BROWNBACK, SAM (a Senator from Kansas)

Agreements

Atlantic Charter: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston S. Churchill, S5816 [7MY]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14007, S14068 [5NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1163 [17JA], S1347, S1369 [22JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12799, S12851 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4826, S4864 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4025 [19MR], S4071, S4214 [20MR], S4306 [21MR], S4358 [25MR]

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

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7405 [4JN]

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

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9093, S9105, S9155, S9157, S9158 [9JY], S9307 [11JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14842 [12NO], S14938, S14967, S14969 [17NO]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7793, S7853, S7855 [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), S13684 [30OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13263 [27OC], S13344, S13367, S13372, S13410, S13414, S13418 [28OC]

Immigration: extend basic pilot employment verification system (S. 1685), S14505, S14843 [12NO]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8447, S8461 [24JN], S8781 [26JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9093, S9105, S9155, S9157, S9158 [9JY], S9307 [11JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S9807 [23JY], S9980 [25JY], S10203, S10267 [30JY], S10694 [31JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6320 [14MY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S6789 [21MY], S7269 [4JN], S7651 [11JN], S9433 [16JY], S11877 [24SE], S12985 [22OC], S13947 [5NO]

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S4040 [19MR]

Conferee: H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1457 [23JA]

———H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4917 [7AP]

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

———H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S14155 [6NO]

———H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE]

———H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, S13123 [23OC]

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

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, S4040 [19MR]

Articles and editorials

Silenced Again in Kabal, Preeta D. Bansal and Felice D. Gaer, New York (NY) Times, S12733 [16OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 125), S132 [9JA]

Anderson, Michael P.: tribute (see S. Res. 73), S3087 [4MR]

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

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

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see S. Res. 214), S10619 [31JY]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see S. 516), S3162 [5MR]

———enable the U.S. to maintain its leadership in aeronautics and aviation (see S. 788), S4824 [3AP]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see S. 1233), S7833 [12JN]

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

Children and youth: protect from exploitive child modeling (see S. 404), S2457 [13FE]

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

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

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), S11119 [4SE]

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), S2702 [25FE]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 884), S10619 [31JY]

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

———protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 146), S230 [13JA] (see S. 1019), S5859 [7MY]

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

Defense of Marriage Act: affirm (see S. Res. 275), S15976 [25NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council (see S. 1454), S11833 [23SE]

Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations for the Technology Administration (see S. 1395), S9303 [11JY]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see S. 684), S4275 [21MR]

Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 111), S5175 [10AP]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see S. 120), S132 [9JA]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see S. 1562), S13378 [28OC]

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (see S. Con. Res. 4), S2341 [12FE]

FAA: promote development of commercial space transportation and authorize appropriations for the Office of the Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation (see S. 1260), S7876 [13JN]

———relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see S. 959), S7189 [2JN]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see S.J. Res. 26), S15976 [25NO]

———recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S2596 [24FE]

FCC: protect children from indecent programming through enforcement of laws, investigation of complaints, and sanctioning of broadcast violators (see S. Res. 283), S16120 [9DE]

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

Firefighters: establish a scientific basis for new firefighting technology standards and improve coordination of training for and responding to terrorist attacks and other emergencies (see S. 321), S3411 [10MR]

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

Foreign policy: secure right of the U.S., and the States, to prosecute and punish crimes committed in the U.S. by individuals who subsequently flee to Mexico to escape prosecution (see S. Con. Res. 79), S14271 [7NO]

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site: provide funding to protect integrity (see S. Res. 135), S5950 [8MY]

Freedom of religion: restore certain religious freedoms (see S. 1558), S11833 [23SE]

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

Health: 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]

High Plains Aquifer: conduct hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, modeling, and monitoring program (see S. 212), S1479 [23JA]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: support certain housing proposals including the downpayment assistance initiative (see S. 811), S5435 [28AP]

Immigration: extend duration of the immigrant investor regional center program (see S. 1642), S12377 [2OC]

———prevent admission, require removal, and authorize investigation of aliens who commit acts of torture or genocide abroad (see S. 710), S14805 [12NO]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see S. 1129), S6978 [22MY]

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

———urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see S. Con. Res. 73), S12971 [21OC] (see S. Con. Res. 81), S14807 [12NO]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see S. 1196), S7476 [5JN]

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

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]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see S. 478), S4435 [26MR]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see S. 152), S3505 [11MR]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S1872 [4FE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S9303 [11JY]

McCool, William C.: tribute (see S. Res. 73), S3087 [4MR]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: designate (see S. Con. Res. 54), S7833 [12JN]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S9905 [24JY]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see S. 1037), S6708 [20MY]

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

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

National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Network: establish to prepare, store, and distribute human umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and to support peer-reviewed research (see S. 1717), S12448 [3OC]

National Cowboy Poetry Week: designate (see S. Res. 108), S4957 [8AP]

National Day of Prayer and Fasting: designate (see S. Con. Res. 19), S3620 [12MR] (see S. Res. 91), S3804 [17MR]

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

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 25), S1479 [23JA]

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

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S8440 [24JN]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps (see S. 589), S4558 [31MR]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10621 [31JY]

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

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

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

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

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see S. 380), S2341 [12FE]

Roads and highways: identify a route as the Southwest Passage Initiative for Regional and Interstate Transportation Corridor (see S. 290), S1871 [4FE]

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

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

Senator James B. Pearson Post Office, Prairie Village, KS: designate (see S. 1718), S12532 [14OC]

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

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

Sports: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports and the Olympics and establish NIST grant program to fund detection and prevention of the use of performance-enhancing drugs (see S. 1002), S5771 [6MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S7981 [17JN]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see S. 846), S13209 [24OC]

———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), S13377 [28OC]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S11832 [23SE]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see S. 150), S10619 [31JY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see S. 1703), S12534 [14OC]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 1246), S13262 [27OC]

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

———provide tax relief for farmers and fishermen (see S. 665), S3993 [19MR]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see S. 374), S3087 [4MR]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see S. 514), S11568 [16SE]

———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), S1669 [28JA]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see S. 1380), S12608 [15OC]

———facilitate reallocation of spectrum from governmental to commercial users (see S. 865), S5173 [10AP]

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), S10619 [31JY]

———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, cosponsorship withdrawn (see S. Res. 212), S11162 [5SE]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see S. 1325), S8561 [25JN]

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

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (see S. Res. 184), S8559 [25JN]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (see S. 1201), S8127 [18JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Algeria: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (see S. Res. 198), S9708 [22JY]

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

Bright, William R.: tribute (see S. Res. 206), S10265 [30JY]

Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies: establish (see S. 837), S5059 [9AP]

Diseases: improve data collection and dissemination between Federal and State registries to enhance the treatment and research of cancer (see S. 1899), S15287 [20NO]

FDA: withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see S. 1930), S15407 [21NO]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for individuals with disabilities in foreign countries, including victims of warfare and civil strife (see S. 742), S4512 [27MR]

Government: establish a commission to conduct a comprehensive review of Federal agencies and programs, and to recommend the elimination or realignment of duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions (see S. 1668), S12056 [26SE]

Hong Kong: support freedom (see S.J. Res. 14), S8862 [27JN]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 43), S5771 [6MY]

Immigration: establish new special immigrant categories for certain children and women at risk of harm (see S. 1353), S8725 [26JN]

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

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

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

Israel: recognition of Jerusalem as capital before the U.S. recognizes a Palestinian state (see S.J. Res. 24), S14804 [12NO]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or asylum in the U.S. (see S. 1336), S8559 [25JN]

———promote human rights, democracy, peace, and security of Korean Peninsula (see S. 1903), S15287 [20NO]

Medicare: improve access to services in rural hospitals and critical access hospitals (see S. 942), S5483 [29AP]

———reform reimbursement rates for chemotherapy drugs and administration (see S. 1303), S8300 [20JN]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see S.J. Res. 8), S3505 [11MR]

Romania: welcome President Ion Iliescu upon U.S. visit, commend economic and democratic reform efforts and support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S. (see S. Res. 250), S13134 [23OC]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see S. 245), S1736 [29JA]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY]

Taxation: treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see S. 1316), S8439 [24JN]

Technology: make consumers, educational institutions, and libraries aware of digital rights management technologies included in the digital media products they purchase (see S. 1621), S11568 [16SE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1830), S14176 [6NO]

Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act: exempt small trailer manufacturers from certain reporting requirements (see S. 1667), S12056 [26SE]

Turkey: condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (see S. Res. 273), S15812 [24NO]

Veterans: 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]

Cloture motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S16083 [9DE]

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

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

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693, S3698 [13MR], S3834 [18MR], S4553 [31MR], S4676 [2AP]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5472 [29AP], S5629 [1MY]

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

Factsheets

Abortion Hurts Women—Medical and Psychological Talking Points: Feminists for Life of America (organization), S11556 [16SE]

Letters

FDA withdrawal of approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review approval process: Monty and Helen Patterson, S15474 [21NO]

Partial-birth abortion statistics for Kansas: Lorne A. Phillips, Kansas Dept. of Health & Environment, S3471 [11MR]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S6789 [21MY], S7269 [4JN], S7651 [11JN], S9433 [16JY], S11877 [24SE], S12985 [22OC], S13947 [5NO]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, S3597 [12MR], S11555 [16SE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3471, S3472 [11MR], S3597 [12MR], S11555 [16SE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, S12919, S12921 [21OC]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14150 [6NO]

Algeria: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (S. Res. 198), S9737 [22JY]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1378 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1378 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12326, S12377 [2OC], S12733 [16OC], S12799, S12800 [17OC]

———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, S5383 [11AP]

———performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, S6904, S6907, S6908 [22MY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S5111 [10AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, S5516 [30AP]

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

Bright, William R.: tribute (S. Res. 206), S10451 [30JY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4063 [20MR]

———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), S7699 [11JN]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (S. Res. 45), S1924 [5FE]

Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies: establish, S4063 [20MR]

———establish (S. 837), S5071 [9AP]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S13009 [22OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding, S14150 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6904, S6907, S6908 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7283 [4JN]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9093, S9100, S9105 [9JY]

Dept. of Transportation: fair competitive bid procedures relative to State-assisted intercity rail passenger operations, S13205, S13206 [24OC]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13205, S13206 [24OC]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6476, S6483 [15MY]

———improve data collection and dissemination between Federal and State registries to enhance the treatment and research of cancer (S. 1899), S15289 [20NO]

———include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S6483 [15MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for abstinence education programs, S6476 [15MY]

Electric power: protect consumers and investors from abusive affiliate, associate company, and subsidiary company transactions, S10205 [30JY]

EPA: provide additional authority to the Office of Ombudsman (S. 515), S6889 [21MY]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2308 [12FE]

FAA: reauthorize programs (S. 1618), S11587 [16SE]

FDA: withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (S. 1930), S15473 [21NO]

Federal employees: application of certain goals that would subject employees to public-private competitions or convert work to private contractors, S1378 [23JA]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9093, S9100, S9105 [9JY]

———clarify definition of HIV/AIDS prevention relative to sexual transmission prevention and abstinence education programs funding, S13644, S13645 [30OC]

———increase funding for Iraqi security, reconstruction in Afghanistan, and humanitarian relief in Liberia through reductions in nonsecurity funding, S12799, S12800 [17OC]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S9100 [9JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13644, S13645 [30OC]

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc.: tribute, S2451 [13FE]

Hays, KS: tribute to Hays High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3502 [11MR]

Hong Kong: support freedom (S.J. Res. 14), S8863 [27JN]

Immigration: treatment of unaccompanied alien children (S. 1129), S7026 [22MY]

International Religious Freedom Day: designate (S. Res. 251), S13183 [23OC]

Iran: democracy efforts, S9105 [9JY]

———human rights violations, S7599 [10JN]

Iraq: condition Coalition Provisional Authority funding on ensuring freedom of religion, S12733 [16OC]

Israel: recognition of Jerusalem as capital before the U.S. recognizes a Palestinian state (S.J. Res. 24), S14817 [12NO]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or asylum in the U.S., S9093 [9JY]

———human rights violations, S5516 [30AP]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, S1126 [17JA]

Medicare: improve access to services in rural hospitals and critical access hospitals (S. 942), S5490 [29AP]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15887 [25NO]

———reform reimbursement rates for chemotherapy drugs and administration, S15887 [25NO]

———reform reimbursement rates for chemotherapy drugs and administration (S. 1303), S8302 [20JN]

Mohammed, Khalid Shaikh: capture, S3158 [5MR]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Shirin Ebadi for peace (S. Res. 244), S13009 [22OC]

O'Bannon, Frank: tribute (S. Res. 227), S11587 [16SE]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5515 [30AP]

Pakistan: commend cooperation in the war against terrorism, S3077 [4MR]

———U.S. policy, S3158 [5MR]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9093, S9100, S9105 [9JY]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence, S7365 [4JN]

Philippines: welcome President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo upon U.S. visit, commend support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S. (S. Res. 152), S6890 [21MY]

Pickering, Charles W., Sr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S14737 [12NO]

Pittsburg, KS: anniversary of Mount Carmel Regional Medical Center, S4895 [7AP]

Pittsburg State University: anniversary, S10899 [1AU]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7365 [4JN], S10205 [30JY]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S5515 [30AP], S14622, S14624, S14707, S14736, S14742, S14747 [12NO]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: ratification, S5815 [7MY]

Public utilities: create more efficient electric grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections, S10205 [30JY]

Rural areas: reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (S. 602), S3665 [13MR]

Senate: executive calendar, unanimous-consent agreement, S3666 [13MR]

———legislative program, S6843, S6844 [21MY], S9059 [8JY], S11588 [16SE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Josue O. Rivera v. U.S. Congress, et al (S. Res. 226), S11587 [16SE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture, S1126 [17JA]

———establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (H.R. 3491), S15303 [20NO]

———establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (S. 1157), S7155 [23MY], S7274 [4JN]

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 [11NO]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 2), S5515 [30AP]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq, S12326 [2OC]

Technology: make consumers, educational institutions, and libraries aware of digital rights management technologies included in the digital media products they purchase (S. 1621), S11571-S11574 [16SE]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), S14 [7JA]

Thurmond, Strom: print tributes as a Senate document, S9059 [8JY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2620), S16107 [9DE]

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

———encourage unconditional removal of economic sanctions against Iraq (H. Con. Res. 160), S6890 [21MY]

Veterans Day: declare Emporia, KS, as founding city of official holiday and recognize Alvin J. King and Ed Rees for contributions towards enactment into law (H. Con. Res. 159), S13742 [31OC]

Votes: position on missed, S8429 [24JN]

World Youth Alliance: tribute, S15055 [18NO]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (S. Res. 184), S8576 [25JN]

Texts of

S. 742, International Disability and Victims of Warfare and Civil Strife Assistance Act, S4531 [27MR]

S. 1157, National Museum of African American History and Culture Act, S7156-S7158 [23MY]

S. 1316, Conservation Reserve Program Tax Fairness Act, S8441 [24JN]

S. 1336, allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or asylum in the U.S., S8573 [25JN]

S. 1353, Widows and Orphans Act, S8746 [26JN]

S. 1621, Consumers, Schools, and Libraries Digital Rights Management Awareness Act, S11574-S11576 [16SE]

S. 1667, exempt small trailer manufacturers from certain Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act reporting requirements, S12057 [26SE]

S. 1694, Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act, S12283 [1OC]

Tributes

Beck, Daisy R., S1662 [28JA]

Biden, Senator, S9093 [9JY]

Lee, Bonjwing, S9400 [15JY]

Lugar, Senator, S9093 [9JY]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, S4505 [27MR]

Sanders, S. King, S14263 [7NO]