CHAMBLISS, SAXBY (a Senator from Georgia)

Amendments

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2005-2009 (S. Con. Res. 95), S2313 [8MR], S2506, S2566, S2568, S2579 [10MR], S2736 [11MR]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): eliminate certain restrictions on service of Senators (S. Res. 445), S10605 [6OC], S10625, S10751 [7OC], S10922 [9OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2400), S5836 [19MY], S6363 [2JN], S6510, S6544, S6580, S6590 [7JN], S6716, S6717, S6736 [14JN], S6787 [15JN], S6972 [17JN], S7105 [21JN], S7153, S7156, S7158 [22JN], S7271 [23JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 4567), S9040 [9SE]

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

Intelligence services: reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the U.S. Government (S. 2845), S9820, S9840 [28SE], S10004, S10038, S10063, S10078, S10079, S10089, S10108 [30SE], S10392, S10449 [5OC], S10516, S10570 [6OC]

Taxation: repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (S. 1637), S2310 [8MR], S3031 [23MR], S4919 [5MY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S1467 [24FE], S4383 [27AP], S8405 [19JY], S8577 [22JY]

Conferee: H.R. 4200, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7503 [24JN]

———H.R. 4548, intelligence services appropriations, S11332 [11OC]

Articles and editorials

Military, Gordon Trowbridge, Army Times (publication), S10383 [5OC]

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]

Armed Forces: reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see S. 2152), S1999 [2MR]

———waive interest on student loans of military personnel called to active duty (see S. 863), S4024 [8AP]

Aviation: provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations flying for public benefit and to the pilots and staff of such organizations (see S. 955), S4911 [5MY]

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), S11641 [19NO]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: revise and extend Federal charter (see S. 2363), S6349 [2JN]

Brown, Oliver L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2179), S3367 [30MR]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 36), S4692 [29AP] (see S.J. Res. 39), S6499 [7JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a memorial to commemorate the heroism of the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 (see S. Con. Res. 136), S10062 [30SE]

Charles, Ray: tribute (see S. Res. 381), S6882 [16JN]

Children and youth: issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see S. Con. Res. 74), S6088 [21MY]

China, Republic of: participation in WHO (see S. 2092), S4693 [29AP]

Colleges and universities: recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (see S. Res. 221), S6629 [8JN]

Congress: authorize States to implement mechanisms to ensure continuity in the event that one-fourth of the members of either the House of Representatives or the Senate are killed or incapacitated (see S. 1820), S4374 [26AP]

———constitutional amendment on continuity in the event that one-fourth of the members of either the House of Representatives or the Senate are killed or incapacitated (see S.J. Res. 23), S4375 [26AP]

Courts: limit and expedite Federal collateral review of convictions for killing a public safety officer (see S. 2760), S8863 [7SE]

———make improvements in the operations and administration of Federal courts (see S. 2396), S5078 [10MY]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (see S. 2290), S3919 [7AP]

Crime: prohibit unauthorized use of military certificates (see S. 1603), S793 [10FE]

———protect victims' rights (see S. 2329), S4301 [22AP]

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

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see S. 2869), S10847 [8OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: extend marriage penalty relief provisions (see S. 2093), S1286 [12FE]

Families and domestic relations: improve collection of child support (see S. 2194), S2996 [23MR]

———recognize the importance of fathers to a healthy society and consider how society can better respect and support fatherhood (see S. Res. 379), S6883 [16JN]

Federal employees: provide bid protest rights in actions under certain OMB regulations governing competition in Federal procurement of commercial services (see S. 2438), S6349 [2JN]

Fish and fishing: protect the public's ability to fish for sport (see S. 2244), S3792 [6AP]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see S. 2568), S11378 [16NO]

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), S1934 [1MR]

———provide prostate cancer patients with meaningful access to information on treatment options (see S. Res. 389), S7311 [23JN]

Hong Kong: support freedom (see S.J. Res. 33), S4912 [5MY]

Immigration: clarify the effects of revocation of a visa relative to treatment of individuals with suspected terrorist affiliations (see S. 2661), S8229 [15JY]

———revise certain requirements for H-2B employers (see S. 2258), S3366 [30MR]

Immigration and Nationality Act: reform judicial review process of orders of removal (see S. 2443), S5799 [19MY]

Iran: disapprove elections and encourage a democratic government that will restore freedom and abandon terrorism (see S. Res. 302), S1286 [12FE]

———urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see S. Con. Res. 81), S4097 [19AP]

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), S8230 [15JY]

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.: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 2146), S1891 [27FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S8474 [20JY]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, and establish standards for internal investigations, interrogations, and hearings (see S. 1277), S1017 [11FE]

Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 128), S8474 [20JY]

Medicare: contain costs of prescription drug program (see S. 2130), S3920 [7AP]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives (see S. 1944), S2996 [23MR]

National Health Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 357), S7105 [21JN]

National Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Day: designate (see S. Res. 378), S6734 [14JN]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 401), S7828 [8JY]

National Visiting Nurse Association Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 8), S10437 [5OC]

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), S3792 [6AP]

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), S6998 [17JN]

Pensions: clarify the status of certain retirement plans and the organizations which maintain the plans (see S. 2589), S7435 [24JN]

Red Ribbon Week: support goals (see S. Res. 455), S11090 [10OC]

Roads and highways: study the construction and designation of a new Interstate from Augusta, GA, to Natchez, MS (see S. 2735), S8687 [22JY]

———study the construction and designation of a new Interstate from Savannah, GA, to Knoxville, TN (see S. 2736), S8688 [22JY]

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

Senate: authorize States to implement mechanisms to ensure continuity in the event that a quorum is not present due to the inability of Members to discharge the powers and duties of their office (see S. 2031), S4374 [26AP]

Social Security: eliminate the waiting period in the disability insurance program (see S. 1762), S54 [20JA]

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

Supreme Court: clarify inconsistencies in Blakely v. Washington decision dealing with sentencing guidelines (see S. Con. Res. 130), S8691 [22JY]

Tariff Act: amend to allow for improved administration of new shipper administrative reviews (see S. 2425), S10436 [5OC]

Taxation: adjust capital gains treatment of art and collectibles and provide a deduction for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 1792), S5372 [12MY]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see S. 846), S1017 [11FE]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S792 [10FE]

———modify the work opportunity credit and the welfare-to-work credit (see S. 1180), S1286 [12FE]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see S. 664), S792 [10FE]

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

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see S. 2463), S5949 [20MY]

Telecommunications: increase penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane language (see S. 2056), S2106 [3MR]

Terrorism: strengthen anti-terrorism investigative tools, promote information sharing, and punish terrorist offenses (see S. 2679), S8277 [16JY]

Terrorism Risk Insurance Act: extend applicability (see S. 2764), S9221 [14SE]

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), S8424 [19JY]

———withhold U.S. contributions pending certification of U.N. cooperation in investigation of Oil-for-Food Program (see S. 2389), S5950 [20MY]

Ukraine: ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election process (see S. Con. Res. 106), S6349 [2JN]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: repeal sunsets (see S. 2476), S6087 [21MY]

Veterans: mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 1379), S4693 [29AP]

World War II: anniversary of Allied landing at Normandy on D-Day (see S.J. Res. 28), S1891 [27FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: establish a unified combatant command for military intelligence (see S. 2778), S8963 [8SE]

Immigration: allow aliens who are eligible for diversity visas to be eligible beyond the fiscal year in which they applied (see S. 2089), S1286 [12FE]

———extend deadline on use of biometric technology standards for passports of visa waiver participants (see S. 2324), S4158 [20AP]

———simplify the process for admitting temporary alien agricultural workers and increase access to such workers (see S. 2185), S2440 [9MR]

National Marina Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 361), S5472 [13MY]

Political campaigns: repeal disclosure requirement for certain electioneering communication disbursements and prohibit making such disbursements by corporations and labor organizations (see S. 2702), S8548 [21JY]

Terrorism: strengthen anti-terrorism investigative tools, enhance prevention and prosecution of terrorist crimes, combat terrorism financing, and improve border and transportation security (see S. 2599), S7435 [24JN]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in U.S. v. Elena R. Sassower (see S. Res. 323), S2996 [23MR]

Cloture motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S20 [20JA], S156 [22JA]

Cooke, Marcia G.: nomination to be district judge, S5500 [14MY]

Courts: 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]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 2290), motion to proceed, S4144 [20AP], S4257 [22AP]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 1805), motion to proceed, S1448 [23FE], S1538 [25FE]

Intelligence services: reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the U.S. Government (S. 2845), S10254 [1OC], S10391 [5OC]

Taxation: make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S4422 [27AP], S4642 [29AP]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (S. 1072), S769 [10FE], S1198 [12FE]

Messages

Extradition Treaty With United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: President Bush, S4100 [19AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S1467 [24FE], S4383 [27AP], S8405 [19JY], S8577 [22JY]

Remarks

Agriculture: equalize payments to farmers who grow corn and participate in the ethanol program, S2653 [11MR]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S143 [22JA]

Air Force: economic analysis of engine alternatives for E-8C JointSTARS aircraft, S7279, S7280 [23JN]

Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S143 [22JA]

Armed Forces: establish a unified combatant command for military intelligence (S. 2778), S8964 [8SE]

———increase statutory cap on privatization of military housing, S7296 [23JN]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service, S6700 [14JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S5562 [18MY]

———tribute to Grey Berets Special Operation Forces Weathermen, S3559 [1AP]

———tribute to members serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, S3876 [7AP]

Blount County, TN: allow implementation of settlement agreement between Alcoa Inc., conservation groups, and local communities to facilitate FERC renewal of hydroelectric license (S. 2319), S4099 [19AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2005-2009 (S. Con. Res. 95), S2653, S2696 [11MR]

Children and youth: provide children with increased access to food and nutrition assistance, simplify program operations and improve program management, and reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 2507), S7245 [23JN]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): clarify jurisdiction, S10625 [7OC]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): eliminate certain restrictions on service of Senators (S. Res. 445), S10625 [7OC]

———report on assessing validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S8501 [21JY]

Courts: amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (S. 2062), S7814 [8JY]

———amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (S. 2062), unanimous-consent request, S7811 [8JY]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 2290), S4087 [19AP]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 2290), motion to proceed, S4203 [21AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: school breakfast program funding, S7245 [23JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2400), S6405 [3JN], S6700 [14JN], S6778 [15JN], S6952 [17JN], S7279, S7280, S7296 [23JN]

———establish a unified combatant command for military intelligence, S10393, S10394 [5OC]

———improve assessment of public-private competition for work performed by civilian employees, S6778 [15JN]

Dept. of Energy: facilitate cleanup of nuclear waste sites, S6405 [3JN]

Director of National Intelligence: establish position as head of entire intelligence community, S8501 [21JY]

Duffey, William S., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S6859 [16JN]

Executive Office of the President: modify authority of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board relative to terrorism protection, S10222 [1OC], S10484 [6OC]

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products, S8163 [15JY]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S10382-S10384 [5OC]

Georgia Institute of Technology: tribute to men's basketball team, S4015 [8AP]

Goss, Representative: nomination to be Director of Central Intelligence, S9489 [22SE]

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.: National Aeronautics Association Robert J. Collier Trophy recipient, S1677 [26FE]

Harvey, Francis J.: nomination to be Sec. of the Army, S11351 [16NO]

Immigration: allow aliens who are eligible for diversity visas to be eligible beyond the fiscal year in which they applied (S. 2089), S1267 [12FE]

———clarify the effects of revocation of a visa relative to treatment of individuals with suspected terrorist affiliations (S. 2661), S8232 [15JY]

———extend deadline on use of biometric technology standards for passports of visa waiver participants (S. 2324), S4160 [20AP]

———simplify the process for admitting temporary alien agricultural workers and increase access to such workers (S. 2185), S2446 [9MR]

Insurance: extend Federal funding for operation of State high risk health insurance pools (S. 2283), S11444 [18NO]

Intelligence services: appoint commission to assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq relative to possession of weapons of mass destruction, S392 [3FE]

———assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S1989 [2MR]

———reform, S8501 [21JY]

———reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the U.S. Government (S. 2845), S10222 [1OC], S10393, S10394 [5OC], S10484, S10531 [6OC]

———reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the U.S. Government (S. 2845), conference report, S11978 [8DE]

International relations: results of G-8 summit meeting expressing support for political, social, and economic reform in Iraq, S6830 [16JN]

Iraq: alleged maltreatment and abuse of enemy POW by U.S. military personnel, S5562 [18MY]

———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S3876 [7AP]

———possession of weapons of mass destruction, S1989 [2MR]

Kennesaw State University: tribute to men's basketball team, S4020 [8AP]

Kerry, Senator: remarks relative to terrorism and war with Iraq, S9474 [22SE]

NAFTA: dispute settlement panel decision ordering the ITC to reverse rulings on the impact of Canadian imports on the U.S. lumber industry, S10420 [5OC]

———treatment of Canadian softwood lumber imports, S5206 [11MY]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: evaluation of findings, S8501 [21JY]

National Marina Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 361), S5482 [13MY]

Political campaigns: repeal disclosure requirement for certain electioneering communication disbursements and prohibit making such disbursements by corporations and labor organizations (S. 2702), S8555 [21JY]

Senate: impact of partisanship, S8501 [21JY]

———legislative program, S4100 [19AP], S8501 [21JY]

Sports: tribute to Dodge Tour de Georgia bicycle race, S4685 [29AP]

Taxation: remove impediments to make manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses more competitive and productive (H.R. 4520), S8163 [15JY]

———remove impediments to make manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses more competitive and productive (H.R. 4520), conference report, S10815 [8OC]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (S. 1637), S5206 [11MY]

Terrorism: strengthen anti-terrorism investigative tools, enhance prevention and prosecution of terrorist crimes, combat terrorism financing, and improve border and transportation security (S. 2599), S7477 [24JN]

Tobacco products: eliminate price supports and compensate quota holders, tobacco producers, and tobacco-dependent communities, S8163 [15JY]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (S. 1072), S1255 [12FE]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S4100 [19AP]

U.N.: withhold U.S. contributions pending certification of U.N. cooperation in investigation of Oil-for-Food Program, S6830 [16JN]

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans, S6952 [17JN]

VFW: tribute to Ladies Auxiliary, S10835 [8OC]

WTOC-TV (Savannah, GA): anniversary, S1678 [26FE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Senate: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S2430 [9MR]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in U.S. v. Elena R. Sassower (S. Res. 323), S3046 [23MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 323, Senate Legal Counsel representation in U.S. v. Elena R. Sassower, S3003, S3046 [23MR]

Tributes

Brown, Tyler H., S10358 [4OC]

Foster, Ronald C., S647 [5FE]

Karellas, Komninos (Gus), S11477 [18NO]

Miller, Senator, S11444 [18NO]

Nickles, Senator, S11478 [18NO]

Sherrard, James E., III, S6086 [21MY]

Waters, Jimmy, S3565 [1AP]