STEVENS, TED (a Senator from Alaska)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2744), S10311 [21SE]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), S3532, S3594 [13AP], S3954 [19AP]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 256), S2172, S2173 [7MR]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), S12256 [2NO], S12310, S12367 [3NO]

———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (S. 2020), S13216 [17NO], S13661 [15DE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (S. 1280), S12020 [27OC]

Coastal zones: develop and maintain an integrated system of ocean and Great Lakes coastal observations (S. 361), S7922, S7924, S7936 [1JY]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1390), S13682, S13685 [15DE]

Dept. of Commerce: provide necessary authority for establishment and implementation of a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (S. 1195), S6239 [8JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1042), S8652, S8686, S8703 [21JY], S12411 [4NO], S12494 [8NO], S12586, S12620 [9NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), S10763 [29SE], S10780, S10806 [30SE], S11194, S11239 [6OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2360), S8068 [11JY]

Dept. of State, international broadcasting activities, Peace Corps, and foreign assistance programs: authorizing appropriations (S. 600), S3226 [5AP]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3010), S11945 [26OC]

Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3058), S11636, S11693 [20OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3057), S8473, S8496, S8497 [19JY]

NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, and mitigation program (S. 50), S7919 [1JY]

———establish a coordinated national ocean exploration program (S. 39), S7918 [1JY]

Oceans: establish a program to help identify, assess, reduce, and prevent marine debris and its adverse impacts on the marine environment and navigation safety (S. 362), S7915 [1JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S6911, S6950 [21JN], S7083, S7102 [22JN], S7319 [23JN]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S4983, S4998 [11MY], S5023, S5073 [12MY]

Appointments

Committee To Escort Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Into the House Chamber, H5966 [19JY]

Committee To Escort Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko Into the House Chamber, H1784 [6AP]

Conferee: H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, S6060 [26MY]

———H.R. 889, Coast Guard appropriations, S12036 [27OC]

———H.R. 1268, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief, S4094 [21AP]

———H.R. 2360, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S8290 [14JY]

———H.R. 2361, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S7644 [29JN]

———H.R. 2744, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S10332 [22SE]

———H.R. 2862, science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, S10079 [15SE]

———H.R. 2863, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S11275 [7OC]

———H.R. 2985, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S7749 [30JN]

———H.R. 3010, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11999 [27OC], S13291 [18NO]

———H.R. 3058, Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies appropriations, S11696 [20OC]

———S. 1932, Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act, S13635 [15DE]

Senate National Security Working Group, S1693 [17FE]

Articles and editorials

Alaska Glaciers Receding Since 1800, Syun-Ichi Akasofu, Voice of the Times (publication), S10352 [22SE]

Alaska Scout Leaders Die Near D.C., Katie Pesznecker and Lisa Demer, Anchorage (AK) Daily News, S8899 [26JY]

Appropriations Chairman Jerry Lewis Urges Senate Passage of Defense Spending Bill, S14130 [20DE]

Defense Appropriations Bill of 2006—Call for Action, Reserve Officers Association Weekly e-Newsletter, S14129 [20DE]

Four Scout Leaders Die in Va. Accident, Karin Brulliard and Martin Weil, Washington (DC) Post, S8900 [26JY]

$1 Billion in Conservation Funding Approved by U.S. House of Representatives Funding Bill Awaits a Vote in the U.S. Senate, S14127 [20DE]

Prudhoe Decline Highlights U.S. Oil Dependence, Tarek El-Tablawy, Juneau (AK) Empire, S14092 [20DE]

Saudi Oil Shock Ahead—Simmons Pokes Holes in Image of Unlimited Middle East Oil; Prepare for Worst, Rose Ragsdale, Petroleum News (publication), S10508 [27SE]

Vaughan Is a Great Man, Good Friend, Carol A. Phillips, Anchorage (AK) Daily News, S14024 [19DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn anti-Israel sentiments (see S. Res. 336), S13786 (see S. Res. 337), S13787 [16DE]

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for equitable allotment of lands to Alaskan Natives who are veterans (see S. 2000), S12682 [10NO]

———provide for the recognition of certain Native communities and the settlement of certain claims (see S. 1306), S10120 [15SE]

Amtrak: reauthorize (see S. 1516), S9158 [27JY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: authorize oil and gas exploration and codify certain environmental and economic protections of the Coastal Plain (see S. 1891), S11559 [19OC]

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Res. 338), S13787 [16DE]

Aviation: clarify the definition of rural airports (see S. 170), S573 [26JA]

Baker, Howard H., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 58), S1623 [17FE]

Bankruptcy: reform rules governing venue in bankruptcy cases to combat forum shopping by corporate debtors (see S. 314), S10119 [15SE]

Birds: conduct a pilot program under which States may issue electronic Federal migratory bird hunting stamps (see S. 1496), S12682 [10NO]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 44), S1415 [15FE]

Black Press of America: anniversary (see S. Res. 83), S3280 [6AP]

Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts: support activities (see S. 642), S3203 [5AP]

Business and industry: clarify liability of government contractors assisting in rescue, recovery, repair, and reconstruction work in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina and other major disasters (see S. 1761), S10596 [28SE]

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. 26), S3481 [12AP]

———provide for oversight over the Capitol Visitors Center by the Architect of the Capitol (see S. Res. 179), S7070 [22JN]

Children and youth: improve programs to monitor, register, deter, and punish individuals who commit violent sexual crimes against children (see S. 1086), S6406 [13JN]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1280), S6910 [21JN]

———tribute to response to Hurricane Katrina (see S. Res. 246), S10295 [21SE]

Coastal zones: develop and maintain an integrated system of ocean and Great Lakes coastal observations (see S. 361), S1260 [10FE]

Coffman Cove, AK: conveyance of certain Forest Service land (see S. 1548), S9285 [28JY]

Coins: authorize the minting and issuance of a Presidential $1 coin series, improve circulation of the $1 coin, and create a new bullion coin (see S. 1047), S5300 [17MY]

Courts: appoint additional Federal circuit judges and divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see S. 1296), S7293 [23JN] (see S. 1845), S11212 [6OC]

———clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see S. 1046), S5300 [17MY]

———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. 852), S6911 [21JN]

———provide protections of habeas corpus for certain incapacitated individuals whose life is in jeopardy (see S. 539), S2847 [16MR]

Crime: improve prosecution of individuals falsely claiming receipt of military medals, awards, and honors (see S. 1998), S12840 [15NO]

Dept. of Commerce: establish the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance within the International Trade Administration (see S. 1308), S8827 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: postpone certain closures and realignments of military installations (see S. 1075), S5437 [18MY]

Dept. of State: establish a program to bolster mutual security and safety of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico (see S. 853), S5072 [12MY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on groundwater resources in Alaska (see S. 1338), S7614 [29JN]

———provide incidental take permits to public electric utilities that adopt avian protection plans (see S. 1497), S8948 [26JY]

Dept. of Transportation: make emergency airport improvement project grants-in-aid for repairs and costs related to damage from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (see S. 1786), S11131 [5OC]

Disasters: establish a unified national hazard alert system (see S. 1753), S10378 [22SE]

———express sympathy and pledge support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (see S. Res. 4), S28 [4JA]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 37), S7070 [22JN]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1082), S5779 [23MY]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see S. 103), S7821 [30JN]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make permanent enhanced educational savings provisions for qualified tuition programs (see S. 1112), S10234 [20SE]

Education: improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see S. 1376), S7986 [11JY]

EPA: establish national and State-level grant and loan programs to promote the reduction of diesel emissions (see S. 1265), S6911 [21JN]

Exon, J. James: tribute (see S. Res. 170), S6405 [13JN]

FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see S. 65), S143 [24JA]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see S.J. Res. 1), S145 [24JA]

FCC: reinstate rules for the description of video programming (see S. 900), S4257 [26AP]

Federal employees: grant retirement credit for certain periods of service with Air America, Inc., Air Asia Co., Ltd., or the Pacific Division of Southern Air Transport, Inc. (see S. 651), S7071 [22JN]

Financial institutions: authorize appropriations for and reform certain development banks (see S. 1129), S7295 [23JN]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 397), S1513 [16FE]

Firefighters: provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (see S. 1143), S7071 [22JN]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: clarify status of certain communities in the western Alaska community development quota program (see S. 797), S3652 [14AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 12), S3653 [14AP]

Giugni, Henry K.: tribute (see S. Res. 300), S12353 [3NO]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 75), S2245 [8MR]

Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (see S. 147), S3201 [5AP]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see S. 1110), S6023 [26MY]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity and eating disorders (see S. 1325), S7520 [28JN]

Higher Education Act: amend definition of independent student for purposes of need analysis to include older adopted students (see S. 1287), S8136 [12JY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 238), S10037 [14SE]

History: apologize to lynching victims, and their descendants, for the Senate's failure to enact anti-lynching legislation (see S. Res. 39), S1049 [7FE]

Hunting and trapping: recognize hunting heritage and provide opportunities for continued hunting on public lands (see S. 1522), S9284 [28JY]

Hurricanes: encourage the President to appoint an individual to oversee Federal funds for Hurricane Katrina recovery (see S. Res. 242), S10119 [15SE]

———express condolences to victims of Hurricane Katrina, commend resiliency of the people of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and commit to relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts (see S. Res. 233), S9645 [6SE]

———permit the solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for the relief of victims of Hurricane Katrina (see S. Res. 235), S9727 [7SE]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 359), S1260 [10FE]

———revise certain requirements for H-2B employers and require submission of information on H-2B nonimmigrants (see S. 352), S1931 [2MR]

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers: provide for continued oversight of the Internet domain name system and ensure physical location within the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 64), S12607 [9NO] (see S. Res. 317), S12949 [16NO]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see S. 1915), S12128 [1NO]

Iraq: commend for conducting free elections and encourage further steps toward establishment of a free, democratic, secure, and prosperous Iraq (see S. Res. 38), S1049 [7FE]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: express appreciation for the contribution of Chinese art and culture and recognize the Festival of China at the Kennedy Center (see S. Con. Res. 56), S10797 [30SE]

Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 283), S13452 [12DE]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see S. 1512), S9647 [6SE]

Korematsu, Fred T.: tribute (see S. Res. 126), S4398 [27AP]

Little Rock, AR: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School (see S. 582), S3203 [5AP]

McCarthy, Eugene J.: tribute (see S. Res. 330), S13451 [12DE]

Merchant marine industry: provide a monthly monetary benefit to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see S. 1272), S10120 [15SE]

Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act: reauthorize (see S. 711), S3201 [5AP]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1281), S7071 [22JN]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 271), S11313 [7OC]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 85), S3280 [6AP] (see S. Res. 138), S5071 [12MY]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 282), S11665 [20OC]

National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day: designate (see S. Res. 141), S5071 [12MY]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 485), S3415 [11AP]

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 105), S3481 [12AP]

Nelson, Gaylord: tribute (see S. Res. 194), S7987 [11JY]

NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, and mitigation program (see S. 50), S143 [24JA]

———establish a program to integrate Federal coastal and ocean mapping activities (see S. 364), S1260 [10FE]

Oceans: establish a program to help identify, assess, reduce, and prevent marine debris and its adverse impacts on the marine environment and navigation safety (see S. 362), S1260 [10FE]

O'Connor, Sandra Day: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S7909 [1JY]

Parks, Rosa: direct the Committee on the Library (Joint) to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see S. Con. Res. 62), S12950 [16NO]

Peratrovich, Roy and Elizabeth Wanamaker: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 448), S1623 [17FE]

Pledge of Allegiance: district court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 243), S10119 [15SE]

Pope John Paul II: tribute (see S. Res. 95), S3201 [5AP]

Postal Service: reform postal laws (see S. 662), S3654 [14AP]

Privacy: strengthen data protection and safeguards, require data breach notification, and further prevent identity theft (see S. 1408), S8302 [14JY]

Professional Boxing Safety Act: amend (see S. 148), S435 [25JA]

Proxmire, William: tribute (see S. Res. 334), S13659 [15DE]

Red Ribbon Week: support goals (see S. Res. 277), S11477 [18OC]

Rehnquist, William H.: tribute (see S. Res. 234), S9727 [7SE]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see S. 863), S4021 [20AP]

Rotary International: anniversary (see S. Res. 62), S1623 [17FE]

Safe Drinking Water Act: assist small communities with achieving or maintaining compliance with drinking water standards (see S. 689), S5922 [25MY]

Schiavo, Terri: relief of parents, Robert and Mary Schindler (see S. 653), S2994 [17MR]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see S. 1520), S9158 [27JY]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 267), S3279 [6AP]

Ships and vessels: establish vessel ballast water management requirements (see S. 363), S1260 [10FE]

———extend authorization for the ferry boat discretionary program (see S. 638), S2846 [16MR]

Sports: establish minimum drug testing standards for major professional sports leagues (see S. 1114), S5851 [24MY] (see S. 1960), S12353 [3NO]

———provide for integrity and accountability in professional sports by strengthening testing for performance-enhancing drugs (see S. 1334), S7614 [29JN]

States: limit acquisition by the U.S. of land located in States in which 25 percent or more of the land is already owned by the U.S. (see S. 591), S2482 [10MR]

———regulation of access to hunting and fishing for residents and nonresidents (see S. 339), S1199 [9FE]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see S. 1060), S7988 [11JY]

———allow certain modifications to be made to qualified mortgages held by a real estate mortgage investement company or a grantor trust (see S. 580), S2383 [9MR]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 372), S1344 [14FE]

———exclude from gross income amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees and Armed Forces members on active duty under Federal student loan repayment programs (see S. 1255), S6740 [16JN]

———exempt certain sightseeing flights from taxes on air transportation (see S. 84), S1050 [7FE]

———exempt seaplanes from certain transportation taxes (see S. 171), S573 [26JA]

———expand workplace health incentives by equalizing the tax consequences of employee athletic facility use (see S. 772), S6741 [16JN]

———extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (see S. 398), S6741 [16JN]

———treat gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, in either coin or bar form, in the same manner as equities and mutual funds for purposes of the maximum capital gains rate for individuals (see S. 1157), S6660 [15JN]

Telecommunications: clarify prohibition on junk fax transmissions (see S. 714), S3277 [6AP]

Trans-Alaska Pipeline System: prevent the retroactive application of Quality Bank valuation methodologies (see S. 822), S3735 [15AP]

Tuskegee Airmen: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 392), S8559 [20JY]

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency: designate (see S. 529), S2004 [3MR]

U.S. Boxing Commission: establish (see S. 148), S435 [25JA]

United Kingdom: condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims (see S. Res. 193), S7986 [11JY]

Universal Service Administration Co.: exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund (see S. 241), S739 [1FE]

Veterans: establish a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas (see S. 1191), S8827 [25JY]

Veterans Day: observance (see S. Res. 305), S12682 [10NO]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1197), S9286 [28JY]

von Steuben, Frederick W.A.: tribute (see S.J. Res. 17), S5302 [17MY]

Wagner, Annice M.: tribute (see S. Res. 107), S3653 [14AP]

Washington: anniversary of Mount St. Helens eruption (see S. Res. 146), S5437 [18MY]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see S. 1314), S7428 [27JN]

World War II: tribute to Tuskegee Airmen (see S. Con. Res. 11), S4110 [21AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agreement Between the U.S. and Russia on the Conservation and Management of the Alaska-Chukotka Polar Bear Population: implement (see S. 2013), S12839 [15NO]

Alice R. Brunsich Post Office Building, Ward Cove, AK: designate (see S. 1275), S6909 [21JN]

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 30), S739 [1FE]

Dept. of Commerce: provide necessary authority for establishment and implementation of a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (see S. 1195), S6225 [8JN]

Dept. of Transportation: amend and enhance certain maritime programs (see S. 2029), S13160 [17NO]

Dorothy and Connie Hibbs Post Office Building, Girdwood, AK: designate (see S. 1323), S7520 [28JN]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: reauthorize (see S. 2012), S12839 [15NO]

Gnall, Katarina Galovic: relief (see S. 201), S647 [31JA]

Joint Federal-State Floodplain and Erosion Mitigation Commission for Alaska: establish (see S. 49), S143 [24JA]

Library of Congress: tribute to the James Madison Council and John W. Kluge (see S. Res. 247), S10378 [22SE]

Marine Mammal Protection Act: repeal certain provisions relative to transport of petroleum products (see S. 1977), S12526 [8NO]

National parks and recreation areas: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see S. 821), S3735 [15AP] (see S. 1639), S9833 [8SE]

———reduce risks from and mitigate effects of avalanches on visitors to units of the National Park System and other recreational users of public land (see S. 225), S738 [1FE]

NOAA: establish a coordinated national ocean exploration program (see S. 39), S435 [25JA]

Project GRAD USA (organization): authorize (see S. 676), S2995 [17MR]

Taxation: reinstate the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund tax and maintain a certain minimum balance in such trust fund (see S. 1222), S6299 [9JN]

Transportation: improve transportation security (see S. 1052), S5300 [17MY]

———reauthorize and improve surface transportation safety programs (see S. 1567), S9467 [29JY]

Wallner, Gustav F.K.: relief (see S. 202), S647 [31JA]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1815), conference report, S14014 [19DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), S10967 [4OC], S11118 [5OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), conference report, S14014 [19DE], S14233 [21DE]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S8498 [19JY]

Johnson, Stephen L.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S4431 [27AP], S4529 [28AP]

Portman, Representative: nomination to be U.S. Trade Representative, S4431 [27AP]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S6904 [21JN], S7209 [23JN]

Designated acting Presidents pro tempore

Alexander, Senator, S107 [24JA], S3237 [6AP], S8767 [25JY], S12721 [14NO]

Allard, Senator, S13459 [13DE]

Brownback, Senator, S1885 [2MR], S2297 [9MR], S2759 [16MR], S3959 [20AP], S4887 [11MY], S5373 [18MY], S5859 [25MY], S6175 [8JN], S6599 [15JN], S6979 [22JN], S8153 [13JY], S10529 [28SE], S12553 [9NO], S14200 [21DE]

Burr, Senator, S3113 [4AP], S3365 [11AP], S4611 [9MY], S6347 [13JN], S6785 [20JN], S7875 [1JY], S10913 [4OC]

Chafee, Senator, S5187 [13MY]

Coburn, Senator, S1813 [1MR]

Cochran, Senator, S9593 [1SE]

Coleman, Senator, S77 [20JA]

DeMint, Senator, S3865 [19AP], S11247 [7OC]

Ensign, Senator, S4041 [21AP], S6115 [7JN], S11601 [20OC]

Isakson, Senator, S1703 [18FE], S3717 [15AP], S4139 [22AP], S5551 [20MY], S7203 [23JN], S11701 [21OC], S11777 [25OC], S14072 [20DE]

Martinez, Senator, S3099 [20MR]

Murkowski, Senator, S35 [6JA], S681 [1FE], S1581 [17FE], S2199 [8MR], S3341 [7AP], S5815 [24MY], S8715 [22JY], S13976 [19DE]

Roberts, Senator, S11749 [24OC]

Santorum, Senator, S3095 [19MR]

Sessions, Senator, S12415 [7NO]

Sununu, Senator, S1311 [14FE], S2405 [10MR], S3609 [14AP], S4445 [28AP], S5945 [26MY], S6243 [9JN], S6669 [16JN], S8247 [14JY], S8439 [19JY], S8589 [21JY], S9203 [28JY], S9741 [8SE], S10327 [22SE], S12631 [10NO]

Talent, Senator, S4225 [26AP], S4351 [27AP]

Thune, Senator, S2661 [15MR]

Vitter, Senator, S1361 [15FE], S3441 [12AP], S4797 [10MY], S5249 [17MY], S8091 [12JY], S11059 [5OC], S12773 [15NO]

Warner, Senator, S14424 [22DE]

Letters

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration: David N. Parker, American Gas Association, S14129 [20DE]

———James C. May, Air Transport Association, S14129 [20DE]

———James L. Buckley, S2510 [11MR], S2713 [15MR], S14092 [20DE]

———John Engler, National Association of Manufacturers, S14127 [20DE]

———Milton R. Copulos, National Defense Council Foundation, S14128 [20DE]

———Robert E. Wallace, VFW, S14126 [20DE]

———Senator Kerry, S2714 [15MR]

Dept. of Defense appropriations: by, S14129 [20DE]

———Casey W. Coane, Naval Reserve Association, S14127 [20DE]

———Steve A. Robertson, American Legion, S14127 [20DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security grants to State and local governments for interoperable communication equipment: several public safety officials' organizations, S14126 [20DE]

Expressing condolences to victims of Hurricane Katrina: Ariel Sharon, Prime Minister of Israel, S11291 [7OC]

———Dan Hays, Canadian Senate, S11290 [7OC]

———Jassim Mohammad Al-Kharafi, Kuwaiti National Assembly, S11291 [7OC]

———Katalin Szili, Hungarian National Assembly, S11290 [7OC]

———Sergio Paez Verdugo and Anders B. Johnson, Inter-Parlimentary Union, S11291 [7OC]

———Silvan Shalom, Foreign Minister of Israel, S11291 [7OC]

LIHEAP funding: David Fox, Campaign for Home Energy Assistance, S14128 [20DE]

———Thomas R. Kuhn, Edison Electric Institute, S14128 [20DE]

Nomination of John G. Roberts Jr., to be circuit judge: District of Columbia Bar members (2002), S10558 [28SE]

War Powers Resolution compliance: President Bush, S5775 [23MY]

Memorandums

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Oil and Gas Exploration: Several Labor Unions, S14126 [20DE]

Messages

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission Recommendations: President Bush, S10117 [15SE]

Motions

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2863), S11185 [6OC]

Notices

Congressional Office of Compliance: adoption of regulations relative to overtime pay eligibility regulations, S2343-S2380 [9MR]

———proposed rulemaking relative to Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, S1388-S1399 [15FE], S1486-S1497 [16FE]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S373 [25JA], S509 [26JA], S615 [31JA], S833 [2FE], S909 [3FE], S995 [7FE], S1067 [8FE], S1149 [9FE], S1219 [10FE], S1439 [16FE], S1725 [28FE], S1959 [3MR], S2053 [4MR], S2111 [7MR], S2505 [11MR], S2587 [14MR], S2875 [17MR], S3163 [5AP], S3505 [13AP], S3767 [18AP], S4159 [25AP], S5007 [12MY], S5197 [16MY], S5453 [19MY], S5715 [23MY], S6075 [6JN], S6427 [14JN], S6871 [21JN], S7331 [24JN], S7397 [27JN], S7451 [28JN], S7543 [29JN], S7945 [11JY], S8393 [18JY], S8503 [20JY], S8897 [26JY], S9059 [27JY], S9323 [29JY], S9607 [6SE], S9693 [7SE], S9865 [9SE], S9893 [12SE], S9943 [13SE], S9997 [14SE], S10057 [15SE], S10165 [19SE], S10203 [20SE], S10247 [21SE], S10395 [26SE], S10461 [27SE], S10631 [29SE], S10773 [30SE], S10813 [3OC], S11173 [6OC], S11339 [17OC], S11503 [19OC], S11853 [26OC], S11953 [27OC], S12039 [28OC], S12059 [31OC], S12079 [1NO], S12149 [2NO], S12285 [3NO], S12375 [4NO], S12463 [8NO], S12873 [16NO], S13067 [17NO], S13283 [18NO], S13427 [12DE], S13517 [14DE], S13599 [15DE], S13689 [16DE], S13947 [17DE], S13971 [18DE]

Poems

``Home and Love,'' Robert Service, S6004 [26MY]

Prayers

``Prayer for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina,'' Yona Metzger, S11291 [7OC]

Privilege of the floor

Bann, David, S10770 [29SE]

Grenier, Shawn, S10770 [29SE]

Hagan, Katy, S3437 [11AP]

Schulman, Andrew J., S10771 [29SE]

Walker, Donnie, S10770 [29SE]

Remarks

Agreement Between the U.S. and Russia on the Conservation and Management of the Alaska-Chukotka Polar Bear Population: implement (S. 2013), S12851 [15NO]

Alaska: anniversary of Constitutional Convention, S12517 [8NO]

Alice R. Brunsich Post Office Building, Ward Cove, AK: designate (S. 1275), S6917 [21JN]

Appropriations: legislative process, S3984 [20AP]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 68), S10776 [30SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), S3397 [11AP], S3517, S3518, S3519, S3521, S3532 [13AP], S3973, S3984, S3989, S3992, S3995, S3996, S3997, S3999 [20AP], S4085 [21AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), conference report, S4839 [10MY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: division of oil and gas leasing revenues, S12314 [3NO]

———ensure legislation allowing oil and gas exploration receives full consideration and debate in the Senate under regular order, S2706 [15MR], S2780, S2782, S2787 [16MR]

———oil and gas exploration, S2056 [4MR], S2507-S2510 [11MR], S2639-S2641 [14MR], S2712, S2714 [15MR], S2780, S2782, S2787 [16MR], S2957 [17MR], S10508 [27SE], S12165 [2NO], S13979, S13980, S13981, S13986, S13991 [19DE], S14089, S14091, S14125, S14130 [20DE], S14231, S14232 [21DE]

———prohibit exportation of oil and gas produced under leases, S12173 [2NO]

Armed Forces: authorize travel and transportation for families of members hospitalized in the U.S. for non-serious illnesses or injuries incurred or aggravated in a contingency operation, S3999 [20AP]

———child care services and family assistance centers funding, S11186, S11187 [6OC]

———extend temporary continuation of basic housing allowance for dependents of members who die on active duty, S3521 [13AP]

———increase death gratuity, S3517, S3519, S3521 [13AP]

———increase end strengths of the Army and Marine Corps, S10926 [4OC]

———Presidential report on deployment, S13561 [14DE]

———prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, S11064, S11072, S11114 [5OC]

———use only basic pay as earned income to determine SSI eligibility for child or spouse of service member, S11120 [5OC]

———war-related illness research funding, S11253 [7OC]

Army: extend authority to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the processing of permits (H.R. 3765), S11332 [7OC]

———High Mobility Multipurposed Wheeled Vehicles (Humvees) common remotely operated weapons station funding, S11120 [5OC]

———uparmored High Mobility Multipurposed Wheeled Vehicles (Humvees) funding, S3995 [20AP], S4085 [21AP], S10917, S10918 [4OC], S11113 [5OC]

Baker, Howard H., Jr.: tribute (S. Res. 58), S1593 [17FE]

Bolton, John R.: nomination to be U.N. Ambassador, S5992 [26MY]

Boy Scouts: express sympathy to victims of electrical accident resulting in death of adult volunteers at Boy Scout jamboree, S8899 [26JY]

Budget: allocation of funds, S13991 [19DE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), S12165, S12173, S12202, S12208, S12209 [2NO], S12309, S12314 [3NO]

———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (S. 2020), S13103 [17NO]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (S. Con. Res. 18), S2639 [14MR], S2706, S2712, S2714 [15MR], S2780, S2782, S2787 [16MR], S2957 [17MR]

———treatment of appropriations for military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere overseas, S11081 [5OC]

Bush, President: speech on Iraq, S7549 [29JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for event commemorating the Million Man March anniversary (H. Con. Res. 161), S11334 [7OC]

Climate: global warming, S10352 [22SE]

Coastal zones: develop and maintain an integrated system of ocean and Great Lakes coastal observations (S. 361), S7939 [1JY]

Cuba: grant authority to utilize combatant status review tribunals and annual review board to determine status of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, S11074, S11075 [5OC]

Defense Security Cooperation Agency: transport and distribution of wheelchairs to victims of overseas conflicts, landmines, and crippling illnesses, S11252 [7OC]

Dept. of Commerce: provide necessary authority for establishment and implementation of a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (S. 1195), S6228 [8JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S10817, S10818 [3OC], S10967 [4OC], S11089, S11090, S11092, S11093, S11110 [5OC]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1042), S12478 [8NO]

———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding through reductions in the Missile Defense Program funding, S12478 [8NO]

———establish techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as the standard for interrogation of detainees, S11064, S11072, S11114 [5OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), S10652, S10655, S10656, S10683, S10685, S10699, S10701 [29SE], S10780 [30SE], S10817, S10818 [3OC], S10917, S10918, S10926, S10967 [4OC], S11064, S11072, S11074, S11075, S11081, S11089, S11090, S11092, S11093, S11095, S11101, S11102, S11107, S11110, S11113, S11114, S11115, S11116, S11117, S11118, S11119, S11120 [5OC], S11179, S11181, S11182, S11186, S11187, S11189, S11190, S11194, S11196, S11200 [6OC], S11252, S11253, S11275 [7OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), conference report, S13979, S13980, S13981, S13982, S13986, S13991 [19DE], S14089, S14091, S14125, S14130 [20DE], S14231, S14232 [21DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 74), S14238 [21DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 74)—unanimous-consent agreement, S14234 [21DE]

———Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program for Epilespy Research funding, S3996 [20AP]

———prohibit retirement of F-117 Nighthawk stealth attack aircraft, S11119 [5OC]

Dept. of HHS: Community Services Block Grant Program funding, S10776, S10780 [30SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2361), S7409 [27JN], S7504 [28JN], S7567 [29JN]

Dept. of Transportation: prioritize Twin Spans Bridge in Louisiana reconstruction funding, S11633, S11637 [20OC]

———Twin Spans Bridge in Louisiana reconstruction funding through reductions in Alaska bridge construction funding, S11628, S11633, S11636 [20OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3010), S11957 [27OC]

Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3058), S11628, S11633, S11636, S11637 [20OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3058), unanimous-consent agreement, S11329 [7OC]

Diseases: improve preparation for an influenza pandemic, including an avian influenza pandemic, S10655, S10701 [29SE]

Dorothy and Connie Hibbs Post Office Building, Girdwood, AK: designate (S. 1323), S7530 [28JN]

Durbin, Senator: characterization of ruling by Senator Stevens on the swearing in of oil executives at Senate committee hearing, S12899 [16NO]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), S3957 [19AP]

Education: national policy to improve system (S. 848), S3957 [19AP]

Egypt: allocation of foreign aid, S8535 [20JY]

Employment: clarify overtime regulations, provide a fair minimum wage, and express support for multiemployer pension plans (S. 846), S3957 [19AP]

FCC: digital television converter box subsidy program funding, S12208, S12209 [2NO]

———reorganization, S10069 [15SE]

Federal aid programs: extend Medicare cost-sharing for qualifying individuals, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, Medicaid transitional medical assistance, and related programs (S. 1778), S10696 [29SE]

Federal employees: ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving, S3518 [13AP]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: reauthorize (S. 2012), S12850 [15NO]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3057), S8534, S8535 [20JY]

FTC: improve ability to protect consumers from price-gouging during energy emergencies, S13103 [17NO]

Griffin, Michael D.: nomination to be NASA Administrator, S3606 [13AP]

Gutierrez, Carlos M.: nomination to be Sec. of Commerce, S116 [24JA]

Health: expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce the number of abortions and improve access to women's health care (S. 844), S3957 [19AP]

Hurricanes: establish an independent commission to examine the Federal, State, and local response to Hurricane Katrina and make immediate corrective measures to improve such responses in the future (S. 1748), unanimous-consent request, S12898 [16NO]

———provide assistance to individuals and States affected by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3971), S11329 [7OC]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S13071 [17NO]

Inter-American Convention Against Terrorism: ratification, S11334 [7OC]

Iraq: Advanced First Responders Network funding, S4839 [10MY]

———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S10684 [29SE]

Joint Federal-State Floodplain and Erosion Mitigation Commission for Alaska: establish (S. 49), S235 [24JA]

Kosovo: agreement on future status (S. Res. 237), S11331 [7OC]

Library of Congress: tribute to the James Madison Council and John W. Kluge (S. Res. 247), S10389 [22SE]

Marine Mammal Protection Act: repeal certain provisions relative to transport of petroleum products (S. 1977), S12534 [8NO]

Motley, Constance Baker: tribute (S. Res. 272), S11333, S11334 [7OC]

Myers, Julie L.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, unanimous-consent agreement, S11331 [7OC]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (S. 1281), S10614 [28SE]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 271), S11332 [7OC]

National Guard: counterdrug support activities funding, S11186, S11187 [6OC]

National parks and recreation areas: reduce risks from and mitigate effects of avalanches on visitors to units of the National Park System and other recreational users of public land (S. 225), S741 [1FE]

Navy: require naval forces to include a certain number of operational aircraft carriers, S3989, S3992 [20AP]

Negroponte, John D.: nomination to be Director of National Intelligence, S4078 [21AP]

New York: restore certain funding for emergency services and rescue and recovery personnel relative to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S11957 [27OC]

NOAA: establish a coordinated national ocean exploration program (S. 39), S452 [25JA]

O'Connor, Sandra Day: tribute (S. Res. 191), S7886 [1JY]

Office of Director of National Intelligence: building design funding, S3532 [13AP]

Parliamentary inquiry, S11089, S11090, S11110, S11115, S11117 [5OC], S11637 [20OC], S14234 [21DE]

Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, S2056 [4MR]

———economic impact of increasing oil prices, S2056 [4MR]

———lower burden of gasoline prices on the U.S. economy and circumvent efforts of OPEC to reap windfall oil profits (S. 847), S3957 [19AP]

Philadelphia, PA: marine cargo terminal construction funding, S3973 [20AP]

Point of order, S10967 [4OC], S11101, S11112, S11115, S11117 [5OC], S13103 [17NO]

Power resources: national energy policy, S2056 [4MR]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S11330 [7OC]

Privacy: strengthen data protection and safeguards, require data breach notification, and further prevent identity theft (S. 1408), S8325 [14JY]

Project GRAD USA (organization): authorize (S. 676), S3056 [17MR]

Public debt: reduce budget deficits by restoring budget enforcement and strengthening fiscal responsibility (S. 851), S3957 [19AP]

Rice, Condoleezza: nomination to be Sec. of State, S411 [25JA]

Roberts, John G., Jr.: nomination to be Chief Justice of the U.S., S10558 [28SE]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2862), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S12821 [15NO]

Senate: authority of officials during adjournment, S11331 [7OC]

———legislative program, S2656 [14MR], S3957 [19AP], S11205, S11242 [6OC], S11336 [7OC]

Senate Rules: process for consideration of conference reports, S13979, S13980, S13981, S13982, S13986 [19DE], S14231, S14232, S14234 [21DE]

Social Security: privatization proposals, S116 [24JA]

Sports: provide for integrity and accountability in professional sports by strengthening testing for performance-enhancing drugs (S. 1334), S7633 [29JN]

Taxation: reinstate the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund tax and maintain a certain minimum balance in such trust fund (S. 1222), S6332 [9JN]

Television: move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur, S12202 [2NO], S12309 [3NO]

Tongass National Forest: prohibit funding for construction and maintenance of roads used for logging, S7409-S7411 [27JN], S7504 [28JN], S7567 [29JN]

Trans-Alaska Pipeline System: prevent the retroactive application of Quality Bank valuation methodologies (S. 822), S3752 [15AP]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S5054 [12MY]

———improve transportation security (S. 1052), S5306 [17MY]

U.N. Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime: ratification, S11334 [7OC]

U.S.-China Interparliamentary Group: tribute, S6207, S6208 [8JN]

University of Minnesota: partnership with Rwanda to institute comprehensive medical training and support program for Rwandans infected with HIV/AIDS, S8534 [20JY]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (S. 845), S3957 [19AP]

Votes: correction, S10332 [22SE]

War Powers Resolution: compliance, S5775 [23MY]

Women: repeal law that gags doctors and denies women information and referrals concerning their reproductive health options (S. 839), S3957 [19AP]

World War II: recognize the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, S4861 [10MY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Leave of absence: granted, S7231 [23JN]

Tribute, S7887 [1JY], S13311 [18NO], S13988 [19DE]

Reports

Deployment of U.S. Armed Forces: President Bush, S13561 [14DE]

Reports filed

Ballast Water Management Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 363) (S. Rept. 109-181), S12948 [16NO]

Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1280) (S. Rept. 109-114), S9281 [28JY]

Coast Guard Nominations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2482 [10MR], S3652 [14AP], S7293 [23JN], S8664 [21JY], S12236 [2NO], S12766 [14NO], S13160 [17NO], S13659 [15DE]

Coastal Zone Management Act Amendments: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 360) (S. Rept. 109-137), S10119 [15SE]

Coral Reef Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1390) (S. Rept. 109-182), S13160 [17NO]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2863), S10594 [28SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2863) (S. Rept. 109-141), S10722 [29SE]

Expenditures: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. Res. 30), S738 [1FE]

Identity Theft Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1408) (S. Rept. 109-203), S13450 [12DE]

IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1063) (S. Rept. 109-211), S14185 [20DE]

Junk Fax Prevention Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 714) (S. Rept. 109-76), S6153 [7JN]

Marine Debris Research Prevention and Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 362) (S. Rept. 109-56), S3555 [13AP]

Maritime Administration Enhancement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2029) (S. Rept. 109-183), S13160 [17NO]

Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 432) (S. Rept. 109-94), S7428 [27JN]

NASA Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1281) (S. Rept. 109-108), S8947 [26JY]

National Ocean Exploration Program Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 39) (S. Rept. 109-57), S3555 [13AP]

NOAA Nominations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2482 [10MR], S3652 [14AP], S7293 [23JN], S12236 [2NO]

Nomination of Ashok G. Kaveeshwar To Be Dept. of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration Administrator: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S7293 [23JN]

Nomination of Carlos M. Gutierrez To Be Sec. of Commerce: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S66 [6JA]

Nomination of David A. Sampson To Be Deputy Sec. of Commerce: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S7293 [23JN]

Nomination of Edmund S. Hawley To Be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Transportation Security Administration: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S7293 [23JN]

Nomination of Israel Hernandez To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Trade Promotion and U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Director General: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S7293 [23JN]

Nomination of J. Thomas Rosch to the FTC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S13160 [17NO]

Nomination of John J. Sullivan To Be Dept. of Commerce General Counsel: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S7293 [23JN]

Nomination of Joseph H. Boardman To Be Federal Railroad Administration Administrator: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S4397 [27AP]

Nomination of Kathryn O'Leary Higgins to the NTSB: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S12236 [2NO]

Nomination of Maria Cino To Be Deputy Sec. of Transportation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S4397 [27AP]

Nomination of Mark V. Rosenker to the NTSB: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S12236 [2NO]

Nomination of Nancy A. Nord To Be CPSC Commissioner: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S4397 [27AP]

Nomination of Phyllis F. Scheinberg To Be Assistant Sec. of Transportation for Budgets and Programs: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S4397 [27AP]

Nomination of Rebecca F. Dye to the Federal Maritime Commission: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S8664 [21JY]

Nomination of Shana L. Dale To Be NASA Deputy Administrator: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S12236 [2NO]

Nomination of William A. Jeffrey To Be NIST Director: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S7293 [23JN]

Nomination of William E. Kovacic to the FTC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S13160 [17NO]

Nomination of William W. Cobey to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S4397 [27AP]

Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 364) (S. Rept. 109-102), S8217 [13JY]

Ocean and Coastal Observation System Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 361) (S. Rept. 109-60), S3897 [19AP]

Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1516) (S. Rept. 109-143), S11476 [18OC]

Professional Boxing Safety Act Amendments and U.S. Boxing Commission Establishment: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 148) (S. Rept. 109-58), S3555 [13AP]

Surface Transportation Safety Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1567) (S. Rept. 109-120), S9466 [29JY]

Training for Realtime Writers Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 268) (S. Rept. 109-93), S7428 [27JN]

Truth in Broadcasting Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 967) (S. Rept. 109-210), S14185 [20DE]

Tsunami Preparedness Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 50) (S. Rept. 109-59), S3897 [19AP]

Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1753) (S. Rept. 109-204), S13450 [12DE]

Weather Modification Research and Technology Transfer Authorization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 517) (S. Rept. 109-202), S13450 [12DE]

Rules

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2477 [10MR]

Statements

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Oil and Gas Exploration: Competitive Enterprise Institute, S14126 [20DE]

Tables

National forests with less monetary return per dollar invested as the Tongass National Forest, S7567 [29JN]

National forests with same monetary return per dollar invested as the Tongass National Forest, S7567 [29JN]

Texts of

S. 39, National Ocean Exploration Program Act, S452 [25JA]

S. 49, Alaska Floodplain and Erosion Mitigation Commission Act, S236 [24JA]

S. 1052, Transportation Security Improvement Act, S5309-S5321 [17MY]

Tributes

Byrd, Senator, S13325 [18NO]

Byrd, Senator and Erma O., S6004 [26MY]

Holly, John W., S8932 [26JY]

Inouye, Senator, S4861 [10MY]

Mattson, Mazie, S11275 [7OC]

Rehnquist, William H., S9697 [7SE]

Shue, Robert J., S14294 [21DE]

Vaughan, Norman, S14024 [19DE]