FITZGERALD, PETER (a Senator from Illinois)

Amendments

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2005-2009 (S. Con. Res. 95), S2668, S2745, S2747 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2400), S6056, S6109 [21MY], S6522 [7JN], S6737 [14JN], S6999, S7000 [17JN], S7158 [22JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 4567), S8969, S8970, S8971 [8SE]

Executive departments: provide for a report on Federal agencies without annually audited financial statements (S. 2688), S11319, S11327 [11OC]

Intelligence services: reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the U.S. Government (S. 2845), S9962 [29SE]

Pensions: change the 30-year treasury bond rate to a composite corporate rate (H.R. 3108), S253, S256, S257, S258, S259, S260, S261 [26JA]

Taxation: repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (S. 1637), S2310 [8MR], S4838 [4MY]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (S. 1072), S953 [10FE], S1027, S1109 [11FE]

Articles and editorials

Fuzzy Math and Stock Options, Warren E. Buffet, Washington (DC) Post, S8486 [20JY]

Pension Perniciousness, Washington (DC) Post, S234 [26JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see S. 2466), S5949 [20MY]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: amend to expand certain trade benefits to eligible sub-Saharan African countries (see S. 1900), S1287 [12FE]

———extend and modify certain trade benefits (see S. 2529), S6881 [16JN]

Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act: anniversary of food aid programs (see S. Res. 402), S7896 [9JY]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see S. 1298), S1458 [23FE]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S1286 [12FE]

Armed Forces: provide for parental involvement in abortions of dependent children of members (see S. 1104), S8030 [13JY]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see S. 1557), S4226 [21AP]

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), S11497 [18NO]

Bob Michel Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Peoria, IL: designate (see S. 2596), S7435 [24JN]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: revise and extend Federal charter (see S. 2363), S7938 [12JY]

Brown, Oliver L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2179), S2861 [22MR]

Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see S. Res. 269), S10569 [6OC]

Children and youth: provide for infant crib safety (see S. 2016), S184 [22JA]

Coins: authorize the minting and issuance of a Presidential $1 coin series (see S. 2744), S9442 [21SE]

———redesign the reverse side of the penny in commemoration of the anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln (see S. 2817), S9441 [21SE]

Corps of Engineers: enhance navigation capacity improvements and ecosystem restoration plan for the Upper Mississippi River and Illinois Waterway System (see S. 2470), S5949 [20MY]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2439), S6452 [3JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: make the dairy forward pricing program permanent (see S. 2565), S7311 [23JN]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Payment Program (see S. 2526), S8862 [7SE]

Dept. of State: establish an Office of Intercountry Adoptions and reform U.S. laws governing intercountry adoptions (see S. 1934), S3181 [25MR]

———require annual reports on acts of anti-Semitism around the world (see S. 2292), S4912 [5MY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: extend marriage penalty relief provisions (see S. 2093), S1934 [1MR]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see S. 1931), S4301 [22AP]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see S.J. Res. 26), S1458 [23FE] (see S.J. Res. 30), S3096 [24MR] (see S.J. Res. 40), S7750 [7JY]

———recognize the importance of fathers to a healthy society and consider how society can better respect and support fatherhood (see S. Res. 379), S6734 [14JN]

———recognize the importance of mothers to a healthy society (see S. Res. 348), S4767 [3MY]

Farm Security and Rural Investment Act: enhance ability to produce fruits and vegetables on soybean base acres (see S. 2141), S3295 [29MR]

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see S. 2461), S7939 [12JY]

Federal employees: allow to make, modify, and terminate contributions to the Thrift Savings Fund at any time (see S. 2479), S6087 [21MY]

———clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (see S. 2628), S7827 [8JY]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see S. 2568), S7897 [9JY]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (see S. Res. 336), S4024 [8AP]

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

Health: improve women's access to health care services, and access of all individuals to emergency and trauma care services, by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the delivery of such services (see S. 2207), S3791 [6AP]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research and coordinate efforts and information on transplantation (see S. 2158), S2106 [3MR]

Higher Education Act: amend to enhance literacy in finance and economics (see S. 1968), S10436 [5OC]

Insurance: coverage of colorectal cancer screening (see S. 2265), S4838 [4MY]

Iran: human rights violations of Bahais (see S. Con. Res. 78), S4375 [26AP]

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]

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), S8474 [20JY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S5535 [17MY]

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site: visitor center funding (see S. Res. 420), S9387 [20SE]

Major League Baseball: adopt drug-testing policy that deters players from using anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing substances that create a competitive advantage or pose a serious health risk (see S. Res. 335), S4024 [8AP]

Marine mammals: reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (see S. Con. Res. 122), S7896 [9JY]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S2223 [4MR]

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

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 474), S11640 [19NO]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 322), S6500 [7JN]

National Archives and Records Administration: establish a servitude and emancipation archival research clearinghouse (see S. 1292), S5472 [13MY]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 461), S11090 [10OC]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 298), S1017 [11FE]

National Health Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 357), S6629 [8JN]

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 Runaway Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 430), S10569 [6OC]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 309), S2106 [3MR]

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), S4494 [28AP]

Nuclear energy: recognize essential role in national energy policy and support increased use of nuclear power and construction and development of new and improved nuclear power generating plants (see S. Con. Res. 141), S10568 [6OC]

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]

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), S8550 [21JY]

Protecting Older Americans From Fraud Month: designate (see S. Res. 424), S9387 [20SE]

Railroads: increase rail transportation security (see S. 2273), S3792 [6AP]

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]

Senator Paul Simon Federal Building, Carbondale, IL: designate (see S. 2022), S184 [22JA]

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

Sudan: declare genocide in Darfur (see S. Con. Res. 124), S8030 [13JY] (see S. Con. Res. 133), S8689 [22JY]

Taxation: repeal scheduled restrictions in the child tax credit, marriage penalty relief, and certain tax brackets (see S. 2376), S5373 [12MY]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see S. 1316), S3791 [6AP]

Telecommunications: increase penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane language (see S. 2056), S1017 [11FE]

Terrorism: provide for medal to be awarded by the President to representatives of individuals killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 passengers (see S. 533), S4096 [19AP]

U.N.: dissuade members from supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel and promote more balanced and constructive approaches to resolving conflict in the Middle East (see S. Res. 271), S9033 [9SE]

———withhold U.S. contributions pending certification of U.N. cooperation in investigation of Oil-for-Food Program (see S. 2389), S5800 [19MY]

Veterans: mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 1379), S6673 [9JN] (see S. 1379), S6734 [14JN]

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 (see S. 2061), S1519 [24FE]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Courts: require the Federal judiciary to prepare audited financial statements (see S. 2757), S8688 [22JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: restrict the performance of eye surgery at a facility, or under a contract with the Dept., to only licensed medical doctors and licensed doctors of osteopathy (see S. 2743), S8688 [22JY]

Executive departments: provide for a report on Federal agencies without annually audited financial statements (see S. 2688), S8423 [19JY]

———require all Federal agencies to prepare audited financial statements (see S. 2680), S8277 [16JY]

Financial Accounting Standards Board: maintain independence and integrity (see S. Res. 412), S8474 [20JY]

Government: require periodic review of Government programs for purposes of evaluating their performance (see S. 2898), S10436 [5OC]

Greece: return of the Parthenon Marbles (see S. Con. Res. 134), S8689 [22JY]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see S. 2399), S5078 [10MY]

Investments: improve governance and regulation of mutual funds under the securities laws (see S. 2059), S792 [10FE]

Legislative branch of the Government: require Congress and all legislative agencies to prepare audited financial statements (see S. 2758), S8688 [22JY]

National Electrical Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 334), S4024 [8AP]

National Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 331), S3632 [5AP]

Cloture motions

Courts: amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (S. 2062), S7743 [7JY], S7818 [8JY]

———amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (S. 2062), motion to proceed, S6250 [21MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2400), S7162 [22JN]

Foreign trade: temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (H.R. 1047), conference report, S11435 [17NO], S11520 [19NO]

Health: improve access to health care services by reducing the burden the liability system places in the delivery of emergency, trauma, and obstetrical services (S. 2207), motion to proceed, S3599 [2AP], S3894 [7AP]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), S3359 [30MR], S3538 [1AP]

Descriptions

Mutual Fund Reform Act (S. 2059), S803-S807 [10FE]

Letters

Mutual Fund Reform Act: John C. Bogle, Vanguard Group, Inc., S794 [10FE]

———Niels Holch, Coalition of Mutual Fund Investors, S797 [10FE]

———several consumers' organizations, S795-S797 [10FE]

———William F. Galvin, Sec. of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, S794 [10FE]

Pension Funding Equity Act: Elaine L. Chao, John W. Snow and Donald L. Evans, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., S233 [26JA]

Remarks

Corps of Engineers: enhance navigation capacity improvements and ecosystem restoration plan for the Upper Mississippi River and Illinois Waterway System (S. 2470), S6006 [20MY]

Courts: require the Federal judiciary to prepare audited financial statements (S. 2757), S8747 [22JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: restrict the performance of eye surgery at a facility, or under a contract with the Dept., to only licensed medical doctors and licensed doctors of osteopathy (S. 2743), S8728 [22JY]

ERISA: provide for security of multiemployer pension plans, S3980 [8AP]

Executive departments: require all Federal agencies to prepare audited financial statements (S. 2680), S8279 [16JY]

Filip, Mark R.: nomination to be district judge, S568 [4FE]

Financial Accounting Standards Board: maintain independence and integrity (S. Res. 412), S8485 [20JY]

Government: require periodic review of Government programs for purposes of evaluating their performance (S. 2898), S10443 [5OC]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (S. 2399), S5091 [10MY]

Investments: improve governance and regulation of mutual funds under the securities laws (S. 2059), S793 [10FE]

Legislative branch of the Government: require Congress and all legislative agencies to prepare audited financial statements (S. 2758), S8747 [22JY]

National Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 331), S3633 [5AP]

Pensions: change the 30-year treasury bond rate to a composite corporate rate (H.R. 3108), S232, S233, S234 [26JA]

———change the 30-year treasury bond rate to a composite corporate rate (H.R. 3108), conference report, S3980 [8AP]

Senate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S11555-S11558 [19NO]

Staff: tribute, S11557 [19NO]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S11283 [11OC], S11360 [16NO], S11473, S11476 [18NO], S11542, S11558, S11566, S11588, S11592, S11593, S11597, S11598, S11601, S11602, S11605 [19NO], S11668, S11670, S11700 [20NO]

Statements

Pension Funding Equity Act: Executive Office of the President, S233 [26JA]

Summaries

Mutual Fund Reform Act (S. 2059), S802 [10FE]

Texts of

S. 2059, Mutual Fund Reform Act, S797-S802 [10FE]

S. 2399, Healthy Lifestyles Act, S5092-S5094 [10MY]

S. 2680, Financial Accountability Expansion Act, S8279 [16JY]

S. 2743, Veterans Eye Treatment Safety (VETS) Act, S8728 [22JY]

S. 2757, Judicial Branch Financial Accountability Act, S8748 [22JY]

S. 2758, Legislative Branch Financial Accountability Act, S8748 [22JY]

S. 2898, Program Assessment and Results Act, S10444 [5OC]

Tributes

Akaka, Senator, S11556 [19NO]

Bunning, Senator, S11556 [19NO]

Byrd, Senator, S11555 [19NO]

Cochran, Senator, S11556 [19NO]

Collins, Senator, S11556 [19NO]

Dole, Bob, S11557 [19NO]

Dole, Senator, S11557 [19NO]

Durbin, Senator, S11557 [19NO]

Lugar, Senator, S11556 [19NO]

McCain, Senator, S11556 [19NO]

Nickles, Senator, S11556 [19NO]

Obama, Barack, S11557 [19NO]

Reagan, Ronald, S6660 [9JN]