY]

Fort Bayard, NM: designate historic district as a national historic landmark (S. 214), S1489 [23JA], S3102, S3105 [4MR]

Fort Campbell, KY: tribute to 101st Airborne air assault team, S4541 [31MR]

———tribute to Operation Blessing charity event in support of military families, S7538 [9JN]

———tribute to Operation Eagle's Nest, S3159 [5MR]

Fort Drum, NY: tribute to Army 10th Mountain Division soldiers killed or injured in Black Hawk Helicopter crash, S3723 [13MR], S3877 [18MR]

Fort Stewart, GA: tribute to 3rd Infantry Division, S4470 [27MR]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (H.R. 2396), S13532 [29OC]

GAO: require audit of funds for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12782 [17OC]

Global Air Traffic Management System funding, S7466 [5JN]

Government: relationship between legislative and executive branches relative to appropriations process, S5397-S5400 [11AP]

Griess, Gabriel: 15th Air Force Co., Grade Officer of the Year award recipient, S7924 [16JN]

Hamel, Anthony W.: Bronze Star recipient, S10902 [1AU]

Health: muscular dystrophy research funding, S9569 [17JY]

———provide health care for active duty National Guard and Reserve personnel and their families, S4335 [25MR]

———reevaluate necessity and safety of anthrax and smallpox vaccinations for troops (S. Res. 278), S16032-S16034 [25NO]

Hurricanes: military facilities repair and replacement funding due to Hurricane Isabel, S12656, S12657 [16OC], S12803, S12804 [17OC]

Indiana: National Guard 1st Battalion 293d and 152d Infantry Regiment recipients of Dept. of the Army Combat Infantry award, S11023 [3SE]

Indonesia: make international military education and training program funding contingent on cooperation with U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks, S1354, S1355 [22JA], S1379-S1383 [23JA], S9111 [9JY]

———make international military education and training program funding contingent on cooperation with U.S., efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks, S13357, S13368 [28OC]

Information services: prevent implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources, S319 [15JA], S1414-S1416, S1446 [23JA], S2432 [13FE]

———prevent implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (S. 188), S1079 [16JA]

———require congressional accountability for the Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources, S6061 [13MY]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S7432, S7462-S7464 [5JN], S8398-S8400 [24JN], S9290, S9291 [11JY], S9315 [14JY], S9358-S9360, S9370, S9390 [15JY], S9440 [16JY], S9516, S9532, S9543, S9576, S9580 [17JY], S9622, S9626-S9628 [21JY], S9697 [22JY], S10485-S10488, S10502 [31JY], S11407 [11SE], S11748 [22SE], S12240 [1OC], S12672 [16OC], S12855-S12857 [17OC], S12864-S12866 [20OC], S12987 [22OC], S13192 [24OC], S13424-S13427, S13430 [29OC], S14794 [12NO]

———Bush administration treatment of individuals questioning validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9667-S9671 [22JY]

———require Presidential report on the validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9520-S9529 [17JY]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S8830-S8832 [27JN], S9184-S9186 [10JY], S9316 [14JY], S9370, S9371 [15JY], S9482-S9484 [16JY], S9532 [17JY], S9696, S9697 [22JY], S9743 [23JY], S9829, S9830 [24JY], S10135 [29JY], S10485-S10490, S10503, S10599, S10608 [31JY], S10988 [2SE], S11003 [3SE], S11242 [9SE], S11561 [16SE], S11610-S11612, S11626 [17SE], S11748 [22SE], S11877-S11885 [24SE], S12053-S12055 [26SE], S12110-S12114, S12121-S12123 [29SE], S12165 [30SE], S12482-S12485, S12489 [14OC], S12566, S12571, S12573 [15OC], S12855-S12857 [17OC], S13187 [24OC], S13424-S13427 [29OC], S13700-S13702 [31OC], S14107-S14110 [6NO], S14308 [10NO], S14666, S14722 [12NO], S15054 [18NO], S15932 [25NO]

———condition Coalition Provisional Authority funding on ensuring freedom of religion, S12733 [16OC]

———cost estimates of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, S2905, S2906 [27FE], S3494 [11MR], S3688-S3690 [13MR], S4045 [20MR], S4257 [21MR]

———cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, S9360, S9361 [15JY], S9839 [24JY], S11454 [15SE]

———establishment of police forces, S12433-S12435 [3OC]

———impact of removal of Government of Saddam Hussein on security of Israel and other U.S. allies, S12593, S12594 [15OC]

———impose limitation on use of Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund funding, S12643-S12655, S12668 [16OC]

———increase financial contributions from the international community for reconstruction, S12595 [15OC], S12770 [17OC]

———interim report on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, S13843 [4NO]

———modify Coalition Provisional Authority reporting requirements, S12586-S12590 [15OC]

———place Coalition Provisional Authority under control of the Dept. of State, S12339-S12346 [2OC]

———prohibit arbitrary deadlines for the dissolution of the Coalition Provisional Authority or for the transfer of its authority to an Iraqi governing authority, S12581, S12582 [15OC]

———prohibit President from reallocating certain reconstruction funds without congressional approval, S12792, S12793 [17OC]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts, S13781 [3NO]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (S. 1813), S13803 [3NO]

———prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (S. Con. Res. 34), S5335 [11AP]

———prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (S. Res. 101), S4578 [31MR]

———reconstruction, S9630 [21JY]

———reduce reconstruction funds by amount that is used to repay bilateral debts, S12578, S12579 [15OC]

———reduce unnecessary reconstruction spending, S12791, S12792 [17OC]

———require a report on reconstruction efforts (S. 1594), S11247 [9SE]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, S4811-S4813 [3AP], S6914-S6920 [22MY], S7126 [23MY], S9174-S9177 [10JY], S12355 [2OC]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction, S6834 [21MY], S11085 [4SE]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (S. 876), S5203 [10AP], S5631-S5633 [1MY]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (S. 876), star print, S5437 [28AP]

———require Presidential report to Congress on cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts before consideration of deficit-increasing legislation except for economic stimulus or homeland security purposes, S3815-S3820, S3822-S3825, S3840, S3848-S3854, S3857, S3858, S3874 [18MR]

———require report on awarding of contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, S9573-S9575 [17JY]

———require report on efforts to increase financial contributions from the international community for reconstruction and feasibility of repayment of funds used for infrastructure projects, S12360 [2OC]

———require report on establishment of police and military forces, S9560-S9562 [17JY]

———require reports on relief and reconstruction efforts, S12796 [17OC]

———require reports on relief and reconstruction efforts and limit availability of funding for such efforts pending determinations by the President that objectives and deadlines will be substantially achieved, S12596-S12598 [15OC]

———require reports on utilization of National Guard and Reserves, S12580 [15OC]

———role of weapons inspections in disarmament pursuant to U.N. resolutions, S112 [9JA], S1761-S1765, S1767, S1775-S1785 [30JA], S2394 [13FE], S2764 [26FE], S3356-S3360 [7MR], S3769-S3774 [17MR], S3820-S3822 [18MR]

———submit report on U.S. operations and reconstruction costs in Iraq, S9459-S9463 [16JY]

———support investigation into assertions that Iraq attempted to obtain uranium from Africa, S9205 [10JY]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention, S4542 [31MR], S5106 [10AP]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (S. Con. Res. 31), S5045-S5049 [9AP]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (S. Con. Res. 31), unanimous-consent agreement, S5044 [9AP]

———trip findings of several Senators relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S12571-S12574 [15OC]

———U.N. involvement in peacekeeping and reconstruction, S11145 [5SE]

———U.S. Armed Forces securing of stockpile of conventional weapons, S12784 [17OC]

———U.S. policy, S11145 [5SE]

Iraq Reconstruction Finance Authority: establish to finance future Iraqi reconstruction from oil revenues, S12599 [15OC], S12716-S12718 [16OC]

James, Daniel, Jr. (Chappie): issue commemorative postage stamp (S. Con. Res. 6), S2497 [13FE]

Joint Air to Surface Stand-Off Missile program: funding, S9395 [15JY]

Kennedy, Senator: comments relative to President Bush and U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S11772-S11780, S11782 [23SE], S12112 [29SE]

Kennish, Jared P.: Bronze Star recipient, S10138 [29JY]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (S. Res. 256), S13715, S13716 [31OC], S15209 [19NO]

Korean War: commemoration, S8549 [25JN], S9900 [24JY], S10038, S10039 [28JY]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (S. 478), S2935 [27FE]

Lan-Cay, Inc.: tribute to employees, S4954 [8AP]

Lynch, Jessica: tribute to rescue by U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq, S4653, S4655, S4656, S4657 [2AP], S4775 [3AP]

Madisonville, TN: dedication of Veterans Flag Memorial to commemorate Armed Forces Day, S7603 [10JN]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (H.R. 672), S4917 [7AP], S5044 [9AP]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnamese Conflict (S. 1834), S14178 [6NO]

Memorial Day: observance, S6968 [22MY], S7116, S7123, S7124 [23MY]

Merchant marine industry: apply laws requiring the use of privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels for the transport of U.S. aid and materials relative to the war in Iraq, S4776 [3AP]

Military installations: establish commission to assess the military facility structure of the U.S. overseas, S9227, S9228 [10JY]

———establish commission to assess the military facility structure of the U.S. overseas (S. 949), S5495 [29AP]

Mohammed, Khalid Shaikh: capture, S3704 [13MR]

Montana State University: tribute to TechLink technology transfer center, S15056 [18NO]

NASA: hypersonics technology program funding, S9392 [15JY]

———make certain workforce authorities available, S6840 [21MY]

National Citizen Soldier Week: designate (S. Res. 58), S4453 [26MR], S4508 [27MR]

National Commission on Iraq Intelligence: establish (S. 1946), S15838-S15841 [24NO]

National Commission on the Development and Use of Intelligence Related to Iraq: establish, S9473-S9475, S9478, S9479 [16JY], S12718-S12721 [16OC], S12773-S12779 [17OC]

National Football League: tribute to military awareness initiative, S14444 [11NO]

National Former POW Recognition Day: designate (S.J. Res. 13), S6969 [22MY]

National Guard: authorize the operation of counterdrug schools (S. 1785), S13210 [24OC]

———continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (S. 647), S3895 [18MR], S3995 [19MR], S5722 [5MY]

———continue health benefits for personnel after return from active duty, S9371 [15JY]

———Family Readiness Program funding, S12598 [15OC]

———tribute to Indiana 1st Battalion and 293d Infantry, S10594 [31JY]

———Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams funding, S9361 [15JY], S9569 [17JY]

National Guard Challenge Program: revise matching funds requirements for participating States, S6902 [22MY]

National Military Family Month: designate (S. Res. 107), S4974 [8AP]

National security: alert status of Homeland Security Advisory System, S2516-S2519 [14FE]

———commemorate anniversary and commitment to development of national missile defense system, S4272 [21MR]

———enhance homeland security, S1220 [21JA], S1783 [30JA]

———establish a reserve fund for national defense and homeland security, S4060 [20MR], S4231, S4232 [21MR]

———establish commission to study overseas deployments, S9378-S9382, S9385 [15JY]

———homeland security funding, S4765-S4769 [3AP]

———national missile defense system, S1783 [30JA], S2182 [11FE], S3875 [18MR], S6822 [21MY]

———require specific authorization for design, development, or deployment of ballistic missile interceptors in space, S6819-S6821, S6823 [21MY]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S349-S356 [15JA], S1000-S1023 [16JA], S2172-S2176 [11FE], S2430, S2437 [13FE], S2760-S2762, S2775, S2784 [26FE], S2893-S2895 [27FE], S3022 [3MR], S10488 [31JY]

Native Americans: digitization of manuals by Native American information technology firms, S9395, S9396 [15JY]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (S. 902), S5357 [11AP]

———eliminate the Extremely Low Frequency Communication System (S. 47), S50 [7JA]

———shipbuilding funding, S6836, S6837 [21MY]

Nebraska: Order of the Silver Rose recipients, S124 [9JA]

Neurotoxin Exposure Treatment Research Program: funding, S9570 [17JY]

New Mexico: development of Magdalena Ridge Observatory, S9047 [8JY]

News media: coverage of U.S. military action against Iraq, S4399 [26MR]

Nuclear weapons: allow research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6663-S6690 [20MY], S6922, S6924 [22MY], S7230 [3JN]

———allow research while limiting development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6691-S6696 [20MY], S6790-S6792 [21MY]

———development of earth penetrator weapons, S5336 [11AP]

———improve security of nuclear weapons, materials, and facilities and increase nuclear nonproliferation funding, S4664-S4666 [2AP]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapon, S6797-S6804 [21MY]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons, S11434-S11451 [15SE], S11521-S11533 [16SE]

———proliferation, S6644 [20MY]

———require congressional authority prior to commencing development phase of robust nuclear earth penetrator weapon, S6805 [21MY], S11534-S11538 [16SE]

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

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: establish position as head of entire intelligence community (S. 190), S1082 [16JA]

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

Pauling, Trulesta: Army Staff Identification Badge and Commander's Award for Civilian Service recipient, S13903 [4NO]

POW: authorize certain disabled former POW to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (S. 60), S60 [7JA]

———payment of claims from the Persian Gulf Conflict, S14933 [17NO]

Powell, Sec. of State: statement to U.N. on Iraq, S2034 [6FE]

Presidential appointments: nomination of Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works, unanimous-consent agreement, S3246, S3247 [6MR], S3557 [11MR]

———nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1495 [23JA], S1839-S1841 [30JA], S1911 [4FE], S2872 [26FE], S3373 [7MR], S4590 [31MR], S5390 [11AP], S5683 [1MY], S7164 [23MY], S7822 [12JN], S7941 [16JN], S8163 [18JN], S8377 [23JN], S8822-S8824 [27JN], S9659 [21JY], S10844-S10846 [31JY], S12058 [26SE], S12417 [2OC], S15045 [18NO], S15209 [19NO], S16068 [25NO]

Public safety officers: permit military service performed by District of Columbia police officers, firemen, and certain Federal law enforcement officers to count toward retirement calculation (H.R. 3054), S14462 [11NO]

Pueblo (U.S.S.): demand return to U.S. by Democratic People's Republic of Korea (S. Res. 29), S1753 [29JA]

Radiation Exposure Compensation Program: funding, S6845 [21MY]

Rapid City, SD: tribute to Army National Guard 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, S8546 [25JN]

Ray, Firman: Army Silver Star award recipient, S15182 [19NO]

Raytheon Co.: tribute to Louisville, KY, employees, S4374 [25MR]

Robins AFB, GA: Advanced Power Transformation Office funding, S9396 [15JY]

Roboscout Program: funding, S9569 [17JY]

Safety: require reports on safety issues due to defective parts, S9567 [17JY]

Sail San Francisco (organization): naval/tall ships education programs funding, S9582, S9587 [17JY]

San Luis Obispo, CA: anniversary of Camp San Luis Obispo, S10902 [1AU]

Senate: accomplishments, S7163 [23MY]

———parliamentary rulings on relevancy of certain amendments, S6645-S6650 [20MY]

Servicemembers Legal Defense Network: anniversary, S12133 [29SE]

Shinseki, Eric K.: tribute (S. Res. 190), S8764, S8815 [26JN]

Ships and vessels: Landing Platform Dock (LPD) class of ships funding, S9398 [15JY]

———quad ship hull steel caisson technology research funding, S9570 [17JY]

———transfer of certain naval vessels (S. 1863), S14920 [12NO], S14927 [17NO]

Sinnott, Anthony D.: Reserve Officer of the Year award recipient, S4463 [27MR]

Small business: restrict bundling of contract requirements that unreasonably disadvantage small businesses, S6794-S6796 [21MY]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (H.R. 100), insert S. 1136 language in lieu, S15499 [21NO]

———restate, clarify, and revise (S. 1136), S7041 [22MY], S15481-S15499 [21NO]

South America: reinstatement of policy allowing U.S. involvement in the interdiction of aircraft suspected of drug trafficking, S202 [10JA]

South Dakota: tribute to National Guard 147th Field Artillery Unit, S6965, S6966 [22MY], S7186 [2JN]

Surplus Government property: cancel unnecessary or excessive procurement contracts and sell certain surplus inventory, S6816-S6818 [21MY]

Taxation: allow Armed Forces Reserve members a deduction for contributions to savings accounts which may be used when the members are called to active duty (S. 803), S5333 [11AP]

———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 the use of completed contract method of accounting in the case of certain long-term naval vessel construction contracts (S. 774), S4826 [3AP]

———clarify the treatment of Dept. of Defense dependent care assistance programs for Armed Forces members (S. 235), S1739 [29JA]

———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 (S. Res. 200), S9929, S9931 [25JY]

———expand combat zone tax exclusion for members of the Armed Forces to include transit period to such zones and to include commissioned officers (S. 721), S4475 [27MR], S4618, S4619 [1AP]

———impose a value-added tax and use receipts to fund U.S. war effort (S. 112), S101 [9JA], S3004 [3MR]

———improve tax equity for military personnel, S6247 [14MY], S12582, S12585 [15OC], S13831-S13834 [3NO]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (S. 289), S1892 [4FE], S3399 [10MR]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (S. 351), S4097, S4102 [20MR], S4477, S4482 [27MR]

———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, S7420, S7447, S7449-S7456 [5JN], S7512 [9JN], S7970 [17JN], S9744 [23JY]

———provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship (S. Res. 257), S13833, S13834 [3NO]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq, S12260-S12262 [1OC], S12316-S12337 [2OC]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq (S. 1634), S11983 [25SE]

———treatment of businesses who employ military reservists, and self-employed military reservists (S. 1595), S11248 [9SE], S15403 [21NO]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1307), S4472-S4483, S4488, S4490 [27MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1307), unanimous-consent agreement, S4452 [26MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence by, and death gratuity payments to, a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1664), S15398 [21NO]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of the uniformed services or Foreign Service (S. 284), S1885 [4FE]

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

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11303-S11305 [10SE], S11380-S11383, S11406, S11425, S11426 [11SE]

———anniversary of terrorist attacks (S. Res. 224), S11365-S11380 [11SE]

———ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals, S4691, S4694-S4697 [2AP]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims, S9171-S9173 [10JY]

———provide access to Federal crime victims fund for families of Marine Corps members killed in 1983 bombing in Beirut, Lebanon, S9107 [9JY]

———U.S. policy, S6037-S6039 [13MY], S10193 [30JY]

Thresher (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking (S. Res. 102), S4648-S4650 [1AP]

———erect a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery to honor the crew (S. Con. Res. 35), S5250 [10AP]

Total Information Awareness Program: limit funding to foreign terrorism purposes, S1134 [17JA]

Transportation Security Administration: public transit systems security funding, S9861-S9864, S9867 [24JY]

Tyler, Margaret: Army Staff Identification Badge and Commander's Award for Civilian Service recipient, S13903 [4NO]

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), S1712-S1724 [29JA], S1966 [5FE]

U.S. Air Force Academy: establish panel to determine responsibility for atmosphere that was conducive to recent acts of sexual misconduct, S4686, S4687 [2AP]

———investigation and handling of allegations of sexual misconduct, S12127-S12129 [29SE]

U.S. Army Forces Command: anniversary, S12368 [2OC]

U.S. Military Cancer Institute Center of Excellence: establish (S. 1084), S6709 [20MY]

Uniform Code of Military Justice: extend statute of limitations applicable to prosecution of child abuse cases in courts-martial (S. 326), S2053 [6FE]

United Kingdom: establish bilateral agreement providing licensing exceptions for certain defense related items, S9211 [10JY]

United Service Organizations: tribute to USO of New England, S7975 [17JN]

University of Virginia: tribute to ROTC POW/MIA remembrance vigil, S16110 [9DE]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (S. 59), S59 [7JA]

———benefits funding, S14514 [12NO]

———expand presumption of service-connection for certain diseases of former POW, enhance Dose Reconstruction Program, and enhance and fund certain other epidemiological studies (S. 1281), S8133 [18JN]

———health care funding, S12425-S12427 [3OC], S12797-S12799 [17OC]

———increase burial benefits for veterans and provide for inflation adjustment (S. 1124), S7010 [22MY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (S. 401), S2474 [13FE]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (S. 451), S2842 [26FE]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (S. 1379), S9120 [9JY]

———modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), S15133-S15140 [19NO]

———modify calculation of back pay for members of the Navy or Marine Corps who were approved for promotion while interned as POW during World War II (S. 1057), S6259 [14MY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, S7284-S7286 [4JN]

———provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (S. 1694), S12282 [1OC]

———verify military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II to determine benefits eligibility (S. 69), S67 [7JA]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (S. 296), S1901 [4FE]

Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.: anniversary (S. Res. 120), S5249 [10AP], S16060 [25NO]

Vietnamese Conflict: release of report on feasibility of use of tactical nuclear weapons, S3405 [10MR]

War: call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces, S14392 [11NO]

War Powers Resolution: compliance, S3690-S3692 [13MR], S4269 [21MR]

Weapons: C-5A and C-5B aircraft program funding, S14424, S14425 [11NO]

———non-line of sight cannon program funding, S9396 [15JY]

———oversight of procurement, performance criteria, and operational test plans for ballistic missile defense programs, S6652-S6657, S6697 [20MY]

Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team: establish in each State (S. 918), S5377 [11AP]

Wheaton, IL: tribute to visit by Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall exhibit, S9235 [10JY]

Winchell, Barry: murder at Fort Campbell, KY, while serving in Army, S15030-S15036, S15038-S15045 [18NO]

World War II: importance of the Battle of Midway, S13706 [31OC]

———provide compensation to former POW used as slave labor for Japanese companies, S9565, S9566, S9572 [17JY]

———tribute to Company K, 409th Regiment of the 103d Infantry Division, 6th Corps of the 7th Army, S5906 [8MY]

———tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, S14387 [11NO]

———tribute to U.S. soldiers killed in plane crash at Baker's Creek, Australia, S7924 [16JN]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (S. Con. Res. 24), S4020 [19MR]

Yemen: report on detention and escape of suspects in the attack on the U.S.S. Cole, S9531 [17JY]

Reports

Care and Treatment of Reserve Military Personnel Who Served in Iraq and Afghanistan: Senate National Guard Caucus, S14088-S14090 [6NO]

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) Staff Trip to People's Republic of China and North Korea, S13716-S13719 [31OC]

Deficits, Deception and Denial Rate a Failing Grade: Concord Coalition, S9476 [16JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs Health Care Sharing: Committee on Appropriations (House), E2210 [4NO]

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

Recommendations From the Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001, S4548-S4551 [31MR]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: President Bush, H1958-H1960 [19MR]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (S. 762): Iraqi Relief and Reconstruction Fund Provisions, S4684 [2AP]

Reports filed

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1609), S8300 [20JN]

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]

Armed Forces Naturalization Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1954) (H. Rept. 108-111), H4254 [19MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 1954), S7926 [16JN]

Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 878) (H. Rept. 108-23), H1639 [5MR]

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]

Clarify Eligibility of Certain Countries for U.S. Military Assistance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1317), S14270 [7NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 437) (H. Rept. 108-355), H10977 [6NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 429) (H. Rept. 108-349), H10338 [4NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3289, Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 424) (H. Rept. 108-338), H10235 [30OC]

Consideration of H.R. 878, Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 126) (H. Rept. 108-25), H1639 [5MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1559, War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 172) (H. Rept. 108-57), H2702 [2AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 245) (H. Rept. 108-120), H4366 [20MY]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 247) (H. Rept. 108-122), H4527 [21MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2557, Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 375) (H. Rept. 108-282), H8490 [23SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 298) (H. Rept. 108-180), H5928 [25JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3289, Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 108-320), H9477 [15OC]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 401) (H. Rept. 108-322), H9612 [16OC]

Defense Production Act Reauthorization: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1680) (S. Rept. 108-156), S12192 [30SE]

———Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1280) (H. Rept. 108-56), H2702 [2AP]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee of Conference (House) (H.R. 2658) (H. Rept. 108-283), H8904 [24SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2658) (H. Rept. 108-187), H6271 [7JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1382), S9118 [9JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1382) (S. Rept. 108-87), S9244 [10JY]

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 of Conference (H.R. 1588) (H. Rept. 108-354), H10976 [6NO]

———Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 1588) (H. Rept. 108-106), H4253 [19MY], H4526 [21MY]

———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 Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2559) (H. Rept. 108-342), H10338 [4NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2559) (H. Rept. 108-173), H5713 [23JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1357) (S. Rept. 108-82), S8722 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense Cooperation With Dept. of the Interior and State Agencies in Planning, Development and Maintenance of Fish and Wildlife Resources on Military Reservations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1497) (H. Rept. 108-100), H4129 [14MY]

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

Dept. of the Interior Study on Commemorating and Interpreting the Cold War: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 452) (S. Rept. 108-134), S10970 [2SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense Cooperation and Sharing of Resources Relative to Veterans' Benefits Programs: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 1911) (H. Rept. 108-115), H4254 [19MY]

Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 214) (S. Rept. 108-8), S2187 [11FE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2059) (H. Rept. 108-257), H7838 [3SE]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2396), S13262 [27OC]

Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2433) (H. Rept. 108-213), H7019 [16JY]

Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 107-792), H51 [7JA]

———Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Rept. 107-351), S34 [7JA]

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]

Mutual Defense Treaty Anniversary Between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea, and Reaffirmation of Commitment to Friendship and Cooperation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 256), S14270 [7NO]

National Citizen Soldier Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 58), S4165 [20MR]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 40), S9904 [24JY]

National Security Personnel System Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1166), S11161 [5SE]

National Security Readiness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1835) (H. Rept. 108-99), H4129 [14MY]

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]

———Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

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

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]

Request Report Entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and Other Materials on Planning for Reconstruction and Security of Post-War Iraq: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H. Res. 364) (H. Rept. 108-289), H9212 [2OC]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 364) (H. Rept. 108-289), H9129 [1OC]

Same-Day Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1559, War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 192) (H. Rept. 108-73), H3300 [10AP]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1559, War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 197) (H. Rept. 108-75), H3351 [11AP]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 424, Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3289, Appropriations for Military Operations and Reconstruction in Iraq and Afghanistan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 421) (H. Rept. 108-335), H10129 [29OC]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 437, Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 434) (H. Rept. 108-352), H10976 [6NO]

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 100) (H. Rept. 108-81), H3569 [30AP]

———Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 1136) (S. Rept. 108-197), S14964 [17NO]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3289) (H. Rept. 108-337), H10235 [30OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3289) (H. Rept. 108-312), H9384 [14OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1689), S12192 [30SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1689) (S. Rept. 108-160), S12375 [2OC]

Support Nonproliferation Programs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 90), S8862 [27JN]

Veterans Benefits Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2297) (H. Rept. 108-211), H6867 [15JY]

Veterans Entrepreneurship Act: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 1460) (H. Rept. 108-142), H5088 [9JN]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1559) (H. Rept. 108-76), H3407 [12AP]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 1559) (H. Rept. 108-55), H2702 [2AP]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 762) (S. Rept. 108-33), S4628 [1AP]

Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2557) (H. Rept. 108-265), H8015 [5SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Corps of Engineers waterways projects: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9252 [7OC]

Discharge of Armed Forces linguistic personnel relative to sexual orientation: Linguistic Society of America, E948 [14MY]

Support members engaging in military action in Iraq: Cornwall, NY, Town Board, E538 [20MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6598 [19MY], S6832 [21MY]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), H5987, H5990 [26JN]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9562, H9575, H9590, H9599 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12585, S12591 [15OC], S12667, S12668 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2741, H2775, H2776, H2785, H2794, H2795, H2796 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4697 [2AP]

Bush, President: contents of State of the Union Message relative to pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H9704 [20OC]

Songs

``Walking Through the Memories, a Requiem to the Fallen,'' Keith Haugen, S6968 [22MY]

``West Point Alma Mater,'' P.S. Reinecke, H3346 [11AP]

Statements

Civil Service Protection for Dept. of Defense Civilian Employees: G. Jerry Shaw, Senior Executives Association, H4553 [22MY]

Conflict of Interest Allegations Relative to Membership on Defense Policy Board: Richard Perle, H2511 [31MR]

Enhanced Employee Military Leave Policy: Citizens Financial Group, Inc., S5722 [5MY]

Interim Report on Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction: David Kay, Iraqi Survey Group, S13843-S13847 [4NO]

Nonproliferation and Cooperative Threat Reduction: Executive Office of the President, H4591 [22MY]

Peace for Our Time: Alistair Cooke, S3710 [13MR]

Petition Drive Targets Bush Advisor Karl Rove—Debaters Oppose Administration Strategy for Public Debate on War: intercollegiate debate community, E1443 [11JY]

Restoration of International Military Education and Training to Indonesia: Senator Inouye, S1381 [23JA]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Congressional Black Caucus, H8376 [17SE]

Turkish Actions Relative to War in Iraq: Hilmi Ozkok, Turkish General Staff, E1109 [3JN]

U.S. Policy on U.N. Enforcement of Iraqi Disarmament Resolutions: Vilnius Group, S2501 [13FE]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: Senator Levin, S3773 [17MR]

———Wallace Ulrich, S4817 [3AP]

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

Studies

Health Care Coverage of National Guard and Reserve Members: GAO, S6590 [19MY]

Summaries

Army Gender-Integrated Basic Training Report, E1224-E1226 [11JN]

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2): Byrd Amendment on War on Terrorism and Homeland Security Funding, S349 [15JA]

Deployed Service Members Financial Security and Education Act (S. 806), S5333 [11AP]

Homeland Security Report—Voluntary Initiatives Are Under Way at Chemical Facilities but the Extent of Security Preparedness Is Unknown: GAO, S4695 [2AP]

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

Mobilized Reserve Savings Account Act (S. 803), S5333 [11AP]

Post-Conflict Iraq Situation Report: Council on Foreign Relations, S3615-S3617 [12MR]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289): Conference Report, H10226 [30OC]

Working Families Tax Credit Act (H.R. 2286), H5020 [5JN]

Tables

CBO projections of discretionary spending and homeland security spending, S11461 [15SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S14495 [12NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S11939 [25SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S13776 [3NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9279 [11JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S9314 [14JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1689, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12725 [16OC]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050): Member additions, S6936-S6939 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), H5981, H5982 [26JN]

———conference report, H10390 [5NO]

Dept. of Defense appropriations (H.R. 2658), H6278-H6281 [8JY]

———conference report, H8786-H8790 [24SE]

Iraqi Governing Council members, H8902 [24SE]

Major elements in the war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S1001 [16JA]

Nuclear testing by other countries since the U.S. last tested nuclear weapons, S6679 [20MY]

Supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9434-H9437 [15OC]

———conference report, H10216-H10219 [30OC]

Taxes to pay for war, S1698 [29JA]

U.S., Canadian negotiated Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Dept. of Defense prescription drug prices, H5912 [25JN]

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

War in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations (H.R. 1559), H2719-H2723 [3AP]

———conference report, H3386-H3400 [12AP]

Testimonies

Overseas Deployment of the National Guard and Reserves: Steven Davis, S9380 [15JY]

Texts of

Contents of President Bush's State of the Union Message relative to pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H9704 [20OC]

H. Con. Res. 103, support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq, H2251 [20MR]

H. Con. Res. 104, support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, H2229 [20MR]

H. Con. Res. 118, Iraqi treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention, H2337 [26MR]

H. Con. Res. 177, express appreciation to Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support, H4883-H4885 [4JN]

H. Con. Res. 212, Year of the Korean War Veteran, H7192 [21JY]

H. Con. Res. 271, anniversary of Fort Detrick, MD, H9059 [1OC]

H. Con. Res. 291, tribute to Armed Forces members who were deployed in Operation Restore Hope to provide humanitarian assistance to Somalia in 1993, H9839 [28OC]

H. Res. 62, tribute to Vietnamese Conflict POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces, H399 [12FE]

H. Res. 153, recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq, H2334 [26MR]

H. Res. 170, anniversary of sinking of U.S.S. Thresher, H2883 [8AP]

H. Res. 172, consideration of H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, H2709 [3AP]

H. Res. 201, tribute to businesses and business owners for support of our troops and their families, H4892 [4JN]

H. Res. 245, consideration of H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H4387 [21MY]

H. Res. 247, consideration of H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H4542 [22MY]

H. Res. 298, consideration of H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, H5974 [26JN]

H. Res. 375, consideration of H.R. 2557, Water Resources Development Act, H8831 [24SE]

H. Res. 396, consideration of H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9492 [16OC]

H. Res. 401, consideration of H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9643 [17OC]

H. Res. 419, condemn religiously intolerant remarks by William G. Boykin, H9975 [28OC]

H. Res. 421, same-day consideration of H. Res. 424, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H10206 [30OC]

H. Res. 424, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H10211 [30OC]

H. Res. 425, tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California, H10377 [5NO]

H. Res. 429, consideration of H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, H10373 [5NO]

H. Res. 437, consideration of conference report on H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H10982 [7NO]

H.J. Res. 27, tribute to the Armed Forces, H1591 [5MR]

H.R. 100, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, H3688-H3696 [7MY], H12868-H12876 [8DE]

H.R. 672, rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor of William C. McCool, H1355 [26FE]

H.R. 1307, Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act, S4490-S4495 [27MR], H1964-H1966 [19MR]

H.R. 1412, Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act, H2522 [1AP]

H.R. 1460, Veterans Entrepreneurship and Benefits Improvement Act, H5675 [23JN]

H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4982-S4994 [8AP]

H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7297-S7364 [4JN], H4419-H4491 [21MY]

H.R. 1609, Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO, H3655 [6MY]

H.R. 1664, Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act, H3000-H3002 [9AP]

H.R. 1911, enhance cooperation and the sharing of resources between the Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense relative to veterans' benefits programs, H4272 [20MY]

H.R. 1954, Armed Forces Naturalization Act, H4899-H4901 [4JN]

H.R. 2059, Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark Act, H8415 [23SE]

H.R. 2297, Veterans Benefits Act, H9305-H9308 [8OC], H11705-H11712 [20NO]

H.R. 2396, Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA, H6310 [8JY]

H.R. 2433, Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act, H8094 [10SE]

H.R. 2557, Water Resources Development Act, H8840-H8866 [24SE]

H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9280-S9283 [11JY]

H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S9643-S9659 [21JY], H6283-H6297 [8JY]

H.R. 2755, issue posthumous commission to William Mitchell to the grade of major general in the Army, H9322 [8OC]

H.R. 2998, exempt certain members of the Armed Forces from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized, H9325 [8OC]

H.R. 3054, District of Columbia Military Retirement Equity Act, H9320 [8OC]

H.R. 3068, Brigadier General (AUS-Ret.) John H. McLain Post Office, Sarasota, FL, H9702 [20OC]

H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12892-S12905 [20OC]

H.R. 3365, Fallen Patriots Tax Relief Act, H10058 [29OC]

H.R. 3365, Military Family Tax Relief Act, H10367-H10369 [5NO]

S. 47, eliminate the Navy Extremely Low Frequency Communication System, S50 [7JA]

S. 49, Deficit Reduction Act, S53 [7JA]

S. 59, allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft, S60 [7JA]

S. 60, authorize certain disabled former POW to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges, S60 [7JA]

S. 69, verify military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II to determine benefits eligibility, S67 [7JA]

S. 159, Jumpstart Broadband Act, S301 [14JA]

S. 188, Data-Mining Moratorium Act, S1080 [16JA]

S. 214, Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark Act, S1490 [23JA], S3105 [4MR]

S. 284, tax treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of the uniformed services or Foreign Service, S1886 [4FE]

S. 289, Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act, S1892-S1897 [4FE]

S. 296, Fairness to All Fallen Vietnam War Service Members Act, S1901 [4FE]

S. 326, extend statute of limitations applicable to prosecution of child abuse cases in courts-martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, S2053 [6FE]

S. 336, expand reimbursement for travel expenses of covered Armed Forces beneficiaries for specialty care to cover specialized dental care, S2122 [10FE]

S. 393, tax treatment of expenses of members of a military Reserve, businesses who employ members of the military Reserves, and self-employed military Reserve participants, S2469 [13FE]

S. 394, expand combat zone tax exclusion for members of the Armed Forces to include transit period to such zones and to include commissioned officers, S2470 [13FE]

S. 398, treat military service performed at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station and certain peacekeeping missions in Africa in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone, S2473 [13FE]

S. 401, SBP Benefits Improvement Act, S2475 [13FE]

S. 442, Reservists and Guardsmen Pay Protection Act, S2709 [25FE]

S. 445, Reservists Retirement and Retention Act, S2711 [25FE]

S. 447, Reservist Opportunities and Protection of Education Act, S2711 [25FE]

S. 452, Dept. of the Interior study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War, S15869 [24NO]

S. 478, grant Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Inc., S2935 [27FE]

S. 585, Military Retiree Survivors Relief Act, S3420 [10MR]

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. 647, continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents, S3996 [19MR]

S. 683, Military Families Leave Act, S4281 [21MR]

S. 704, increase amount of death gratuity paid upon death during active duty in the Armed Forces, S4648 [1AP]

S. 705, alleviate delay in payment of the Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus to members who are mobilized, S4381 [25MR]

S. 706, 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, S4382 [25MR]

S. 711, alleviate delay in payment of the Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus to members who are mobilized, S4440 [26MR], S4648 [1AP]

S. 712, 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, S4440 [26MR], S4648 [1AP]

S. 715, repeal calendar year limitations on the use of Armed Forces commissary stores by certain Reserves and others, S4442 [26MR]

S. 718, Troops Phone Home Free Act, S4441 [26MR], S4620 [1AP]

S. 721, expand combat zone tax exclusion for members of the Armed Forces to include transit period to such zones and to include commissioned officers, S4444 [26MR]

S. 783, expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members of the Armed Forces, S5256 [10AP]

S. 789, Citizenship for Servicemembers Act, S4842 [3AP]

S. 812, increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve, S4961 [8AP]

S. 863, Fairness for America's Soldiers in Higher Education Act, S5190 [10AP]

S. 864, National Guard and Reserves Child Care Relief Act, S5190 [10AP]

S. 876, Sunshine in Iraq Reconstruction Contracting Act, S5203 [10AP]

S. 902, National Naval Force Structure Policy Act, S5357 [11AP]

S. 918, Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams Implementation Act, S5378 [11AP]

S. 922, Naturalization and Family Protection for Military Members Act, S5381 [11AP]

S. 940, Armed Forces Citizenship Act, S5490 [29AP]

S. 945, improve process for adjusting rates of Armed Forces pay, S5493 [29AP]

S. 1000, National Guard and Reserves Reform Act for the 21st Century, S5777-S5779 [6MY]

S. 1016, provide health care to Armed Forces Reserve officers pending orders to initial active duty following commissioning, S5873 [7MY]

S. 1035, reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service, S5997 [9MY]

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

S. 1057, modify calculation of back pay for members of the Navy or Marine Corps who were approved for promotion while interned as POW during World War II, S6259 [14MY]

S. 1078, Stable Transitions in Education for Armed Services' Dependent Youth Act, S6628-S6631 [19MY]

S. 1084, U.S. Military Cancer Institute Center of Excellence Act, S6709 [20MY]

S. 1124, Veterans Burial Benefits Improvement Act, S7010 [22MY]

S. 1136, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, S7042-S7051 [22MY], S15481-S15498 [21NO]

S. 1166, National Security Personnel System Act, S7191-S7194 [2JN]

S. 1199, Veterans Outreach Improvement Act, S7493 [5JN]

S. 1249, TRICARE Retirees Opportunity Act, S7837 [12JN]

S. 1281, Veterans Information and Benefits Enhancement Act, S8134 [18JN]

S. 1317, clarify eligibility of certain countries for U.S. military assistance, S8441 [24JN]

S. 1379, American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act, S9120 [9JY]

S. 1487, establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews, S10152 [29JY]

S. 1594, require a report on Iraqi reconstruction efforts, S11248 [9SE]

S. 1615, make permanent increase in rate of hostile fire and imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance, S11481 [15SE]

S. 1622, exempt certain Armed Forces members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized, S11576 [16SE]

S. 1653, National Beach Recreation and Economic Benefits Act, S11917 [24SE]

S. 1670, expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for Armed Forces members serving in the Iraqi theater of operations to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home, S12138 [29SE]

S. 1673, authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for Armed Forces members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, S12141 [29SE]

S. 1680, Defense Production Act reauthorization, S15480 [21NO], H9416 [15OC]

S. 1694, Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act, S12283 [1OC]

S. 1707, Providing Our Support to Troops Act, S12384 [2OC]

S. 1738, Defense Production Act reauthorization, S12621 [15OC]

S. 1834, waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor to Gary L. McKiddy for actions performed during the Vietnamese Conflict, S14178 [6NO]

S. 1845, Service to Country Reimbursement Act, S14453 [11NO]

S. 1859, revise age and service requirements for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service, S14811 [12NO]

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

S. 1946, Independent Iraq Intelligence Commission Act, S15841-S15843 [24NO]

S. Con. Res. 1, ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees, S174 [9JA]

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

S. Con. Res. 3, tribute to Army Aviation Heritage Foundation, S1755 [29JA]

S. Con. Res. 4, support by certain European countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions, S2226 [11FE], S2502 [13FE]

S. Con. Res. 6, issue postage stamp in commemoration of Daniel (Chappie) James, Jr., S2497 [13FE]

S. Con. Res. 24, Year of the Korean War Veteran, S4020 [19MR]

S. Con. Res. 31, Iraqi treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention, S4532 [27MR], S5048 [9AP]

S. Con. Res. 34, prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters, S4975 [8AP]

S. Con. Res. 35, erect a memorial to honor the U.S.S. Thresher crew in Arlington National Cemetery, S5250 [10AP]

S. Con. Res. 40, National Purple Heart Recognition Day, S5613 [30AP], S9987 [25JY]

S. Con. Res. 64, commend Armed Forces members for their services to the U.S. in the liberation of Iraq, S11169, S11171 [5SE]

S. Con. Res. 65, commend Army Third Infantry Division (Mechanized) for its role in the liberation of Iraq, S11170, S11172 [5SE]

S. Con. Res. 84, tribute regular and reserve components of the Armed Forces, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components, S15476 [21NO]

S. Res. 28, allow U.N. 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, S1753 [29JA]

S. Res. 29, demand return of U.S.S. Pueblo to U.S. by Democratic People's Republic of Korea, S1753 [29JA]

S. Res. 32, Armed Forces use against Iraq, S1755 [29JA]

S. Res. 58, National Citizen Soldier Week, S2495 [13FE], S4454 [26MR]

S. Res. 90, support nonproliferation programs, S3809 [17MR], S8848 [27JN]

S. Res. 95, support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, S4076, S4106, S4179 [20MR]

S. Res. 101, prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters, S4577 [31MR]

S. Res. 102, anniversary of sinking of U.S.S. Thresher, S4645, S4650 [1AP]

S. Res. 107, National Military Family Month, S4974 [8AP]

S. Res. 120, Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., anniversary, S5249 [10AP], S16060 [25NO]

S. Res. 129, tribute to Navy and Marine Corps crew of U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, S5613 [30AP]

S. Res. 131, award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Raymond G. Davis, Sr., S5679 [1MY]

S. Res. 166, Air Force News Agency anniversary, S7730 [11JN]

S. Res. 190, tribute to Eric K. Shinseki, S8763, S8816 [26JN]

S. Res. 200, agree to conference report on H.R. 1308, Relief for Working Families Tax Act, that increases child tax credit refundability and include military pay in such credit, S9976 [25JY]

S. Res. 224, anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11365, S11422 [11SE]

S. Res. 256, anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty between the Republic of Korea and the U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation, S15209 [19NO]

S. Res. 256, anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. and the Republic of Korea and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation, S13715 [31OC]

S. Res. 257, provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship, S13804, S13834 [3NO]

S. Res. 265, tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California, S14456, S14461 [11NO]

S. Res. 278, reevaluate necessity and safety of anthrax and smallpox vaccinations for troops, S16031 [25NO]

Transcripts

Man Who Knew—Former Powell Chief of Intelligence and Others Disagree With Evidence Presented to U.N. for War in Iraq: 60 Minutes II (television program), S12718-S12720 [16OC]

Reservist's Reward—Bankruptcy: CBS Evening News (television program), S14514 [12NO]