LUGAR, RICHARD G. (a Senator from Indiana)

Addresses

Transatlantic Partnership: Jurgen E. Schrempp, S3989 [19MR]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14063 [5NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1087 [16JA], S1269 [21JA], S1435 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12491, S12559 [14OC]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4024 [19MR], S4189, S4212 [20MR], S4309 [21MR], S4363 [25MR]

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

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

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (S.J. Res. 3), S5679, S5689, S5690 [1MY]

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

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9354 [14JY], S9567, S9604 [17JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9125, S9155 [9JY], S9164, S9165, S9193, S9205, S9207, S9254, S9255, S9261, S9264 [10JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1585), S13924 [4NO]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13169 [23OC]

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

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7804, S7850, S7857 [12JN]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13687 [30OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13263, S13265 [27OC], S13366, S13367, S13413, S13414 [28OC]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (H.R. 1584), S5251 [10AP]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9125, S9155 [9JY], S9164, S9165, S9193, S9205, S9207, S9254, S9255, S9261, S9264 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S6004 [9MY], S7407 [4JN], S7498 [5JN], S7645 [10JN]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), S14407, S14457 [11NO]

Analyses

Dept. of State Appropriations (S. 790), S4849-S4856 [3AP]

Millennium Challenge Act (S. 571), S3328 [6MR]

Protocol Additional to the Agreement Between the U.S. and International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in the U.S. (S. 1987), S16125 [9DE]

Appointments

Committee To Escort Prime Minister Tony Blair of Great Britain Into the House Chamber, H7059 [17JY]

Senate National Security Working Group, S5878 [7MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

American Jewish History Month: designate (see S. Con. Res. 25), S5727 [5MY]

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

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

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see S. 922), S7188 [2JN]

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

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see S. 1557), S11833 [23SE]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs (see S. Res. 90), S3804 [17MR]

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

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

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

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1182), S7478 [5JN] (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Carl T. Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building, Omaha, NE: designate (see S. 703), S5060 [9AP]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S132 [9JA]

———promote better nutrition among school children participating in school breakfast and lunch programs (see S. 1007), S5771 [6MY]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S10618 [31JY]

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

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 272), S1813 [30JA]

Courts: amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (see S. 274), S1870 [4FE]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see S. 1751), S12737 [16OC]

Crime: protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 1019), S6508 [15MY]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: acquire and manage lands in Puerto Rico to protect critical aquifers, watersheds, and the tropical forests of the Karst Region (see S. 1256), S7831 [12JN]

———anniversary of Foreign Agricultural Service (see S. Res. 106), S4898 [7AP]

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

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2921 [27FE]

Developing countries: strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (see S. 871), S5173 [10AP]

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

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

European Union: condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (see S. Res. 154), S7135 [23MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (see S. 313), S6625 [19MY]

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

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see S. 760), S4825 [3AP]

Francis X. McCloskey Post Office Building, Bloomington, IN: designate (see S. 1790), S13377 [28OC]

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

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see S. 1398), S15813 [24NO]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see S. 489), S2920 [27FE]

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

———expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform or provide training in performing abortions (see S. 1397), S9328 [14JY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S15187 [19NO]

Housing: provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber (see S. Con. Res. 22), S3730 [13MR]

Immigration: issue visas to certain scientists, engineers, and technicians who have worked in or provided information on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction programs (see S. 205), S1479 [23JA]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see S. Con. Res. 31), S4631 [1AP]

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

Kenya: elections (see S. Res. 231), S12057 [26SE]

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

———mint coins in commemoration (see S. 377), S3028 [3MR]

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]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S9794 [23JY]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S12193 [30SE]

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

Medicare: establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program (see S. 778), S4823 [3AP]

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

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

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S1977 [5FE]

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

National Health Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 140), S6854 [21MY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 30), S10266 [30JY]

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

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9593 [17JY]

National School Lunch Act: phase out reduced price lunches and breakfasts by phasing in an increase in the income eligibility guidelines for free lunches and breakfasts (see S. 1549), S12193 [30SE]

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

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

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 112), S5059 [9AP]

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

O'Bannon, Frank: tribute (see S. Res. 227), S11568 [16SE]

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

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

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

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

Power resources: provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets (see S. 509), S3086 [4MR]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S11480 [15SE]

Presidential appointments: streamline the financial disclosure process for executive branch employees (see S. 765), S4702 [2AP]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a program to award grants to improve and maintain sites honoring Presidents of the U.S. (see S. 1748), S16121 [9DE]

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

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

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

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

Senate Rules: eliminate secret Senate holds (see S. Res. 151), S6853 [21MY]

Singapore: welcome Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong upon U.S. visit, commend support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5771 [6MY]

Social Security: expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see S. 1033), S5950 [8MY] (see S. 1734), S12607 [15OC]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 312), S2341 [12FE]

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

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see S. Res. 253), S14965 [17NO]

Taxation: clarify application of the excise tax imposed on bows and arrows (see S. 339), S2187 [11FE]

———clarify the excise tax exemptions for aerial applicators of fertilizers or other substances (see S. 552), S3252 [6MR]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 1246), S11417 [11SE]

———provide incentives for production of renewable fuels and simplify administration of Highway Trust Fund fuel excise taxes (see S. 1548), S12534 [14OC]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see S. 1316), S8863 [27JN]

———treatment of forestry activities (see S. 1381), S9245 [10JY]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see S. 1380), S15187 [19NO]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 480), S3164 [5MR]

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

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

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (see S. Res. 212), S11033 [3SE]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S3621 [12MR]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a temporary education center (see S. 1076), S7382 [4JN]

Years of Foreign Language Study: designate (see S. Res. 170), S8234 [19JN]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (see S. 1201), S8560 [25JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

African Growth and Opportunity Act: amend to expand certain trade benefits to eligible sub-Saharan African countries (see S. 1900), S15287 [20NO]

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see S. 763), S4702 [2AP]

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 50), S2119 [10FE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (see S. 790), S4824 [3AP] (see S. 925), S5433 [28AP]

Dept. of the Interior: replace the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as the Federal agency responsible for the administration, protection, and preservation of Midway Atoll (see S. 1574), S10971 [2SE]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (see S. 1009), S5859 [7MY]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs (see S. 1161), S7381 [4JN]

Foreign countries: provide a framework for consideration of proposed unilateral economic sanctions to ensure coordination of U.S. policy relative to trade, security, and human rights (see S. 1861), S14804 [12NO]

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in the coalition to disarm Iraq (see S. Con. Res. 30), S4434 [26MR]

Hartke, Vance: tribute (see S. Res. 203), S10045 [28JY]

Kadeer, Rebiya: call for release of businesswoman by the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 230), S11832 [23SE]

Khodorkovsky, Mikhail B.: arrest in Russia (see S. Res. 258), S13909 [4NO]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: establish (see S. 1240), S7718 [11JN]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 66), S11245 [9SE]

National security: enhance security of the U.S. and its allies (see S. 1864, 1865, 1866), S14804 [12NO]

Nicaragua: require that certain claims of expropriation be filed within a specified time period for purposes of the prohibition on foreign aid (see S. 707), S4376 [25MR]

OPIC: reauthorize (see S. 1824), S14031 [5NO]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (see S. 925), S5433 [28AP]

Philippines: welcome President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo upon U.S. visit, commend support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S. (see S. Res. 152), S6853 [21MY]

Poverty: authorize Millennium Challenge assistance to reduce global poverty through increased economic growth by supporting a new compact for global development (see S. 1160), S7381 [4JN]

———establish Millennium Challenge Account and Millennium Challenge Corp., to reduce global poverty through increased economic growth by supporting a new compact for global development (see S. 571), S3253 [6MR]

Protocol Additional to the Agreement Between the U.S. and International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in the U.S.: implement U.S. obligations (see S. 1987), S16119 [9DE]

Rhodes Scholarships: celebrate anniversary and establishment of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation (see S. Res. 187), S8726 [26JN]

Russia: normal trade relations status (see S. 580), S3410 [10MR]

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

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

States: streamline enrollment processes for Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program through better linkages with programs providing nutrition and related assistance to low-income families (see S. 1083), S6707 [20MY]

Taxation: treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see S. 85), S37 [7JA]

Terrorism: provide benefits to U.S. victims of international terrorism (see S. 1275), S7980 [17JN]

Treaties and agreements: provide exceptions from requirements for bilateral agreements with Australia and the United Kingdom for exemptions from the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (see S. 1842), S14335 [10NO] (see S. 1862), S14804 [12NO]

Cloture motions

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

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to the CCC, S14859 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

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

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

Comparisons

Millennium Challenge Corp., establishment legislation, S7729 [11JN]

Essays

Growing Nutrition Right Here in Indiana: Caitlin Dunn, S3025 [3MR]

———Ryan Nigh, S3025 [3MR]

Letters

Benefits for Victims of International Terrorism Act: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S8001 [17JN]

Dept. of State appropriations: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S4856 [3AP]

Protocol Additional to the Agreement Between the U.S. and International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in the U.S.: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S16124 [9DE]

Lists

Indiana Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S3025 [3MR]

Motions

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9104 [9JY]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6500 [15MY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13353 [28OC]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9104 [9JY]

Privilege of the floor

Foldi, Paul, S9160 [9JY]

Gadzinski, Peter, S9160 [9JY]

Gallis, Paul, S5878 [7MY]

Hamm, Jason, S3203 [5MR], S9160 [9JY]

Mattler, Michael, S9160 [9JY], S13418 [28OC]

Remarks

Africa: efforts to reduce hunger in HIV/AIDS affected populations in sub-Saharan Africa, S6450 [15MY]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: amend to expand certain trade benefits to eligible sub-Saharan African countries (S. 1900), S15289 [20NO]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13966 [5NO]

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S5766 [6MY], S8221 [19JN], S9898 [24JY]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S3346, S3347, S3348 [7MR]

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: designate (S. 763), S4704 [2AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4363 [25MR]

Burma: human rights violations, S7374 [4JN]

Children and youth: promote better nutrition among school children participating in school breakfast and lunch programs (S. 1007), S5788 [6MY]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S4938 [8AP]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations, S13352, S13354, S13356 [28OC]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 790), S4843 [3AP]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9087, S9092, S9094, S9099, S9102, S9104, S9105, S9106, S9107, S9110 [9JY], S9162, S9166, S9168, S9169, S9172, S9180, S9182, S9190, S9191, S9192, S9193, S9196, S9200, S9201, S9202, S9203, S9208 [10JY]

———U.S. and Islamic youth student exchange program funding, S9208 [10JY]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S9190, S9191 [10JY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6415, S6447, S6448, S6450, S6475, S6477, S6479, S6481, S6482, S6485, S6487, S6500 [15MY]

———include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S6482 [15MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children, S6481 [15MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for abstinence education programs, S6477 [15MY]

Drugs: ensure access to assured quality pharmaceuticals at the lowest possible price to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, S6479 [15MY]

Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative: reform, S6487 [15MY]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9087, S9092, S9094, S9099, S9102, S9104, S9105, S9106, S9107, S9110 [9JY], S9162, S9166, S9168, S9172, S9180, S9182, S9190, S9191, S9192, S9193, S9196, S9200, S9201, S9202, S9203, S9208 [10JY], S13352, S13354, S13356 [28OC]

———funding, S4363 [25MR]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S9099, S9102 [9JY]

Foreign countries: provide a framework for consideration of proposed unilateral economic sanctions to ensure coordination of U.S. policy relative to trade, security, and human rights (S. 1861), S14815 [12NO]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13352, S13354, S13356 [28OC]

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in the coalition to disarm Iraq (S. Con. Res. 30), S4483, S4486 [27MR]

Foreign trade: temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (S. 671), S9324 [14JY]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): funding, S6447, S6448 [15MY]

Indiana: tribute to Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S3025 [3MR]

Indianapolis, IN: Charity Dye Elementary School #27 recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S14799 [12NO]

Indonesia: U.S. policy, S12726 [16OC]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 1053), S12394 [2OC]

Iran: democracy efforts, S9106 [9JY]

Iraq: support continued U.S. engagement to ensure a peaceful, stable, unified country with a representative government and encourage U.N. and NATO assistance, S9200, S9201 [10JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or asylum in the U.S., S9094 [9JY]

Law enforcement: combat piracy of copyrighted materials, S9110 [9JY]

Mexico: establish microcredit lending program, small rural business assistance program, small rural farmers assistance, and a system of private property ownership, S9180 [10JY]

———provide economic assistance to minimize impact of rural development crisis, S9168, S9169 [10JY]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: establish (S. 1240), S7729 [11JN]

NATO: membership status of countries that fail to adhere to certain principles of democracy, individual liberty, and rule of law, S5821 [7MY]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9087, S9092, S9094, S9099, S9102, S9104, S9105, S9106, S9107, S9110 [9JY], S9162, S9166, S9168, S9169, S9172, S9180, S9182, S9190, S9191, S9192, S9193, S9196, S9200, S9201, S9202, S9203, S9208 [10JY]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 385), S2459 [13FE]

Point of order, S6450 [15MY]

Poverty: authorize Millennium Challenge assistance to reduce global poverty through increased economic growth by supporting a new compact for global development, S9092 [9JY], S13352, S13354, S13356 [28OC]

———establish Millennium Challenge Account and Millennium Challenge Corp., to reduce global poverty through increased economic growth by supporting a new compact for global development (S. 571), S3326 [6MR]

———prohibit Millennium Challenge assistance funds from being used on projects that could displace U.S. jobs or production, or pose an environmental or health hazard, S9196 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S5894 [8MY]

———establish Federal renewable fuels standards, repeal oxygenate requirements, and eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S5894 [8MY]

———provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets, S13966 [5NO]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S4553 [31MR], S14676 [12NO]

Protocol Additional to the Agreement Between the U.S. and International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in the U.S.: implement U.S. obligations (S. 1987), S16124 [9DE]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: ratification, S5805, S5821, S5824, S5828 [7MY], S5881, S5888 [8MY]

Russia: normal trade relations status (S. 580), S3412 [10MR]

Senate: appreciation for tributes, S3663 [13MR]

———legislative program, S9160 [9JY]

Shelbyville, IN: anniversary of Shelbyville-Shelby County Public Library, S6503 [15MY]

Simon, Philip P.: nomination to be district judge, S4496 [27MR]

Social Security: expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (S. 1033), S5971 [8MY]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (S. 1734), S12615 [15OC]

Springmann, Theresa Lazar: nomination to be district judge, S4553 [31MR]

States: streamline enrollment processes for Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program through better linkages with programs providing nutrition and related assistance to low-income families (S. 1083), S6708 [20MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), S14405, S14407 [11NO]

———halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (S. 982), S9180 [10JY]

Terrorism: liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims, S9172 [10JY]

———provide access to Federal crime victims fund for families of Marine Corps members killed in 1983 bombing in Beirut, Lebanon, S9107 [9JY]

———provide benefits to U.S. victims of international terrorism (S. 1275), S8000 [17JN]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: alert status of U.S.-Russian nuclear forces, S3238 [6MR]

———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program and nonproliferation assistance report requirements, S3230 [6MR]

———establish conditions for withdrawal or extension of treaty, S3224, S3228 [6MR]

———implement cooperative measures to monitor and verify reductions in strategic weapons, S3142, S3143, S3144 [5MR]

———include additional information on operationally deployed strategic nuclear warheads in implementation reports, S3237 [6MR]

———ratification, S3129, S3142, S3143, S3144 [5MR], S3221, S3224, S3228, S3230, S3235, S3236, S3237, S3238, S3239, S3244 [6MR]

———threat posed by nonstrategic or tactical warheads, S3238, S3239 [6MR]

———verification and compliance requirements, S3235, S3236 [6MR]

Tunisia: independence anniversary, S4556 [31MR]

U.N.: limit U.S. share of assessments for peacekeeping activities, S9202 [10JY]

Women: require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for women's health and empowerment programs and to reduce women's vulnerability to HIV/AIDS, S6485 [15MY]

Yugoslavia: normal trade relations status, S9324 [14JY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S3663 [13MR], S9093 [9JY]

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S5058 [9AP], S5340-S5342 [11AP], S6851, S6852 [21MY], S8723, S8724 [26JN]

Strengthening U.S. Relations With Indonesia—Toward a Partnership for Human Resource Development: National Commission on U.S.-Indonesian Relations, S12726-S12730 [16OC]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-19), S3731 [13MR]

Arrest of Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky in Russia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 258), S14270 [7NO]

Call for Immediate Release of Yang Jianli by People's Republic of China and for President Bush To Continue Working for His Release: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 184), S9959 [25JY]

Call for Release of Businesswoman Rebiya Kadeer by the People's Republic of China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 230), S12375 [2OC]

Central Asian Countries Acceleration of Democratic Reforms and Fulfillment of Human Rights Obligations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.J. Res. 3), S5058 [9AP]

Clarify Eligibility of Certain Countries for U.S. Military Assistance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1317), S14270 [7NO]

Condemn the Practice of Execution by Stoning: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 26), S5538 [30AP]

Cuban Human Rights Violations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 62), S8722 [26JN]

Dept. of State and Peace Corps Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 925) (S. Rept. 108-39), S5433 [28AP]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With Australia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 108-3), S3729 [13MR]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With Mexico: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 108-4), S3729 [13MR]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With the United Kingdom: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 108-2), S3729 [13MR]

Expenditures: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 50), S2119 [10FE]

Foreign Assistance Programs Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1161) (S. Rept. 108-56), S7187 [2JN]

Foreign Service Nominations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1976 [5FE], S3729 [13MR], S5058 [9AP], S6852 [21MY], S8724 [26JN], S9904 [24JY], S14270 [7NO], S15187 [19NO]

Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 950), S14451 [11NO]

Increase Assistance for the Poorest People in Developing Countries Under Microenterprise Assistance Programs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 192), S6851 [21MY]

International Response to Need for Food in the Horn of Africa: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 149), S8722 [26JN]

Joint Convention on Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 108-5), S4628 [1AP]

Kenyan Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 231), S12375 [2OC]

Millennium Challenge Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 108-55), S7187 [2JN]

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 Endowment for Democracy Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 66), S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Barbara McConnell Barrett to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Charles W. Evers III to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Cynthia F. Costa To Be U.S. Alternate Representative to the U.N. General Assembly: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of David L. Lyon To Be Ambassador to Kiribati: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Dennis L. Schornack To Be Commissioner on the International Joint Commission, U.S. and Canada: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Edward B. O'Donnell, Jr., To Be Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Elizabeth F. Bagley to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Ephraim W. Batambuze to the African Development Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Eric M. Javits To Be U.S. Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Eric S. Edelman To Be Ambassador to Turkey: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of George A. Krol To Be Ambassador to Belarus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of Gregory W. Engle To Be Ambassador to Togo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Greta N. Morris To Be Ambassador to the Marshall Islands: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of H. Douglas Barclay To Be Ambassador to El Salvador: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12376 [2OC]

Nomination of Harold C. Pachios to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Harry K. Thomas, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Heather M. Hodges To Be Ambassador to Moldova: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Hector E. Morales To Be Inter-American Development Bank U.S. Alternate Executive Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Helen R. Meagher La Lime To Be Ambassador to Mozambique: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Jackie Wolcott-Sanders To Be U.S. Representative to the Conference on Disarmament: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of James B. Foley To Be Ambassador to Haiti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of James C. Kenny To Be Ambassador to Ireland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of James C. Struble To Be Ambassador to Peru: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of James J. Shinn To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N. General Assembly: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Jay T. Snyder to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Jeffrey J. Lunstead To Be Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6851 [21MY]

Nomination of John E. Herbst To Be Ambassador to Ukraine: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of John F. Maisto To Be U.S. Representative to the OAS: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of John W. Leslie, Jr., to the African Development Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of John W. Snow to International Monetary Organizations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Jon R. Purnell To Be Ambassador to Uzbekistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Joseph E. LeBaron To Be Ambassador to Mauritania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Lino Gutierrez To Be Ambassador to Argentina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Louise V. Oliver To Be U.S. Permanent Representative to UNESCO: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Margaret DeBardeleben Tutwiler To Be Under Sec. of State for Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Margaret Scobey To Be Ambassador to Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Marguerita D. Ragsdale To Be Ambassador to Djibouti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Marie S. Aguirre to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Marsha E. Barnes To Be Ambassador to Suriname: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8723 [26JN]

Nomination of Mary E. Kramer To Be Ambassador to Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Pamela A. White to the Foreign Service: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12376 [2OC]

Nomination of Pamela J.H. Slutz To Be Ambassador to Mongolia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Pamela P. Willeford To Be Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Ralph E. Martinez To Be U.S. Alternate Representative to the U.N. General Assembly: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Ralph Frank To Be Ambassador to Croatia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Randall L. Tobias To Be Coordinator of U.S. Government Activities To Combat HIV/AIDS Globally Coordinator: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Reno L. Harnish To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Richard E. Hoagland To Be Ambassador to Tajikistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Richard W. Erdman To Be Ambassador to Algeria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Robert B. Charles To Be Assistant Sec. of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12376 [2OC]

Nomination of Robert W. Fitts To Be Ambassador to Papua New Guinea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of Roderick R. Paige To Be U.S. Representative to UNESCO: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Roger F. Noriega To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of Roland W. Bullen To Be Ambassador to Guyana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Senator Enzi To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N. General Assembly: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Senator Sarbanes To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N. General Assembly: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Stephen D. Mull To Be Ambassador to Lithuania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Stephen M. Young To Be Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Steven A. Browning To Be Ambassador to Malawi: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Stuart W. Holliday To Be U.S. Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs in the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Thomas T. Riley To Be Ambassador to Morocco: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Timothy J. Dunn To Be Deputy Permanent Representative to the OAS: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Tracey A. Jacobson To Be Ambassador to Turkmenistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of W. Robert Pearson To Be Foreign Service Director General: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Wayne E. Neill To Be Ambassador to Benin: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of William B. Wood To Be Ambassador to Colombia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of William Cabaniss To Be Ambassador to the Czech Republic: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of William J. Hudson To Be Ambassador to Tunisia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of William M. Bellamy To Be Ambassador to Kenya: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Zalmay Khalilzad To Be Ambassador to Afghanistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

OPIC Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1824) (S. Rept. 108-194), S14451 [11NO]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Action Against Escalation of Anti-Semitic Violence and Xenophobia and Discrimination Against Ethnic and Religious Minorities: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 7), S6851 [21MY]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 108-6), S5538 [30AP]

Republic of China Participation in WHO: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 243), S5058 [9AP]

Support Nonproliferation Programs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 90), S8862 [27JN]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 108-1), S2700 [25FE]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter Ratification: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 209), S9959 [25JY]

Welcome Public Apologies Issued by President of Serbia and Montenegro and the President of Croatia and Urge Other Leaders in the Region To Perform Similar Acts of Reconciliation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 237), S14270 [7NO]

Resolutions of ratification

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With Australia, S3729 [13MR]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With Mexico, S3729 [13MR]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With the United Kingdom, S3729 [13MR]

Joint Convention on Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management, S4628 [1AP]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia, S5538-S5541 [30AP]

Rules

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1801-S1804 [30JA]

Statements

Millennium Challenge Act: President Bush, S3329 [6MR]

Texts of

S. 571, Millennium Challenge Act, S3326-S3328 [6MR]

S. 790, Dept. of State appropriations, S4843-S4849 [3AP]

S. 1275, Benefits for Victims of International Terrorism Act, S8000 [17JN]

Tributes

Ackerman, David, S10967 [2SE]

Eichhorn, Timothy A., S7604 [10JN]

O'Bannon, Frank, S11413 [11SE], S11466 [15SE]

O'Neil, Bonny, S8297 [20JN]