McCONNELL, MITCH (a Senator from Kentucky)

Addresses

Amman Bombings: King Abdullah II (Jordan), S12825 [15NO]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2744), S10271, S10314 [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), S3542, S3599 [13AP], S3811, S3850, S3851 [18AP], S4007 [20AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1042), S8544, S8579 [20JY], S8686, S8706 [21JY], S8728, S8755 [22JY], S12789, S12790, S12865, S12866 [15NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), S10990, S10992 [4OC], S11119 [5OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2361), S7523 [28JN], S7569, S7643 [29JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3057), S8395, S8429 [18JY], S8453, S8473, S8495 [19JY]

Parks, Rosa: direct the Committee on the Library (Joint) to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks for placement in the U.S. Capitol (S. Con. Res. 62), S13034, S13041 [16NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S6975 [21JN]

Appointments

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

Committee To Escort the President, H340 [2FE]

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

Conferee: 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. 2419, energy and water development appropriations, S7797 [30JN]

———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. 3057, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S8536 [20JY]

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

Articles and editorials

Afghan Success, Wall Street Journal, S10288 [21SE]

Chrysalis, the House That Neal Built Up, Robin Roenker, Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader, S10819 [3OC]

Democrats Readying for Judicial Fight, Neil A. Lewis, New York (NY) Times, S3612 [14AP]

Denvis Rush, Minister, Dies; Had Conducted Revivals on 4 Continents, Jennifer Hewlett, Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader, S2841 [16MR]

Egypt's Gamble, Jackson Diehl, Washington (DC) Post, S1399 [15FE]

Ethiopia Is Struggling for Democracy, Berhanu Nega, Taipei (Republic of China) Times, S8933 [26JY]

Family, Friends Have Fond Memories of Rains, Former County Clerk, Mark White, Williamsburg (KY) News Journal, S12677 [10NO]

Hazard Man, 81, Shares His Millions With Others; Deputies, Schools, Hospital Get Gifts, Alan Maimon, Louisville (KY) Courier-Journal, S967 [3FE]

Kentucky Family Hears Inaugural Call, Bill Nichols, USA Today, S98 [20JA]

Making History—Chronicler of Union County Events Honored for Keeping Memories Alive, Judy Jenkins, Henderson (KY) Gleaner, S4252 [26AP]

Passion for Excellence; U of L Doctor Leaves Enduring Mark Training Surgeons, Laura Ungar, Louisville (KY) Courier-Journal, S1865 [1MR]

Polio and Rotary, Wall Street Journal, S3448 [12AP]

Politician Long in the Making, Matt Sanders, Paducah (KY) Sun, S1191 [9FE]

Whitlow Remembered for Community Contributions, Bill Bartleman, Paducah (KY) Sun, S12676 [10NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see S. 51), S143 [24JA]

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

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 44), S1515 [16FE]

Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts: support activities (see S. 642), S5779 [23MY]

Cambodia: urge release of Cheam Channy from prison and reversal of action to strip immunity of opposition parliamentarians and condemn efforts to undermine democracy (see S. Res. 65), S1624 [17FE]

Courts: amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (see S. 5), S435 [25JA]

———limit the duration of Federal consent decrees to which State and local governments are a party (see S. 489), S2083 [4MR]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 8), S142 [24JA] (see S. 403), S1513 [16FE]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding for any study related to the transportation of chemical munitions across State lines (see S. 186), S574 [26JA]

Dept. of Justice: establish an Unsolved Crimes Section in the Civil Rights Division (see S. 1369), S7909 [1JY]

Disasters: 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]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make permanent enhanced educational savings provisions for qualified tuition programs (see S. 1112), S5851 [24MY]

Education: improve and strengthen Federal education and training programs (see S. 9), S142 [24JA]

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

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

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 397), S2735 [15MR]

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

Health: reduce health care costs, expand access to affordable coverage, improve health care, and strengthen the health care safety net (see S. 4), S9157 [27JY] (see S. 1503), S8949 [26JY]

History: apologize to lynching victims, and their descendants, for the Senate's failure to enact anti-lynching legislation (see S. Res. 39), S6407 [13JN]

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]

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]

Kentucky: provide for competitive and reliable electricity transmission (see S. 1499), S8949 [26JY]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see S. 718), S3278 [6AP]

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

National security: strengthen the national biodefense system (see S. 3), S142 [24JA]

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

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

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 287), S11823 [25OC]

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]

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

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

Selma, AL: anniversary of Bloody Sunday (see S. Res. 70), S2004 [3MR]

Taxation: authorize States, localities, the District of Columbia, territories, and possessions of the U.S. to provide certain tax incentives to any person for economic development purposes (see S. 1066), S5437 [18MY]

———make permanent the rate reductions for individual income taxes and capital gains and dividend taxes, and the repeal of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 7), S142 [24JA]

———provide tax relief, improve certain welfare and child care programs, encourage charitable contributions, improve disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance financial security opportunities (see S. 6), S142 [24JA]

Tuskegee Airmen: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 392), S9985 [13SE]

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

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Aung San Suu Kyi: tribute (see S. Res. 174), S6741 [16JN]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 18), S4869 [10MY]

Health: allow Congress, State legislatures, and regulatory agencies to determine appropriate laws, rules, and regulations to address problems of weight gain, obesity, and associated health conditions (see S. 908), S4257 [26AP]

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), S12526 [8NO]

Taxation: treatment of horses (see S. 1528), S9284 [28JY]

Voting: protect voting rights through the prevention of voter fraud (see S. 414), S1622 [17FE]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), S3719 [15AP], S3879, S3888 [19AP]

Bolton, John R.: nomination to be U.N. Ambassador, S5914 [25MY], S5997 [26MY], S6801 [20JN]

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]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), motion to proceed, S8740 [22JY], S8908 [26JY], S9087 [27JY]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6061 [26MY], S6218 [8JN]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S4854 [10MY], S5026 [12MY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), motion to proceed, S4157 [22AP], S4235 [26AP]

Messages

Tax Convention With Bangladesh: President Bush, S12026 [27OC]

U.N. Convention Against Corruption: President Bush, S12026 [27OC]

Privilege of the floor

Bowab, Joe, S8391 [15JY]

Christy, Harry, S8391 [15JY], S12702 [10NO]

Ende, Ken, S6667 [15JN]

Lester, Bob, S12702 [10NO]

Martin, Bill, S8391 [15JY]

Park, Jennifer, S8436 [18JY]

Remarks

Afganistan: democracy efforts, S13316 [18NO]

Afghanistan: elections, S10288 [21SE]

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (S. Res. 280), S11596 [19OC]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn anti-Israel sentiments (S. Res. 292), S12030 [27OC]

AID: safe drinking water programs funding, S8534 [20JY]

Alice R. Brunsich Post Office Building, Ward Cove, AK: designate (S. 1275), S7926 [1JY]

Alito, Samuel A., Jr.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S12059 [31OC], S13431, S13432 [12DE]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 72), S13287 [18NO]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1927, S1928 [2MR]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), S3516 [13AP]

Aung San Suu Kyi: tribute (S. Res. 174), S6779 [16JN]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 256), S1994 [3MR], S2054 [4MR], S2113 [7MR], S2427, S2428 [10MR]

———amend laws (S. 256), unanimous-consent agreement, S1889 [2MR]

Bodman, Samuel W.: nomination to be Sec. of Energy, S628 [31JA]

Bolton, John R.: nomination to be U.N. Ambassador, S5995 [26MY]

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, S6182, S6183, S6184 [8JN]

Burma: assess extent of injury and damage due to the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S24 [4JA]

———call for U.N. negotiation of release of political prisoners and restoration of democracy, S11294 [7OC]

———deferral of Association of Southeast Asian Nations chairmanship, S8933 [26JY]

———democracy efforts, S13148 [17NO]

———human rights violations, S3645 [14AP], S8445, S8446 [19JY]

Burman: human rights violations, S13148 [17NO]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 52), S8445, S8446 [19JY]

———approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 18), S4877 [10MY]

———approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 18), unanimous-consent agreement, S8436 [18JY]

Bush, President: speech on Iraq, S7548 [29JN]

———State of the Union Message, S919, S921 [3FE]

———visit to Europe addressing certain foreign policy issues, S1889 [2MR]

Camarena, Enrique (Kiki): tribute (S. Res. 73), S2585 [11MR]

Cambodia: condemn actions of National Assembly in removal of democratic opposition party leaders, S966 [3FE]

Campbell, Michael: tribute (S. Res. 189), S7924 [1JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medal to Jackie Robinson posthumously (H. Con. Res. 79), S1882 [1MR]

Chicago White Sox (baseball team): tribute (S. Res. 291), S12028, S12029 [27OC]

China, People's Republic of: authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful (S. 295), amendment process, S7942 [1JY]

———authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful (S. 295), unanimous-consent agreement, S3363 [7AP]

Civil rights: anniversary of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on the bus and subsequent desegregation of American society (H. Con. Res. 208), S13409 [18NO]

Classified information: prohibit Federal employees who disclose classified information from holding a security clearance, S8269, S8275, S8277 [14JY]

———prohibit Federal office holders, who make reference to a classified FBI report or to an FBI agent's comments which are used for propaganda by terrorists, from holding a security clearance, S8275, S8277 [14JY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 889), S12036 [27OC]

———authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 889), insert S. 1280 langage in lieu, S12036 [27OC]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 1280), S12030, S12035 [27OC]

Coastal zones: develop and maintain an integrated system of ocean and Great Lakes coastal observations (S. 361), S7926 [1JY]

Coins: authorize the minting and issuance of a Presidential $1 coin series, improve circulation of the $1 coin, and create a new bullion coin (S. 1047), S13421 [18NO]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (S. Res. 199), S8436 [18JY]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 5), S39 [6JA]

Computers: oppose control by U.N. and other international organizations over the Internet (S. Res. 323), S13410 [18NO]

Congress: accomplishments of the 109th Congress, S8204 [13JY], S13408 [18NO]

———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 2), S68 [6JA]

———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 21), S613 [26JA]

———counting of electoral votes for President and Vice President, S55 [6JA]

———joint session for the State of the Union Message (H. Con. Res. 20), S677 [31JA]

———objection to counting of Ohio electoral votes for President and Vice President, S55 [6JA]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 335), S8328 [14JY]

Copyrights: amend vessel hull design protection laws to clarify distinction between hull and deck and provide factors for protection of a revised design and guidance for assessment of similarity (S. 1785), S13412 [18NO]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1390), S13684, S13685 [15DE]

Courts: amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (S. 5), S1076 [8FE]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 748), S7924 [1JY], S8090 [11JY]

Crotty, Paul A.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3363 [7AP]

Cuba: express support to the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba (S. Res. 140), S5368 [17MY]

———treatment and condition of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, S6712, S6714, S6715, S6716 [16JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey Jornada Experimental Range land to the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park in New Mexico (S. 447), S9198 [27JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1042), S8717, S8739 [22JY]

———Chemical Demilitarization Program funding, S3516 [13AP]

———prohibit funding for any study related to the transportation of chemical munitions across State lines (S. 186), S596 [26JA]

———release all documentation used for recommendations on closures and realignments of military installations (S. 1127), S5940 [25MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a border preparedness pilot program on Indian land (S. 1374), S8090 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2360), S8269, S8275, S8277 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2360), unanimous-consent agreement, S7924 [1JY], S8412 [18JY]

Dept. of Justice: extend and expand the Child Safety Pilot Program (S. 1961), S13412 [18NO]

Dept. of State: encourage active engagement of Americans in world affairs and create online database of international exchange programs and related opportunities (S. Res. 104), S9202 [27JY]

———provide certain authorities (H.R. 4436), S13687 [15DE]

———work with educational and academic community to develop practices aimed at reversing negative perceptions of the U.S. held by foreign students, S12679 [10NO]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain land held in trust for the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah to Richfield, UT (H.R. 680), S13413 [18NO]

———provide technical and financial assistance to private landowners to restore, enhance, and manage private land to improve fish and wildlife habitats through the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program (S. 260), S7447 [27JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3010), S12679 [10NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3010), conference report, S14281 [21DE]

Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3058), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S13418 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3058), technical corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 308)—unanimous-consent agreement, S13418 [18NO]

Developing countries: make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs (H.R. 1973), S13063 [16NO]

Disasters: express sympathy and pledge support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S24 [4JA]

———reauthorize the predisaster mitigation program (H.R. 4324), S13687 [15DE]

Diseases: anniversary of development of Salk polio vaccine, S3448 [12AP]

District of Columbia: transfer jurisdiction of certain real property to the Supreme Court (S. 2116), S13684 [15DE]

Dorothy and Connie Hibbs Post Office Building, Girdwood, AK: designate (S. 1323), S7926 [1JY]

Drive Safer Sunday: designate (S. Res. 326), S13417 [18NO]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines, S9874 [9SE]

East Timor: allocation of foreign aid, S12651 [10NO]

Egypt: democracy efforts, S10032 [14SE]

———U.S. policy, S1399 [15FE]

Ethiopia: elections, S8204 [13JY], S8933 [26JY]

European Union: reject Airbus Industries request for launch aid and comply with agreement prohibiting governmental support of the civil aircraft industry (S. Con. Res. 25), S3363 [7AP]

Federal employees: ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (S. 981), S4787, S4788 [9MY]

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (S. 989), S5005 [11MY]

———provide for participation of judicial branch employees in the Federal leave transfer program for disasters and emergencies (S. 1736), S11595 [19OC]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to medical device user fees (H.R. 3423), S9196 [27JY]

FHA: remove limitation on the number of reverse mortgages that may be insured (H.R. 2892), S13687 [15DE]

Filipino Americans: recognize centennial of immigration and acknowledge contributions to society (H. Con. Res. 218), S13687 [15DE]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), motion to proceed, S8740 [22JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations, S1927, S1928 [2MR]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3057), S8372, S8373 [15JY], S8395, S8402 [18JY], S8452, S8453, S8454, S8455, S8456, S8458, S8464, S8465, S8471, S8472 [19JY], S8510, S8511, S8517, S8531, S8533, S8534, S8535 [20JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3057), conference report, S12648, S12649, S12651 [10NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3057), unanimous-consent agreement, S8474 [19JY], S8518 [20JY]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S12556-S12558 [9NO], S13742 [16DE]

Forerign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Europe and the Middle East, S6391 [13JN]

Fort Campbell, KY: tribute to Army 101st Airborne Division, S12398 [4NO]

Foundation for the National Institutes of Health: improve (S. 302), S9197 [27JY]

Frist, Senator: investigation of sale of HCA Inc., stock, S10470 [27SE]

Ginsburg, Ruth Bader: public policy views, S6182, S6183 [8JN]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): funding through reductions in Iraq Economic Support Fund funding, S8471 [19JY]

Gonzales, Alberto R.: nomination to be Attorney General, S923 [3FE]

———role in interpretation of law and development of policies relative to treatment of prisoners or detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S923 [3FE]

Griffin, Richard A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6290 [9JN]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (S.J. Res. 19), S9200 [27JY]

Holland, Fern: tribute (S. Res. 80), S2502 [10MR]

Holly A. Charette Post Office, Cranston, RI: designate (S. 1989), S13413 [18NO]

House of Representatives: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 39), S908 [2FE]

Hughes, Patrick H.: VSA Arts (nonprofit organization) Panasonic Young Soloists Award recipient, S7063 [22JN]

Hurricanes: provide assistance to individuals and States affected by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3971), concur with House amendment, S11595 [19OC]

———relief efforts for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, S9620 [6SE], S9789 [8SE], S10000 [14SE]

Indian Arts and Crafts Act: modify provisions relating to criminal proceedings and civil actions (S. 1375), S8090 [11JY]

Indonesia: express condolences to families of victims and condemn terrorist attack in Bali, oppose extremism, and strengthen international efforts to combat terrorism, S10971 [4OC]

Insurance: extend Federal funding for operation of State high risk health insurance pools (H.R. 3204), S11597 [19OC]

Iraq: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (H.J. Res. 73), S13742 [16DE]

———elections, S628 [31JA], S13742 [16DE]

———vote on new constitution, S12556-S12558 [9NO]

Jackson, Joseph J. (Shoeless Joe): tribute (S. Res. 289), S12027 [27OC]

Jackson, Michael P.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Homeland Security, S2500 [10MR]

Japan: commend support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S24 [4JA]

Jews: dedication of expanded museum complex at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Authority in Israel (S. Res. 79), S2501 [10MR]

Johnson, Stephen L.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, unanimous-consent agreement, S4431 [27AP]

Jordan: condemn terrorist bombings in Amman and express condolences to the families of the victims, S12825 [15NO]

Kazakhstan: recognize efforts to reduce threat of weapons of mass destruction through cooperation in the Nunn-Lugar/Cooperative Threat Reduction Program and celebrate anniversary of removal of all nuclear weapons (S. Res. 122), S5940 [25MY]

Khodorkovsky, Mikhail B.: condemn politically-motivated arrest, detention, sentencing, seizing of assets, and state-directed takeover of the Yukos Oil Co., by Russian authorities (S. Res. 322), S13410 [18NO]

Korematsu, Fred T.: tribute (S. Res. 126), S4432 [27AP]

Kyrgyzstan: encourage democratic reforms, fulfill human rights obligations, and ensure democratic, transparent, and fair process for parliamentary elections (S. Res. 111), S3759 [15AP]

Lebanon: condemn acts of terrorism, call for removal of Syrian troops, consider imposing additional sanctions against Syria, and support democracy efforts (S. Res. 77), S2304 [9MR]

Lebedev, Platon: condemn politically-motivated arrest, detention, sentencing, seizing of assets, and state-directed takeover of the Yukos Oil Co., by Russian authorities (S. Res. 322), S13410 [18NO]

LeDoux, Chris: tribute (S. Res. 81), S2502 [10MR]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2985), S8090 [11JY]

Liebengood, Howard S.: tribute (S. Res. 7), S113 [24JA]

Little Rock, AR: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School (H.R. 358), S13417 [18NO]

McKeague, David W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6290 [9JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage for end-of-life planning consultations and raise awareness about and assist in preparation of advance directives on end-of-life decisionmaking (S. 570), S2500 [10MR]

Mesa Verde National Park: anniversary (S. Res. 190), S7924 [1JY]

Miers, Harriet: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S10924 [4OC]

Moldova: democracy efforts, S10032 [14SE]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (S. 1281), S13457 [12DE]

National Airborne Day: designate (S. Res. 86), S9200 [27JY]

National Attention Deficit Disorder Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 201), S9201 [27JY]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 127), S4434 [27AP]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 115), S4788 [9MY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (S. Res. 158), S9200 [27JY]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 156), S5939 [25MY]

National Marina Day: designate (S. Res. 217), S9200 [27JY]

National Safe Place Week: designate (S. Res. 71), S2501 [10MR]

National security: combat terrorism (S. 12), star print, S1882 [1MR]

National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 112), S3760, S3761 [15AP]

National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan: designate (S. Res. 186), S7924 [1JY]

National Youth Service Day: designate (S. Res. 105), S3501, S3502 [12AP]

Native Americans: settlement of claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (H.R. 1797), S9202 [27JY]

Nelson, Tim: tribute (S. Res. 144), S5368 [17MY]

New England Patriots (football team): tribute (S. Res. 41), S1064 [7FE]

NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, and mitigation program (S. 50), S7926 [1JY]

———establish a coordinated national ocean exploration program (S. 39), S7926 [1JY]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 432), S7941 [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), S7926 [1JY]

O'Connor, Sandra Day: tribute (S. Res. 191), S7881, S7943 [1JY]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5468 [19MY]

Owensboro, KY: tribute to Samoyed Club of America, Inc., Simply Southern National Specialty show, S10370 [22SE]

Parks, Rosa: authorize remains to lie in honor in the Capitol rotunda (S. Con. Res. 61), S12026 [27OC]

———direct the Architect of the Capitol to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks and to place the statue in the U.S. Capitol in National Statuary Hall (H.R. 4145), S13409 [18NO]

———direct the Committee on the Library (Joint) to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks for placement in the U.S. Capitol (S. Con. Res. 62), S13039 [16NO]

———tribute (S. Res. 287), S11846 [25OC]

Parlak, Ibrahim: urge release from prison and approve application for permanent residence, S3730 [15AP]

Patenaude, Pamela Hughes: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Community Planning and Development, S3759 [15AP]

Poland: anniversary of workers' strike which led to the establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union (S. Res. 198), S9201 [27JY]

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

Power resources: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence, S6603 [15JN]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S6603 [15JN], S7475 [28JN]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S4435 [27AP], S5005 [11MY], S6240 [8JN], S7924 [1JY], S13418-S13421 [18NO], S14290 [21DE]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2303 [9MR], S3612, S3613 [14AP], S4239, S4241, S4242, S4243 [26AP], S5010 [12MY], S5460, S5463, S5464, S5468 [19MY], S5748, S5750, S5751, S5752, S5770 [23MY], S6290 [9JN], S7229 [23JN], S8505 [20JY], S9074-S9076 [27JY], S9214 [28JY], S13431, S13432 [12DE]

Professional Boxing Safety Act: amend (S. 148), S4789 [9MY]

Proxmire, William: tribute (S. Res. 334), S13683 [15DE]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6252, S6253 [9JN]

Public Health Service Act: amend relative to the National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (S. 655), S9198 [27JY]

Randall D. Shughart Post Office Building, Newville, PA: designate (H.R. 2062), S13413 [18NO]

Reynaldo G. Garza and Filemon B. Vela U.S. Courthouse, Brownsville, TX: designate (H.R. 483), S6667 [15JN]

Rice, Condoleezza: nomination to be Sec. of State, S391 [25JA]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3453), unanimous-consent agreement, S9202 [27JY]

Roberts, John G., Jr.: nomination to be Chief Justice of the U.S., S10644 [29SE]

———nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S8505 [20JY], S9074-S9076 [27JY], S9214 [28JY]

Rohan, James P.: tribute (S. Res. 281), S11596 [19OC]

Romania: allocation of foreign aid, S8533 [20JY]

Rove, Karl: role in release of identity of CIA operative, S8275 [14JY]

Roybal, Edward R.: tribute (S. Res. 290), S12027, S12028 [27OC]

Russia: urge compliance with commitment to withdraw troops from the Republic of Georgia and Moldova and allow border monitoring in the Republic of Georgia (S. Res. 69), S2500 [10MR]

SBA: permit women's business centers to recompete for sustainability grants (S. 1517), S9198 [27JY]

———provide emergency relief to shellfish growers affected by toxic red tide losses (S. 1316), S7446 [27JN]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2862), S9874 [9SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2862), conference report, S12940 [16NO]

Senate: adjournment (S. Con. Res. 29), S4479 [28AP]

———appreciation for tributes, S7493-S7495 [28JN]

———authority of officials during adjournment, S7943 [1JY], S9202 [27JY], S13418 [18NO]

———authorize taking of video images in the Senate Chamber (S. Res. 187), S7924 [1JY]

———executive calendar, unanimous-consent agreement, S105 [20JA], S2499 [10MR]

———impact of partisanship, S4239, S4241, S4242, S4243 [26AP]

———legislative program, S35, S36, S68 [6JA], S77, S78, S105 [20JA], S614 [26JA], S677 [31JA], S908 [2FE], S1065 [7FE], S1219 [10FE], S1439 [16FE], S1882 [1MR], S2053 [4MR], S2297 [9MR], S2503 [10MR], S2505, S2585 [11MR], S2661 [15MR], S3341, S3363, S3364 [7AP], S3502 [12AP], S3761 [15AP], S3767 [18AP], S3865 [19AP], S3959 [20AP], S4435 [27AP], S4794 [9MY], S5005 [11MY], S5369 [17MY], S5940 [25MY], S6241 [8JN], S6667 [15JN], S7449 [27JN], S7943 [1JY], S7945, S8090 [11JY], S8328 [14JY], S8438 [18JY], S8715 [22JY], S8772 [25JY], S9086, S9202 [27JY], S10247 [21SE], S10461 [27SE], S11598, S11599 [19OC], S12036, S12037 [27OC], S12059 [31OC], S12463 [8NO], S12553 [9NO], S13424 [18NO], S13457 [12DE], S13687 [15DE]

``Senate Election Law Guidebook'': authorize printing (S. Res. 325), S13412 [18NO]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in LaFreniere v. Congress (S. Res. 188), S7924 [1JY]

Senate Rules: amend relative to votes required to invoke cloture on Presidential appointments in order to prevent filibuster, S2303 [9MR], S3612, S3613 [14AP], S4239, S4241, S4242, S4243 [26AP], S5010 [12MY], S5460, S5463, S5464, S5468 [19MY], S5748, S5750, S5751, S5752, S5770 [23MY], S13431, S13432 [12DE]

Senator William V. Roth, Jr. Bridge: designate (S. 1140), S6667 [15JN]

Shipping industry: suspend temporarily new shipper bonding privileges (S. 695), S13063 [16NO]

Sims, Hugh: tribute (S. Res. 144), S5368 [17MY]

Social Security: allow foster care maintenance payments to be made to private for-profit agencies (S. 1894), S11596 [19OC]

———privatization proposals, S921 [3FE], S1583 [17FE]

———reform, S1583 [17FE]

Spain: anniversary of terrorist bombing attacks in Madrid (S. Res. 76), S2304 [9MR]

Sri Lanka: express support in the wake of the tsunami and the assassination of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister and urge support and respect for free and fair elections (S. Res. 324), S13411 [18NO]

Sudan: impose sanctions on those responsible for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, support protection of civilians and humanitarian operations, and support peace in the Darfur region (S. 1462), S13413 [18NO]

Supreme Court: nominee selection process, S7229 [23JN], S8373 [15JY]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (H.R. 241), unanimous-consent agreement, S41 [6JA]

———extend alternative minimum tax relief and index such relief for inflation (H.R. 4096), S13457 [12DE]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4388), S13457 [12DE]

———make higher education more affordable through expansion of deduction for higher education expenses and a credit for interest on higher education loans (S. 759), S7939 [1JY]

———provide tax benefits for the Gulf Opportunity Zone and certain areas affected by Hurricanes Rita and Wilma (H.R. 4440), S13457 [12DE]

———treatment of horses (S. 1528), S9293 [28JY]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (S. 268), S7939 [1JY]

Terrorism: provide incentives to commercial researchers to develop technologies and drugs to prevent and treat illnesses associated with a biological, chemical, or radiological weapons attack (S. 975), S4787 [9MY]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S12026 [27OC]

U.N.: reform (S. 1394), S8328 [14JY]

U.S. Boxing Commission: establish (S. 148), S4789 [9MY]

U.S. Parole Commission: extend (S. 1368), S7926 [1JY]

U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 4340), unanimous-consent agreement, S13456 [12DE]

Ukraine: congratulate people for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election and Viktor Yushchenko on election as President (S. Con. Res. 7), S613 [26JA]

———normal trade relations status (S. 632), S13409 [18NO]

United Kingdom: condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims, S7946 [11JY]

University of Alaska: funding, S12940 [16NO]

University of Kentucky: College of Pharmacy recipient of American Pharmacists Association Pinnacle Award, S6469 [14JN]

Van Tatenhove, Gregory F.: nomination to be district judge, S14290 [21DE]

Vermont: recognize Vermont Dairy Festival in honor of Harold J. Howrigan for service to his community and the Vermont dairy industry (S. Res. 118), S4431, S4432 [27AP]

Vincent Palladino Post Office, Staten Island, NY: designate (H.R. 2183), S13413 [18NO]

Voting: protect voting rights through the prevention of voter fraud (S. 414), S1625, S1627 [17FE]

Willie Vaughn Post Office, Parkdale, AR: designate (H.R. 3853), S13413 [18NO]

World War II: honor service of men and women who served in the Armed Forces and recognize ``Greatest Generation Homecoming Weekend'' held in Pittsburgh, PA (S. Res. 216), S9198 [27JY]

Year of Polio Education: designate (S. Res. 304), S13417 [18NO]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S7491-S7493, S7495 [28JN]

Reports filed

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 3057) (S. Rept. 109-96), S7818 [30JN]

Statements

Support of Aung San Suu Kyi and Democracy in Burma: Elbegdorj Tskahiagiin, Prime Minister, Mongolia, S6779 [16JN]

———Mikheil Saakashvili, President, Republic of Georgia, S6779 [16JN]

Texts of

S. 908, Commonsense Consumption Act, S4261 [26AP]

S. 1528, Equine Equity Act, S9293 [28JY]

S.J. Res. 18, approve renewal of import restrictions under the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, S4878 [10MY]

Tributes

Acklin, Michael D., III, S11343 [17OC]

Chang, Cindy, S3645 [14AP]

Collins, Senator, S13316 [18NO]

Cooper, John Sherman, S7493-S7495 [28JN]

Cooper, Vernon, Jr., S967 [3FE]

Deaton, Luther, Jr., S4252 [26AP]

DeMint, Senator, S1156 [9FE]

Disponett, Dave, S98 [20JA]

Fister, Louis E. (Spanky), S6220 [8JN]

Goetz, Bernard A. (Tony), S7799 [30JN]

Heady, Peyton, S4252 [26AP]

Kiser, Ronald W., S10183 [19SE]

Lott, Senator, S9620 [6SE]

Martinez, Senator, S837 [2FE]

Moore, Sam, S12123 [1NO]

Polk, Hiram C., Jr., S1864 [1MR]

Pope John Paul II, S3269 [6AP]

Potter, Darrin K., S9870 [9SE]

Rains, Everett, S12676 [10NO]

Rehnquist, William H., S9697 [7SE]

Reid, Senator, S4239 [26AP]

Rudy, Steven J., S1191 [9FE]

Rush, Denvis, S2841 [16MR]

Simpson, Charles R. III, S6094 [6JN]

Smith, William, S13305 [18NO]

Thune, Senator, S1220 [10FE]

Vaughan, Cornelia (Neal), S10818 [3OC]

Vitter, Senator, S1157 [9FE]

Whitlow, Henry O., S12676 [10NO]

Williams, Craig, S9924 [12SE]

Worthington, Ben, S13334 [18NO]

Zhvania, Zurab, S966 [3FE]