MURKOWSKI, LISA (a Senator from Alaska)

Amendments

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief and recovery (H.R. 4939), S3590, S3622, S3623 [26AP], S3706 [27AP]

Budget: reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), S650 [2FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S5893 [14JN], S5968 [15JN]

Health: expand access and reduce costs through creation of small business health plans and modernization of the health insurance marketplace (S. 1955), S4356, S4372 [10MY], S4470 [11MY]

Immigration: reform (S. 2454), S3379 [7AP]

———reform (S. 2611), S4627, S4633, S4643 [16MY], S4676 [17MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Alaska: grant rights-of-way for electric transmission lines over certain Native allotments (see S. 3000), S5117 [24MY]

Arms control: provide for coordination of proliferation interdiction activities and conventional arms disarmament (see S. 2566), S4968 [23MY]

Bentsen, Lloyd: tribute (see S. Res. 489), S4967 [23MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 38), S5343 [26MY]

Children and youth: update definition of ``food of minimal nutritional value'' to conform to current nutrition science and protect Federal investment in national school lunch and breakfast programs (see S. 2592), S3212 [6AP]

Civil liberties: clarify disclosure requirements for individuals who receive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act orders and national security letters, and for library records (see S. 2271), S1071 [10FE]

———limit delays on notice of search warrants, enhance review and basis of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act orders and national security letters, and create national security letter sunsets (see S. 2369), S1790 [6MR]

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent: establish (see S. 2296), S2468 [28MR]

Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2784), S4468 [11MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish a national laboratories energy-water efficiency and supply technology research, development, and transfer program (see S. 1860), S1894 [8MR]

Dept. of HHS: authorize an Indian youth telemental health demonstration project (see S. 2245), S728 [6FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an Assistant Sec. for Rural Veterans and improve care provided to veterans living in rural areas (see S. 2433), S2312 [16MR]

———remove certain limitations on attorney representation of claimants for veterans benefits in administrative proceedings (see S. 2694), S4892 [22MY]

Diseases: advance medical research and treatments of pediatric cancers, ensure access to current treatments and information, establish a national childhood cancer database, and promote public awareness (see S. 2393), S1965 [9MR]

Education: improve global competitiveness through mathematics and science scholarships, fellowships, and research grants, visa programs for mathematics and science doctoral students, and Dept. of Defense research grants (see S. 2198), S211 [26JA]

FCC: make efforts to reduce telephone rates for Armed Forces personnel deployed overseas (see S. 2653), S3588 [26AP]

Fletcher, Rosey: tribute for participation in Olympic games (see S. Res. 396), S1965 [9MR]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 399), S2027 [13MR]

Health: provide for arthritis research and public health (see S. 424), S1790 [6MR]

Indonesia: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake (see S. Res. 503), S5598 [7JN]

Interstate Highway System: anniversary (see S. Res. 427), S2902 [5AP]

King, Coretta Scott: tribute (see S. Res. 362), S370 [31JA]

Medicare: clarify payment for clinical laboratory tests furnished by critical access hospitals (see S. 236), S5230 [25MY]

———eliminate months from calculation of any late enrollment penalty under the prescription drug program and provide additional funding for State health insurance counseling programs and area agencies on aging (see S. 2810), S4617 [16MY]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers (see S. 3500), S5779 [13JN]

———require prompt payment to pharmacies, restrict pharmacy co-branding on prescription drug cards, and provide guidelines for Medication Therapy Management Services programs under prescription drug program (see S. 2563), S4157 [8MY]

Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (see S. 2370), S1966 [9MR]

National Association of State Veterans Homes: tribute (see S. Res. 417), S2689 [31MR]

National Commission on the Infrastructure of the U.S.: establish (see S. 2388), S4340 [10MY]

National Guard: commend members, fully fund equipment needs, and request consultation by the Dept. of Defense with Congress and the States prior to proposing force structure changes (see S. Res. 355), S211 [26JA]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 357), S249 [27JA]

National Methamphetamine Prevention Week: establish (see S. Res. 313), S3590 [26AP]

National MPS Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 378), S1414 [16FE]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 390), S1790 [6MR]

National Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 450), S4798 [18MY]

National Vigil for Lost Promise: designate (see S. Res. 462), S4893 [22MY] (see S. Res. 495), S5230 [25MY]

Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see S. 1035), S3801 [1MY]

Paderewski, Ignacy J.: tribute (see S. Res. 491), S5117 [24MY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 472), S4470 [11MY]

Power resources: establish a program to provide reimbursement for the installation of alternative energy refueling systems (see S. 2614), S5431 [5JN]

———improve global competitiveness in science and energy technology, strengthen basic research programs, and support mathematics and science education (see S. 2197), S211 [26JA]

———promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities (see S. 3325), S5492 [6JN] (see S. 3623), S6787 [29JN]

Privacy: strengthen data protection and safeguards, require data breach notification, and further prevent identity theft (see S. 1408), S865 [8FE]

Sewage disposal: enhance security of wastewater treatment works (see S. 2781), S4339 [10MY]

Taxation: allow deduction for qualified timber gains (see S. 1791), S1415 [16FE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 484), S124 [25JA]

———provide a credit to rural primary health providers (see S. 2789), S4469 [11MY]

———provide a refundable credit for high deductible health plans for uninsured individuals (see S. 2701), S3984 [3MY]

———provide incentives to promote research and development, innovation, and continuing education (see S. 2199), S211 [26JA]

Transportation: improve maritime, rail, and public transportation security (see S. 2791), S4469 [11MY]

Veterans: expand scope of educational programs for which accelerated payments of assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used (see S. 2416), S2534 [29MR]

Vietnam: normal trade relations status (see S. 3495), S5779 [13JN]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see S. 2278), S1175 [14FE]

Year of the Museum: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 437), S3212 [6AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Alaska: provide competitive status to certain Federal employees (see S. 2797), S4523 [12MY]

National and Global Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 422), S2800 [4AP]

National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 499), S5430 [5JN]

National Internet Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 486), S4891 [22MY]

National Police Survivors Day: designate (see S. Res. 473), S4339 [10MY]

Native Americans: provide equitable treatment for the people of the Village corporation established for the Native Village of Saxman, AK (see S. 2615), S3378 [7AP]

Taxation: treatment of income received in connection with litigation concerning the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill (see S. 3422), S5490 [6JN]

Water: provide standards and procedures for the review of water reclamation and reuse projects (see S. 3639), S7415 [12JY]

Cloture motions

Alito, Samuel A., Jr.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S197 [26JA], S308 [30JA]

Courts: 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. 852), S1122 [13FE]

———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. 852), motion to proceed, S718 [6FE], S765 [7FE]

Edelman, Eric S.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Defense for Policy, S872 [8FE]

Immigration: reform (S. 2454), S2393 [16MR]

LIHEAP: funding (S. 2320), S1666 [3MR], S1815 [7MR]

———funding (S. 2320), motion to proceed, S1522 [28FE]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S465 [2FE]

Remarks

Alaska: provide competitive status to certain Federal employees (S. 2797), S4525 [12MY]

Alito, Samuel A., Jr.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S157 [26JA]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S391 [1FE], S3934 [3MY]

Civil liberties: clarify disclosure requirements for individuals who receive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act orders and national security letters, and for library records (S. 2271), S1497 [27FE]

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 (S. 147), motion to proceed, S5576, S5578 [7JN]

Health: improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (S. 22), motion to proceed, S4126 [8MY]

International Polar Year: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 199), S6776 [29JN]

National and Global Youth Service Day: designate (S. Res. 422), S2843 [4AP]

National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 499), S7442 [12JY]

National Internet Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 486), S4915 [22MY]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S391 [1FE], S3532 [26AP]

Police Week: observance, S4521 [12MY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S3531, S3532 [26AP]

———national energy policy, S391 [1FE]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology, S3531, S3532 [26AP], S3933 [3MY]

Senate: legislative program, S3 [18JA]

Slick, Sherrie: Greater Ketchikan, AK, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S977 [9FE]

Taxation: provide a credit to rural primary health providers (S. 2789), S4473 [11MY]

———provide a refundable credit for high deductible health plans for uninsured individuals (S. 2701), S3986 [3MY]

———treatment of income received in connection with litigation concerning the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill (S. 3422), S5493 [6JN]

Water: provide standards and procedures for the review of water reclamation and reuse projects (S. 3639), S7417 [12JY]

Women: improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the delivery of obstetrical and gynecological services (S. 23), motion to proceed, S4126 [8MY]

———improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (S. 2278), S1177 [14FE], S1406 [16FE]

Resolutions by organizations

Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act: Alaska Federation of Natives, S5578 [7JN]

Texts of

S. 2797, Public Land Career Opportunity Act, S4525 [12MY]

S. 3422, tax treatment of income received in connection with litigation concerning the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill, S5494 [6JN]

S. 3639, Reclaiming the Nation's Water Act, S7418-S7419 [12JY]