LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. (a Senator from New Jersey)

Addresses

Israel-Arab Conflict: Haim Harari, S8100 [14JY]

Tribute to Vietnamese Conflict Veterans: Frank M. McDonough, S11363 [16NO]

U.N. Conference To Discuss Growing Problem of Anti-Semitism: Anne Bayefsky, S8098 [14JY]

Advertisements

Police Chiefs Urge U.S. Senate—Don't Protect Gun Dealers Who Arm Killers: Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Violence (organization), S1666 [26FE]

Amendments

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2005-2009 (S. Con. Res. 95), S2452 [9MR], S2545, S2565, S2571, S2573, S2579 [10MR], S2620, S2626, S2629, S2631, S2648, S2671, S2675, S2678, S2719, S2732, S2733, S2734, S2735, S2736, S2743, S2748 [11MR]

Courts: amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (S. 2062), S7771 [7JY]

Crime: protect unborn victims of violence (H.R. 1997), S3125, S3182 [25MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2400), S5522, S5548 [17MY], S5768, S5819 [19MY], S6395, S6426, S6459, S6460 [3JN], S6509, S6510, S6517 [7JN], S6674 [9JN], S6704, S6735, S6736 [14JN], S7055 [18JN], S7064 [21JN], S7197 [22JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 4567), S9056, S9057, S9082, S9083 [10SE]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 1805), S1655, S1663, S1700, S1701 [26FE], S1872, S1896 [27FE], S1951, S2008 [2MR]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4818), S9645, S9650 [23SE]

Intelligence services: reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the U.S. Government (S. 2845), S9822 [28SE], S9895, S9965, S9973 [29SE], S10016, S10080, S10096, S10104, S10113, S10139, S10145 [30SE], S10215 [1OC], S10451 [5OC]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), S3368 [30MR], S3478 [31MR]

Taxation: make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S4619, S4620 [28AP], S4658, S4716 [29AP]

———remove impediments to make manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses more competitive and productive (H.R. 4520), S8244 [15JY]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (S. 1637), S2141 [3MR], S2311 [8MR], S4770 [3MY], S4849 [4MY]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (S. 1072), S810, S811, S951 [10FE], S1027, S1028, S1030, S1158 [11FE], S1313 [12FE]

Appointments

Conferee: S. 2845, National Intelligence Reform Act, S11333 [11OC]

Articles and editorials

D.C. Gap in Wealth Growing—Uneducated Suffer Most, Study Shows, D'Vera Cohn, Washington (DC) Post, S8606 [22JY]

FAA Faces Exodus of Traffic Controllers, Karen Brulliard, Washington (DC) Post, S8604 [22JY]

FDA's Indecision on `Morning After' Pill Stirs Concern, Robert Cohen, Newark (NJ) Star-Ledger, S3443 [31MR]

War Funds Dwindling, GAO Warns, Jonathan Weisman, Washington (DC) Post, S8605 [22JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit interference by the government with a woman's right to choose to bear a child or terminate a pregnancy (see S. 2020), S184 [22JA]

Afghanistan: authorize assistance and security for women and children (see S. 2032), S1458 [23FE]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: extend and modify certain trade benefits (see S. 2529), S6881 [16JN]

Agriculture: ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see S. 2902), S11379 [16NO]

Animals: provide better protection against bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) and other prion diseases (see S. 2007), S3632 [5AP]

Armed Forces: revise age and service requirements for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service and improve health care for reservists and their families by making TRICARE benefits permanent (see S. 2035), S320 [28JA]

Arms sales: express U.S. policy relative to global standards for the transfer of small arms and light weapons (see S. 2627), S8863 [7SE]

Assault weapons: extend ban on production of assault weapons (see S. 2109), S1518 [24FE] (see S. 2498), S6450 [3JN]

ATF: eliminate waiver of prohibitions on possession of firearms and explosives by convicted felons, drug offenders, and other disqualified individuals (see S. 2945), S10845 [8OC]

Aviation: improve security (see S. 2393), S5473 [13MY]

Birds: mint coins celebrating recovery and restoration of the American bald eagle and noting the importance of the designation of the American bald eagle as an endangered species (see S. 2889), S11379 [16NO]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 36), S4912 [5MY] (see S.J. Res. 39), S6499 [7JN]

Carter, Jimmy: tribute (see S. Res. 446), S10366 [4OC]

Children and youth: access of disadvantaged children to dental services (see S. 1142), S7828 [8JY]

———provide for programs and activities on the prevention of underage drinking (see S. 2718), S9131 [13SE]

———support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies (see S. 2634), S7828 [8JY]

Civil rights: restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights under civil rights statutes (see S. 2088), S1286 [12FE]

Colleges and universities: ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (see S. 2729), S8687 [22JY]

Commission To Establish a National Museum of the American Latino: establish to develop a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of the National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, DC (see S. 2434), S6275 [1JN]

Committee on War and Reconstruction Contracting (Senate, Special): establish (see S. Res. 429), S9723 [27SE]

Conservation of energy: coordinate governmental efforts within GSA and EPA to promote high-performance green buildings (see S. 2620), S7827 [8JY]

Courts: modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see S. 2373), S4692 [29AP]

Dept. of Defense: limit contracting with firms under investigation by the Inspector General (see S. 2023), S185 [22JA]

Dept. of Education: improve the Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program (CCAMPIS) (see S. 2887), S10436 [5OC]

Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see S. 1143), S2000 [2MR]

———expand and intensify research programs concerning elder falls (see S. 1217), S3181 [25MR]

———expand the National Practitioner Data Bank (see S. 2341), S4300 [22AP]

———give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (see S. 2815), S9723 [27SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: award grants to public transportation agencies to improve security (see S. 2884), S10261 [1OC]

———establish intergovernmental grants to identify and develop information, equipment, capabilities, technologies, and services to further the needs of Federal, State, and local governments (see S. 2635), S11378 [16NO]

———identify certain sites as key resources for protection by the Directorate for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection (see S. 1212), S2302 [8MR]

———provide for emergency food and shelter in the event of emergency or economic disaster (see S. 2249), S5536 [17MY]

Dept. of State: require annual reports on acts of anti-Semitism around the world (see S. 2292), S4768 [3MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a commemorative quarter dollar coin program for the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands (see S. 2602), S8424 [19JY]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see S. 1010), S7174 [22JN]

———provide assistance to Special Olympics to support expansion and development of education programs and a Healthy Athletes Program (see S. 2852), S9812 [28SE]

Diseases: establish comprehensive State diabetes control and prevention programs (see S. 1666), S5079 [10MY]

———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see S. 2533), S6881 [16JN]

———promote initiatives to develop an HIV vaccine (see S. Res. 398), S8550 [21JY]

———provide gratuity to veterans, their spouses, and children who contract HIV or AIDS from a blood transfusion relative to a service-connected disability (see S. 1509), S5608 [18MY]

Drugs: clarify definition of anabolic steroids and provide for research and education activities relative to steroids (see S. 2195), S6452 [3JN]

Education: improve elementary and secondary education (see S. 2794), S9525 [22SE]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see S. 2428), S5535 [17MY]

Employment: extend trade adjustment assistance to service workers (see S. 2157), S1999 [2MR]

———provide for paid sick leave in order to address the health needs of individuals and family members (see S. 2520), S9032 [9SE]

EPA: improve environmental enforcement and security (see S. 2269), S4911 [5MY]

———reauthorize National Estuary Program (see S. 2606), S7518 [25JN]

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), S2000 [2MR]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (see S. 1358), S6274 [1JN] (see S. 2628), S7827 [8JY]

Financial institutions: clarify applicability of State law to national banks (see S. 2973), S10986 [9OC]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 316), S2440 [9MR]

Firearms: strike restriction on use of funds that requires a 24-hour time limit for destroying identifying information submitted in relation to a firearm background check (see S. 2557), S7174 [22JN]

Firefighters: provide financial assistance to improve the health and safety of firefighters, promote use of life saving technologies, and achieve greater equity for departments serving large jurisdictions (see S. 2411), S5227 [11MY]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see S. 1200), S9386 [20SE]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see S. 2568), S8278 [16JY]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see S. 1170), S1683 [26FE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 308), S2105 [3MR]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see S. 2261), S3568 [1AP]

Hamilton, Alexander: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 123), S7938 [12JY]

Hazardous substances: prepare comprehensive strategy for international negotiations to reduce global mercury use to levels sufficient to protect public health and the environment (see S. Res. 453), S10703 [7OC]

Health: address shortage of influenza vaccine (see S. 2968), S11430 [17NO]

———conduct vaccine awareness campaign, ensure sufficient vaccine supply, prepare for pandemic or epidemic, and encourage vaccine production capacity relative to influenza (see S. 2038), S11897 [7DE]

———establish a Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services and an advisory council made up of non-Federal representatives of the emergency medical services community (see S. 2351), S7581 [6JY]

———expand access to preventive health care services and education programs that reduce unintended pregnancy, infection with sexually transmitted disease, and number of abortions (see S. 2336), S4300 [22AP]

———improve health care quality by strengthening health information, information infrastructure, and use of health information by providers and patients (see S. 2003), S9723 [27SE]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research and coordinate efforts and information on transplantation (see S. 2158), S1999 [2MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see S. Con. Res. 41), S7581 [6JY]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see S. 1945), S9525 [22SE]

———provide every individual with the opportunity to purchase health insurance that is at least equivalent to the insurance available to Members of Congress at the same or lower rates (see S. Res. 358), S5372 [12MY]

———provide programs for stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation (see S. 1909), S4768 [3MY]

———provide prostate cancer patients with meaningful access to information on treatment options (see S. Res. 389), S8863 [7SE]

Health care professionals: establish a scholarship and loan repayment program for public health preparedness workforce development to eliminate critical public health preparedness workforce shortages (see S. 2613), S8964 [8SE]

———improve dental services in underserved areas (see S. 2740), S8863 [7SE]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see S. 1980), S3181 [25MR] (see S. 2313), S4024 [8AP]

Higher Education Act: amend to enhance literacy in finance and economics (see S. 1968), S9612 [23SE]

Housing: clarify calculation of per-unit costs payable under expiring contributions contracts for tenant-based rental assistance that are renewed (see S. 2467), S5949 [20MY]

Immigration: allow aliens who are legally present in the U.S. to return temporarily to their country of citizenship if that country is engaged in post-conflict reconstruction (see S. 1949), S2223 [4MR]

Immigration and Nationality Act: amend relative to certain visa programs to prevent unintended U.S. job losses and increase Dept. of Labor monitoring and enforcement authority over such programs (see S. 1452), S2223 [4MR]

Insurance: ensure that commercial insurers cannot engage in price fixing, bid rigging, or market allocations to the detriment of competition and consumers (see S. 352), S9130 [13SE]

———extend period for COBRA coverage for victims of terrorist attacks (see S. 2837), S9611 [23SE]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 1053), S4997 [6MY]

———require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide prompt payment for health benefits claims (see S. 2308), S4024 [8AP]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see S. 977), S9936 [29SE]

International Women's Day: designate (see S. Res. 315), S2440 [9MR]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see S. 2352), S8549 [21JY]

Investments: improve governance and regulation of mutual funds under the securities laws (see S. 2059), S2860 [22MR]

Iran: human rights violations of Bahais (see S. Con. Res. 78), S4025 [8AP]

Iraq: condemn abuse of enemy POW by U.S. military personnel, investigate and take corrective action against those involved, and reaffirm support for those serving honorably in Iraq (see S. Res. 356), S5078 [10MY]

———provide education and health care for, and protect human rights of, women and children, and enhance political participation, economic empowerment, civil society, and personal security for women (see S. 2519), S8423 [19JY]

Irish American Cultural Institute: grant Federal charter (see S. 2364), S4692 [29AP]

Israel: support construction of security fence, condemn U.N. General Assembly for requesting the International Court of Justice to rule on legality of the security fence, and oppose efforts to prevent construction (see S. Res. 408), S8691 [22JY]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see S. 478), S8861 [7SE]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see S. 1700), S1458 [23FE]

———prohibit racial profiling (see S. 2132), S1683 [26FE]

———require ballistics testing of all firearms manufactured and all firearms in custody of Federal agencies (see S. 469), S11430 [17NO]

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site: visitor center funding (see S. Res. 420), S9221 [14SE]

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act: reauthorize (see S. 2949), S10845 [8OC]

Mary Ann Collura Post Office Building, Fair Lawn, NJ: designate (see S. 2291), S3919 [7AP]

Medicaid: extend Federal-State cost-sharing program to assist low-income Medicare beneficiaries with health care costs (see S. 2618), S9813 [28SE]

———prohibit payments to States for redispensing prescription drugs (see S. 2950), S10845 [8OC]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3295 [29MR]

Medicare: adjust the amount of payment under the physician fee schedule for cancer drug administration services (see S. 2587), S9131 [13SE]

———allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see S. 493), S4493 [28AP]

———eliminate coverage gap and HMO subsidies and repeal health savings accounts (see S. 2725), S8687 [22JY]

———eliminate privatization and reduce excessive payments to health maintenance organizations and other private sector insurance plans (see S. 2300), S3919 [7AP]

———improve coordination of prescription drug coverage under retiree plans and State pharmaceutical assistance programs with Medicare drug benefits (see S. 2339), S4300 [22AP]

———prohibit operation of comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program in New Jersey (see S. 2117), S1586 [25FE]

———provide for the automatic enrollment of Medicaid beneficiaries for prescription drug benefits (see S. 2413), S5371 [12MY]

———reduce work hours and increase supervision of resident-physicians to ensure the safety of both patients and resident-physicians (see S. 952), S4837 [4MY]

———stabilize amount of part B premium (see S. 2780), S8963 [8SE]

———waive waiting period for coverage of certain disabled individuals (see S. 2566), S7311 [23JN]

Mental health: establish State grant program to end practice of parents giving custody of emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services (see S. 1704), S7750 [7JY]

———recognize that prevention of suicide is a compelling national priority (see S. Con. Res. 119), S8119 [14JY]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives (see S. Res. 393), S7435 [24JN]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 2370), S4692 [29AP]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see S. 1411), S6804 [15JN]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 457), S11090 [10OC]

National Commission on Iraq Intelligence: establish (see S. 1946), S3181 [25MR]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: extend date for submittal of final report and provide additional funding (see S. 2040), S370 [2FE]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 438), S9812 [28SE]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see S. 983), S722 [9FE]

———develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see S. 1588), S185 [22JA]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 407), S8229 [15JY]

National Museum of the American Indian: opening (see S.J. Res. 41), S7750 [7JY]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 418), S8689 [22JY]

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), S4158 [20AP]

National security: provide for a domestic defense fund to improve homeland defense (see S. 2021), S184 [22JA]

National Visiting Nurse Association Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 8), S10062 [30SE]

National World War II Memorial: celebrate completion and recognize veterans who served during World War II (see S. Res. 362), S5472 [13MY]

Nguyen Van Ly, Thaddeus: call for release by Vietnam (see S. Res. 311), S2861 [22MR]

NOAA: establish a national ocean policy to set forth missions and to ensure effective interagency coordination (see S. 2647), S9387 [20SE]

———establish a program to integrate Federal coastal and ocean mapping activities (see S. 2489), S9442 [21SE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see S. 2371), S4692 [29AP]

———modify certain provisions relative to causing death in the workplace (see S. 1272), S108 [21JA]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: identify foreign trade barriers adversely affecting U.S. exports and negotiate remedies to eliminate such barriers (see S. 2372), S4692 [29AP]

Olympic games: tribute to citizens of Greece, the Athens Olympic Organizing Committee, the International Olympic Committee, the U.S. Olympic Committee, the U.S. Olympic Team, and athletes from around the world (see S. Res. 427), S9287 [15SE]

OPM: administer a national health program to offer Federal employee health benefits plans to individuals who are not Federal employees (see S. 2161), S2544 [10MR] (see S. 2163), S11496 [18NO]

Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe: support ongoing work in combating anti-Semitism, racism, xenophobia, discrimination, intolerance, and related violence (see S. Con. Res. 110), S8119 [14JY]

Petroleum: challenge OPEC to increase oil production, direct the FTC to protect consumers from gasoline price gouging and unfair practices, and release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see S. Res. 364), S5607 [18MY]

———express to OPEC countries, and non-OPEC countries that participate in the cartel, the position of the U.S. in favor of increasing world crude oil supplies to achieve stable crude oil prices (see S. Res. 330), S3792 [6AP]

Postal Service: reform postal laws (see S. 2468), S6452 [3JN]

Privacy: amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to create an explicit privilege to preserve medical privacy (see S. 2827), S9612 [23SE]

Public lands: extend authorization for certain national heritage areas (see S. 2836), S9611 [23SE]

———protect, conserve, and restore certain public lands through cooperative cost-shared grants to control and mitigate the spread of invasive species (see S. 2598), S7435 [24JN]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system (see S. 2236), S3295 [29MR]

Railroads: increase rail transportation security (see S. 2216), S2778 [12MR] (see S. 2273), S3567 [1AP]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see S. 2395), S9032 [9SE]

Roth, William V., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 284), S52 [20JA]

Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (see S. 1888), S7104 [21JN]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see S. 333), S3181 [25MR]

September 11: designate as a national day of voluntary service, charity, and compassion (see S. Con. Res. 127), S8691 [22JY]

Ships and vessels: establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into U.S. waters (see S. 2271), S3567 [1AP]

Small Business Act: extend (see S. 2186), S2718 [11MR]

Small Business Investment Act: extend (see S. 2186), S2718 [11MR]

Social Security: modify the rules on availability and method of redistribution of unexpended State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments (see S. 2759), S9131 [13SE]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 845), S5607 [18MY]

———permit States to cover certain low-income youth with an enhanced matching rate under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see S. 1889), S11640 [19NO]

Spain: condemn terrorist bombing in Madrid and express condolences to the families of the victims (see S. Res. 319), S2717 [11MR]

SSI: extend for refugees, asylees, and certain other humanitarian immigrants (see S. 2623), S9387 [20SE]

Sudan: condemn attacks against civilians in the Darfur region (see S. Con. Res. 99), S4912 [5MY]

———declare genocide in Darfur (see S. Con. Res. 124), S8119 [14JY] (see S. Con. Res. 133), S8689 [22JY]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision (see S. Con. Res. 102; S. Res. 349), S4912 [5MY]

Taxation: encourage investment in facilities using wind to produce electricity (see S. 1476), S6451 [3JN]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see S. 2084), S1286 [12FE]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (see S. 44), S6274 [1JN]

———treatment of combat pay relative to earned income tax credit (see S. 2942), S10703 [7OC]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see S. 1335), S4767 [3MY]

Telecommunications: clarify prohibition on junk fax transmissions (see S. 2603), S7939 [12JY]

———protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (see S. 1963), S8474 [20JY]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see S. 1630), S7938 [12JY]

Terrorism Risk Insurance Act: extend applicability (see S. 2764), S9612 [23SE]

U.S.-Thailand Free Trade Agreement: limit Thailand's access to U.S. automobile market to prevent backdoor access by third-country automobile producers to the U.S. market (see S. Con. Res. 90), S4375 [26AP]

Uganda: require a report on conflict (see S. 2264), S4838 [4MY]

Ukraine: ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election process (see S. Con. Res. 106), S8424 [19JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see S. 2006), S52 [20JA]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: place reasonable limitations on the use of surveillance and the issuance of search warrants (see S. 1709), S4997 [6MY]

Veterans: improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans (see S. 68), S2106 [3MR]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 585), S6735 [14JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see S. 1916), S2440 [9MR]

Voting: recognize and support efforts to promote greater civic awareness (see S. Res. 434), S9611 [23SE]

Wilderness Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 387), S8964 [8SE]

World War II: anniversary of Allied landing at Normandy on D-Day (see S.J. Res. 28), S1586 [25FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Animals: prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see S. 2731), S8687 [22JY]

Beaches: improve shore protection and beach replenishment projects (see S. 2105), S1518 [24FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a temporary memorial honoring members of the Armed Forces killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Con. Res. 139), S10061 [30SE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: require repayment of appropriated funds that are illegaly disbursed for political purposes (see S. 2473), S6087 [21MY]

Committee To Investigate Halliburton, War Profiteering, and Related Matters (Senate, Special): establish (see S. Res. 479), S11800 [20NO]

Dept. of Defense: direct the Secretary of a military department to pay a monthly bonus to members whose retirement or separation is suspended as a result of a stop-loss order (see S. 2601), S7435 [24JN]

Hamilton, Alexander: preserve image on ten dollar bill (see S. Con. Res. 132), S8689 [22JY]

Hinduism: issue postage stamp in commemoration of the Diwali festival (see S. Res. 318), S2717 [11MR]

New Jersey: authorize appropriations for the Coastal Heritage Trail Route (see S. 2142), S1891 [27FE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: initiate World Trade Organization dispute proceedings against certain oil exporting countries (see S. 2624), S7827 [8JY]

Oil Pollution Act: prevent oil spills and increase liability limits (see S. 3035), S12068 [8DE]

Pulaski Cadets, Ltd.: grant Federal charter (see S. 2800), S9220 [14SE]

Schindler, Oskar: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Res. 451), S10703 [7OC]

Tariff: leather goods classification (see S. 2248), S3294 [29MR]

———potassium sorbate (see S. 2247), S3294 [29MR]

———sorbic acid (see S. 2246), S3294 [29MR]

U.S. Marshals Service: anniversary (see S. Res. 433), S9611 [23SE]

Letters

Constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage: Greg Pettis and Rand Haglund, Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Local Officials (organization), S8085 [14JY]

Lists

Law enforcement organizations and individuals opposing S. 1805, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, S1665 [26FE]

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 4567), S9117 [13SE]

Press releases

38 Years in the Senate, 38 of His Greatest Hits: Senator Hollings Office, S11591 [19NO]

Privilege of the floor

Kenney, Robert, S12083 [8DE]

Proclamations

New Jersey Community Development Corp. Anniversary, S11893 [7DE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S93 [21JA]

American Legacy Foundation: anniversary, S5076 [10MY]

American Lung Association: anniversary, S5073 [10MY]

Amtrak: funding, S2684 [11MR]

Animals: prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (S. 2731), S8709 [22JY]

Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S93 [21JA], S11719, S11721, S11724 [20NO]

Armed Forces: enhance and improve benefits for members of the National Guard and Reserves who serve extended periods on active duty, S8605 [22JY]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S9550 [23SE]

Assault weapons: extend ban on production of assault weapons, S1961, S1962 [2MR], S9260 [15SE]

Aviation: pending retirement of air traffic controllers, S8604 [22JY]

Beaches: improve shore protection and beach replenishment projects (S. 2105), S1520 [24FE]

Black History Month: observance, S1885 [27FE]

Bremer, L. Paul, III: comments relative to deployment of Armed Forces to Iraq, S10404 [5OC]

Budget: debt limit, S2675 [11MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2005-2009 (S. Con. Res. 95), S2389 [9MR], S2615, S2616, S2644, S2675, S2684 [11MR]

Bush, President: authentication of released documents on personal military history, S9550 [23SE]

———evaluation of administration, S3442 [31MR], S8983 [9SE], S10777 [8OC]

Business and industry: prohibit U.S. companies from setting up foreign subsidiaries for purposes of doing business with terror-sponsoring nations, S5522 [17MY], S5776, S5785 [19MY], S10017 [30SE]

Byrd, Senator: tribute for casting 17,000th vote, S3542 [1AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a temporary memorial honoring members of the Armed Forces killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. Con. Res. 139), S10075 [30SE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: require repayment of appropriated funds that are illegaly disbursed for political purposes (S. 2473), S6088 [21MY]

Cheney, Vice President: relationship with Halliburton Co., S7944 [13JY], S8606-S8608 [22JY], S10404 [5OC]

Coast Guard: non-homeland security missions funding, S9061 [10SE], S9116 [13SE]

Congress: access to IRS facilities and tax returns by certain Members or their designees, S11721 [20NO]

Conservation of energy: coordinate governmental efforts within GSA and EPA to promote high-performance green buildings (S. 2620), S7833 [8JY]

Crime: protect unborn victims of violence (H.R. 1997), S3129 [25MR]

———provide additional penalties for certain crimes against women that cause an interruption in the normal course of their pregnancy, S3129 [25MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2400), S5522 [17MY], S5776, S5785 [19MY], S6713 [14JN], S6757 [15JN], S7036, S7037 [18JN], S7089 [21JN]

———direct the Secretary of a military department to pay a monthly bonus to members whose retirement or separation is suspended as a result of a stop-loss order (S. 2601), S7479 [24JN]

———issuance of safety equipment and body armor for soldiers in Iraq, S3545 [1AP], S6713 [14JN]

———ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and war on terrorism funding, S8605 [22JY]

———require revised protocol on media coverage of return to the U.S. of the remains of Armed Forces members killed overseas, S7034, S7035, S7036, S7037 [18JN], S7089 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: expand the National Practitioner Data Bank (S. 2341), S4328 [22AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 4567), S9061 [10SE], S9116 [13SE]

Dept. of Transportation: resolution of conflicts in transportation project planning relative to compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, S1249 [12FE]

Drunken driving: increase penalties for individuals who operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, S992, S993 [11FE]

East Brunswick, NJ: tribute to East Brunswick High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4296 [22AP], S7304 [23JN]

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize and improve (S. 1134), S10511 [6OC]

Economy: evaluation of Bush administration, S11407 [17NO]

———importance of job creation, S3442 [31MR]

———national objectives priority assignments, S2389 [9MR]

Egypt: terrorist bombing, S10779 [8OC]

Employment: impact of the outsourcing of jobs to foreign countries on the economy, S3442 [31MR]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (S.J. Res. 40), motion to proceed, S7978 [13JY], S8085 [14JY]

FDA: approval of postcoital emergency contraception for over-the-counter sales, S3442 [31MR]

———provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products, S8161, S8162 [15JY], S10977 [9OC]

Firearms: exempt lawsuits involving a shooting victim of John A. Muhammad or Lee B. Malvo from the definition of qualified civil liability action, S1660, S1661, S1662 [26FE]

———permit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers that involve injuries to children, S1872 [27FE]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 1805), S1660, S1661, S1662, S1664, S1668, S1669 [26FE], S1872 [27FE], S1949, S1961, S1962 [2MR]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 1805), motion to proceed, S1574, S1577 [25FE]

———protect rights of law enforcement officers who are victimized by crime to secure compensation from those who participate in the arming of criminals, S1664, S1668, S1669 [26FE]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows, S1949 [2MR]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4818), conference report, S11719, S11721, S11724 [20NO]

Gays, Lesbians, and Allies Senate Staff (GLASS) Caucus: tribute, S4682 [29AP]

Goss, Representative: nomination to be Director of Central Intelligence, S9503 [22SE]

Haiti: U.S. policy relative to political uprising and humanitarian crisis, S1513 [24FE]

Hamilton, Alexander: preserve image on ten dollar bill (S. Con. Res. 132), S8774 [22JY]

Health: expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform abortions or make referrals regarding abortion services, S11719, S11724 [20NO]

Hinduism: issue postage stamp in commemoration of the Diwali festival (S. Res. 318), S2728 [11MR]

Income: pay disparity between economic classes, S8606 [22JY]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9430 [21SE]

———investigate parties responsible for authorizing chartered airplane flights for certain Saudi nationals after terrorist attacks upon the U.S., S8519 [21JY]

———reform, S9430 [21SE]

———reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the U.S. Government (S. 2845), S9895 [29SE], S10017 [30SE], S11795 [20NO]

———reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the U.S. Government (S. 2845), conference report, S11967, S11999 [8DE]

Internet Tax Freedom Act: require a GAO study on the impact on State and local governments and on broadband deployment, S4658 [29AP]

Iraq: alleged maltreatment and abuse of enemy POW by U.S. military personnel, S5463 [13MY]

———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S3545 [1AP], S4451 [28AP], S5463 [13MY], S8102 [14JY], S9260 [15SE], S9549 [23SE], S10398-S10400 [5OC], S10777 [8OC]

———call for development of an exit strategy for U.S. Armed Forces, S9260 [15SE]

Kerry, Senator: characterization in Presidential campaign television ads, S7887 [9JY], S8102 [14JY]

———characterization relative to service in Vietnamese Conflict, S4451 [28AP], S8606 [22JY], S10777 [8OC]

———characterization relative to votes on defense issues and service in Vietnamese Conflict, S1492 [24FE]

———remarks relative to terrorism and war with Iraq, S9550 [23SE]

Law enforcement: require certain notifications when a National Instant Criminal Background Check System query reveals someone in the Violent Gang and Terrorist Organization File attempting to purchase a firearm, S1872 [27FE]

Medicare: advertising campaign designed to build public support for the new Medicare drug law, S4786 [4MY]

———prescription drug discount card program implementation, S4786 [4MY]

Middle East: report on congressional delegation trip, S2984-S2986 [23MR]

National Intelligence Authority: specify a term of service for the National Intelligence Director, S9895 [29SE]

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance, S11887 [7DE]

National security: improve security for driver licenses and State identity documents, S11967 [8DE]

New Jersey: authorize appropriations for the Coastal Heritage Trail Route (S. 2142), S1892 [27FE]

New Jersey Alliance for Action (organization): anniversary, S7305 [23JN]

New Jersey Community Development Corp.: anniversary, S11893 [7DE]

Nuclear weapons: prohibit funding for new nuclear weapons development under the Stockpile Services Advanced Concepts Initiative, S6757 [15JN]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons, S6757 [15JN]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: initiate World Trade Organization dispute proceedings against certain oil exporting countries (S. 2624), S7837 [8JY]

Oil Pollution Act: prevent oil spills and increase liability limits (S. 3035), S12069 [8DE]

Political campaigns: comparison of President Bush and Senator Kerry relative to war in Iraq, S10398-S10400 [5OC]

Public debt: ceiling (S. 2986), S11407 [17NO]

Pulaski Cadets, Ltd.: grant Federal charter (S. 2800), S9223 [14SE]

Schindler, Oskar: issue commemorative postage stamp (S. Res. 451), S10747 [7OC]

Senate: tribute to Members who served in World War II, S6330 [2JN]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision, S6081 [21MY]

Taxation: exclude from unrelated business taxable income the gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites, S5208, S5209 [11MY]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes, S2615, S2616, S2644 [11MR]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S4658 [29AP]

———remove impediments to make manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses more competitive and productive (H.R. 4520), S8161, S8162 [15JY]

———remove impediments to make manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses more competitive and productive (H.R. 4520), conference report, S10977 [9OC]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (S. 1637), S5208, S5209 [11MY]

Tobacco products: eliminate price supports and compensate quota holders, tobacco producers, and tobacco-dependent communities, S8161, S8162 [15JY]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (S. 1072), S684 [6FE], S992, S993 [11FE], S1249 [12FE]

U.N.: conference to discuss growing problem of anti-Semitism, S8097 [14JY]

U.S. Marshals Service: anniversary (S. Res. 433), S9644 [23SE]

U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement: implementation (S. 2677), S8508 [21JY]

Veterans Day: observance, S11363 [16NO]

Violence Against Women Act: anniversary, S9282 [15SE]

Votes: correction, S4642 [29AP]

Women: improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the delivery of obstetrical and gynecological services (S. 2061), motion to proceed, S1497 [24FE]

World War II: honor service of men and women who served in the Armed Forces (S. Res. 369), S6330 [2JN]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Senate: tribute to Members who served in World War II, S6324-S6336 [2JN]

Reports

Medicare Trust Fund Reimbursement Act: Anthony H. Gamboa, GAO, S6089-S6093 [21MY]

Summaries

Lemongello v. Will Co. (Lawsuits Against Weapons Manufacturers): David Boies, S1668 [26FE]

Texts of

S. 2105, Coastal Restoration Act, S1520 [24FE]

S. 2142, New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route appropriations, S1892 [27FE]

S. 2473, Medicare Trust Fund Reimbursement Act, S6089 [21MY]

S. 2601, direct the Secretary of a military department to pay a monthly bonus to members whose retirement or separation is suspended as a result of a stop-loss order, S7480 [24JN]

S. 2624, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative initiation of World Trade Organization dispute proceedings against certain oil exporting countries, S7838 [8JY]

S. 2731, Captive Exotic Animal Protection Act, S8710 [22JY]

S. 2800, grant Federal charter to Pulaski Cadets, Ltd., S9223 [14SE]

S. 3035, Oil Spill Prevention and Liability Act, S12069 [8DE]

Tributes

Adams, Frank, S33 [20JA]

Breaux, Senator, S11592 [19NO]

Campbell, Senator, S11566, S11592 [19NO]

Centrella, Melissa A., S6446 [3JN]

Daschle, Senator, S11564 [19NO]

Edwards, Senator, S11592 [19NO]

Fitzgerald, Senator, S11566, S11592 [19NO]

Graham, Senator Bob, S11592 [19NO]

Hollings, Senator, S6437-S6439 [3JN], S11590 [19NO]

Hughes, Michael A., S3362 [30MR]

Kenney, Robert, S12050 [8DE]

Kristoffersen, Alma, S1677 [26FE]

Nickles, Senator, S11592 [19NO]

Reagan, Ronald, S6665 [9JN]