DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE related term(s) Corps of Engineers; National Guard

Addresses

National War College 60th Anniversary—The Next 60 Years: Representative Skelton, E675-E677 [2MY]

Way Forward in Iraq—Avoiding Partition, Preserving Unity, Protecting America's Interest: Senator Biden, S3961 [3MY]

Amendments

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S5606 [7JN], S5711, S5724, S5725, S5726, S5727 [12JN], S5740, S5744, S5814, S5815, S5816, S5817, S5818 [13JN], S5839, S5853, S5858, S5859, S5880, S5881, S5882, S5886, S5890, S5891, S5892, S5893, S5894 [14JN], S5909, S5913, S5914, S5917, S5922, S5927, S5932, S5933, S5934, S5936, S5937, S5968, S5969, S5970, S5971, S5972, S5974, S5977, S5978, S5979, S5980, S5981, S5982, S5983 [15JN], S5996, S6016, S6017, S6018, S6019, S6020, S6021, S6022 [16JN], S6051, S6084, S6085, S6086, S6088, S6089, S6090, S6091, S6092, S6095, S6096 [19JN], S6110, S6117, S6118, S6119, S6120, S6121, S6122, S6163, S6164, S6165, S6166, S6168, S6169, S6170, S6171, S6173, S6174, S6175, S6176, S6177, S6178, S6185, S6186 [20JN], S6204, S6239, S6290, S6291, S6292, S6293, S6294, S6295, S6296, S6297, S6298, S6300, S6301, S6302, S6303, S6304, S6305, S6306, S6307, S6308, S6309, S6310, S6312, S6313, S6314, S6315, S6316, S6317, S6318, S6319, S6320 [21JN], S6336, S6346, S6347, S6348, S6349, S6350, S6351, S6352, S6353, S6354, S6355, S6356, S6357, S6358, S6359, S6366, S6370, S6374, S6377, S6378, S6379, S6381, S6382, S6383, S6384, S6385, S6386, S6387, S6388, S6389, S6390, S6424, S6425, S6426, S6427, S6428, S6429, S6430, S6431, S6432, S6433, S6434, S6435, S6436, S6437 [22JN]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5122), H2340 [9MY], H2381, H2446, H2447, H2448, H2451, H2453, H2467, H2468, H2470 [10MY], H2520, H2522, H2523, H2525, H2526, H2528, H2529, H2530, H2531, H2532, H2537, H2538, H2540, H2541, H2544 [11MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5122), consideration (H. Res. 811), H2517 [11MY]

———making (H.R. 2863), conference report, S6177 [20JN]

———making (H.R. 5631), H4220 [19JN], H4258, H4264, H4270, H4271, H4273, H4274, H4275, H4287, H4288, H4293, H4295, H4300, H4301, H4303, H4304, H4306, H4307, H4308, H4329 [20JN]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief (H.R. 4939), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 857), H3748 [12JN]

———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), S3427 [24AP], S3444, S3477, S3483, S3490, S3492, S3517, S3518, S3519, S3521, S3522 [25AP], S3544, S3549, S3554, S3557, S3560, S3563, S3567, S3568, S3600, S3611, S3612, S3613, S3614, S3615, S3617, S3618, S3619, S3620, S3621, S3622, S3623, S3624, S3632 [26AP], S3639, S3668, S3671, S3674, S3675, S3676, S3677, S3679, S3680, S3683, S3684, S3686, S3687, S3688, S3689, S3691, S3725, S3726, S3727, S3728, S3729, S3731, S3732, S3733, S3739, S3740, S3741, S3753, S3754, S3756, S3757, S3758 [27AP], S3772, S3776, S3786, S3792, S3793, S3808, S3809, S3810, S3811, S3812, S3813, S3814, S3815, S3816, S3817, S3818, S3819, S3820, S3821, S3822, S3823, S3824, S3832, S3835, S3836, S3837, S3845, S3846, S3847, S3848 [1MY], S3859, S3871, S3873, S3878, S3879, S3886, S3903, S3904, S3905, S3906, S3907, S3908, S3909 [2MY], S3938, S3940, S3941, S3943, S3944, S3945, S3949, S3955, S3963, S3966 [3MY], S4008, S4009, S4010, S4011, S4014, S4015, S4017, S4078 [4MY], H974, H975 [14MR], H1002, H1006, H1013, H1014, H1016, H1017, H1019, H1021, H1022, H1023, H1024, H1027, H1028, H1033, H1034, H1035, H1036, H1037, H1038, H1039, H1043, H1044, H1045, H1046, H1047, H1060, H1061, H1062 [15MR], H1067, H1068, H1069, H1070, H1071, H1072, H1073, H1074, H1075, H1076, H1079, H1082, H1084, H1085, H1086, H1087, H1089, H1092, H1098, H1099, H1101, H1104, H1105, H1106, H1107, H1131 [16MR]

———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), consideration (H. Res. 725), H987 [15MR]

Armed Forces: prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery (H.R. 5037), S5127, S5129 [24MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction, quality of life functions, and veterans' services (H.R. 5385), H2918, H2920, H2922, H2925, H2927, H2930, H2940, H2962 [19MY]

———making appropriations for military construction, quality of life functions, and veterans' services (H.R. 5385), consideration (H. Res. 821), H2900 [19MY]

Taxation: allow deduction for Armed Forces serving in a combat zone for contributions to individual retirement plans even if the compensation on which contributions are based is excluded from gross income (H.R. 1499), S4815 [18MY]

Veterans: increase maximum coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance programs (S. 1235), S5285 [25MY]

Analyses

Legislation Authorizing the Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq (2002), H342-H344 [16FE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 4939, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief and recovery, S4029 [4MY], H3030 [23MY]

———H.R. 5122, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S6405 [22JN]

Articles and editorials

Affront to American Values, E1101 [9JN]

Amnesty for Iraq Rebels Is Planned, S6246 [21JN]

Army Pledges No Cutbacks in National Guard, E151 [14FE]

Consider the Living, E1078 [8JN]

Crazy Way To Fund the Wars—Iraq Spending Is No Longer an Emergency, E1132 [13JN]

Fallen Soldiers' Mothers Are Also War Casualties, E999 [26MY]

Forget Flag Burning, E1288 [27JN]

Free and Fair Election in Iraq, E311 [8MR]

GAO Says Government Pesters Wounded Soldiers Over Debts, S6514 [27JN]

Give the Defense Department an F, H3893 [13JN]

Happy (Con)Trails to Collins, E814 [12MY]

Iraq Amnesty Will Split the Insurgency, H4788 [28JN]

Iraq War May Add Stress for Past Vets—Trauma Disorder Claims at New High, S6515 [27JN]

It Would Be Folly for Congress To Cut and Run, S6223 [21JN]

Killed, Then Exploited, E154 [14FE]

Kremlin Capitalism, Russian Car Maker Comes Under Sway of Old Pal Putin, S6398 [22JN]

Kremlin Moves To Take Control of Key Mineral Titanium, S6399-S6401 [22JN]

Limbs Lost to Enemy Fire—Women Forge a New Reality, E871 [18MY]

Lowered Vision, H4378 [21JN]

Military Fails Some Widows Over Benefits, S6512-S6514 [27JN]

Only UN-Led Peace Process Can Halt Iraq Catastrophe—Government Cannot Justify Continuing Presence of Our Troops Unless It Shows It Has Learned From Its Failures, H4946 [10JY]

Our Voices Must Work To Avert an Invasion, H4020 [15JN]

Playing Politics With Iraq, E1340 [29JN]

Real Iraq, S5824-S5826 [14JN]

Reconciliation in Iraq—If Only Maliki Had Freedom of Action, H4787 [28JN]

Road From My Lai, E1308 [28JN]

Roadblock to Unity in Iraq, H3893 [13JN]

Rock Hill Soldier Saved Lives of Comrades in Iraq When Bomb Shredded Convoy Truck, E1189 [16JN]

Rumsfeld and Cheney Revive Their 70s Terror Playbook, H363 [16FE]

Russian State To Buy Stake in VSMPO, S6399 [22JN]

Senior Lawyer at Pentagon Broke Ranks on Detainees, E1102 [9JN]

Sovereignty Is Just a Word on Paper Until Iraq Is Allowed To Run Its Own Affairs, H4788 [28JN]

Still Shortchanging the Troops, E151 [14FE]

Veterans Angered by File Scandal—VA Has Consistently Scored Poorly on Information Security, S6514 [27JN]

Way Out of Iraq—A Road Map, S6104 [20JN]

Where's the Sacrifice, H2896 [19MY]

Why Iraq Was a Mistake, H4910 [29JN]

Wounded Soldiers Refuse To Leave Iraq, H4121 [15JN]

Bills and resolutions

Air Force: limit Air Force Space Command personnel reduction (see S. 3121), S5228 [25MY] (see H.R. 5497), H3307 (see H.R. 5497), H3359 [25MY]

American Revolution: commemorate anniversary of American and French victory at Yorktown, VA (see H. Res. 748), H1390 [30MR]

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 2766), S4211 [9MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (see S. 2507), S2800 [4AP] (see S. 2767), S4211 [9MY] (see H.R. 5122), H1677 [6AP]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5122), consideration (see H. Res. 806), H2337 [9MY] (see H. Res. 811), H2501 [10MY]

———authorizing for military construction (see S. 2768), S4211 [9MY]

———making (see H.R. 5631), H4189 [16JN]

———making (H.R. 5631), consideration (see H. Res. 877), H4219 [19JN]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief (H.R. 4939), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 857), H3723 [9JN]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief and recovery (see H.R. 4939), H874 [13MR]

———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), consideration (see H. Res. 725), H971 [14MR]

Armed Forces: authorize coverage for anesthesia and other costs related to dental care for children and certain other patients (see H.R. 5050), H1388 [30MR]

———commend National Guard service in Iraq and begin redeployment of forces from Iraq, starting with National Guard units (see H.R. 4983), H1128 [16MR]

———ease transition of National Guard and Reserve members adversely affected by closure or realignment of Reserve component facilities through temporary detail with other Reserve component units (see H.R. 4687), H153 [1FE]

———enhance national defense through empowerment of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and enhancement of National Guard Bureau functions (see S. 2658), S3588 [26AP] (see H.R. 5200), H1851 [26AP]

———enhance protection of credit ratings of active duty military personnel who are activated for service (see H.R. 4984), H1128 [16MR]

———enhance services available to members returning from deployment in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to assist such members in transitioning to civilian life (see S. 3517), S5949 [15JN]

———ensure one half of National Guard forces of each State are available to such State at all times (see S. 2303), S1413 [16FE]

———ensure that members have complete personal armored protection necessary for their duties (see S. 2230), S370 [31JA]

———express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (see S. Res. 394), S1965 [9MR] (see S. Res. 404), S2313 [16MR] (see H. Res. 698), H450 [28FE]

———honor African Americans who have served (see H. Con. Res. 393), H1852 [26AP]

———improve colorectal cancer screenings for certain TRICARE beneficiaries (see S. 2915), S4836 [19MY]

———increase amount of educational assistance available to members of Reserve components called or ordered to active service for an extended period of time (see H.R. 5326), H2338 [9MY]

———limit increase in the cost of TRICARE health care services for military retirees (see S. 2617), S3378 [7AP]

———pay one-time bonus to members who serve honorably in a combat zone during Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 5162), H1679 [6AP]

———payment of a monthly stipend to the surviving parents of members who die during a period of war (see S. 2785), S4469 [11MY]

———prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery (see S. 2779), S4339 [10MY] (see H.R. 5037), H1319 [29MR]

———prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 4949), H972 [14MR]

———prohibit picketing at funerals of members and former members (see S. 2452), S2313 [16MR]

———prohibit the unauthorized use of names, images and likenesses of members (see H.R. 5772), H5128 [12JY]

———prohibit the unauthorized use of names and images of members (see H.R. 5755), H5046 [11JY]

———protect citizen soldiers (see H.R. 4797), H388 [16FE]

———provide eligibility for certain additional dependent children for annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 5391), H2641 [16MY]

———provide equity between active and Reserve component members in the computation of disability retired pay for members wounded in action (see H.R. 5083), H1452 [4AP]

———provide for the inclusion of certain special and incentive pays in the computation of military retired pay for members who have special operations forces designation (see H.R. 5584), H3787 [12JN]

———provide pay protection for Federal employees who are members of the Reserve and National Guard (see H.R. 5525), H3423 [6JN]

———provide reports on the withdrawal or diversion of equipment from Reserve units to other units being mobilized (see S. 2681), S3704 [27AP]

———reduce sexual assault and domestic violence involving members and their families and partners (see H.R. 5212), H1852 [26AP]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see S. 2449), S2313 [16MR]

———require the phased recovery of overpayments made to members and delay the start of overpayment recovery from members who are wounded, injured, or incur illness in a combat operation or zone (see H.R. 4730), H224 [8FE]

———support military recruiting (see H. Con. Res. 339), H273 [14FE]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 443), H4916 [29JN]

———tribute to military medical professionals serving in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 416), H3226 [24MY]

———tribute to military recruiters (see S. Res. 385), S1540 [28FE]

Army: acquire land for the purpose of expanding Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (see S. 2761), S4155 [8MY] (see H.R. 5379), H2585 [11MY]

———anniversary (see S. Res. 512), S5874 [14JN]

———extend authority to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the processing of permits (see S. 2338), S1539 [28FE] (see H.R. 4826), H508 [1MR]

Asia: commend support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia and urge continued relief efforts (see S. Res. 356), S249 [27JA]

Bieda, Charmaine: relief (see H.R. 5753), H4958 [10JY]

Budget: reallocate certain defense and energy programs funds to other domestic priorities (see H.R. 4898), H790 [8MR]

Bush, President: censure relative to authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants (see S. Res. 398), S2027 [13MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a temporary memorial honoring members of the Armed Forces killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Con. Res. 86), S2902 [5AP] (see H. Con. Res. 379), H1562 [5AP]

Chemical Weapons Convention: commit to disposal of chemical weapons persuant to the Convention deadline and prepare and submit a schedule for destruction of such weapons (see S. Res. 480), S4617 [16MY]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (see S. Con. Res. 104), S6419 [22JN]

Computers: establish a program to transfer surplus computers of Federal agencies to schools, nonprofit community-based educational organizations, and families of deployed members of the Armed Forces (see S. 3455), S5490 [6JN]

Contracts: prohibit defense contractors from requiring licenses or fees for use of military likenesses and designations (see H.R. 4806), H449 [28FE]

———promote accountability and prevent fraud in Federal contracting relative to reconstruction efforts in the Gulf Coast Region or Iraq (see S. 2277), S1129 [13FE]

Corps of Engineers: authorize water resources projects and activities for the Louisiana coastal area (see H.R. 5461), H3137 [23MY]

———provide beach nourishment for a water resources development project (see H.R. 5241), H1916 [27AP]

———submit a report identifying activities for hurricane and flood protection near Lake Pontchartrain (see S. 2232), S446 [1FE] (see H.R. 4748), H273 [14FE]

Courts: provide comprehensive procedures for adjudication of cases involving unprivileged combatants (see S. 3614), S6786 [29JN]

Defense Incident-Based Reporting System: require implementation (see H.R. 5735), H4915 [29JN]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for defense activities (see S. 2769), S4211 [9MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance protection of records containing personal identifying information that is required by law to be confidential and privileged from disclosure except as authorized by law (see H.R. 5577), H3723 [9JN]

———protect privacy of veterans and spouses of veterans affected by security breach (see S. 3486), S5659 [8JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction, quality of life functions, and veterans' services (see H.R. 5385), H2596 [15MY]

———making appropriations for military construction, quality of life functions, and veterans' services (H.R. 5385), consideration (see H. Res. 821), H2832 (see H. Res. 821), H2889 [18MY]

Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation: extend authority for establishment of memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor veterans who became disabled while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 2236), S446 [1FE]

District of Columbia: provide Mayor with the authority to call on the National Guard (see H.R. 5306), H2174 [4MY]

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]

Ethiopia: limit military assistance and the sale, transfer, or licensing of military equipment or technology (see H.R. 4895), H645 [7MR]

Explosives: improve effectiveness of programs for remediation of unexploded ordnance on former defense sites (see H.R. 5172), H1741 [25AP]

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

Federal aid programs: carry out a program on the provision of assistance to certain military families (see S. 2702), S3984 [3MY]

Federal employees: equalize authorities to provide allowances, benefits, and gratuities to U.S. civilian personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. 2600), S3378 [7AP]

Flag—U.S.: fly at half-staff upon the death of any member of the Armed Forces dying from an injury or illness incurred in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 439), H4795 [28JN]

Hawaii: monitor off-shore sites where chemical munitions were disposed by the Army, research the impact of chemical munition disposal in the ocean, and report on remediation of such sites (see S. 2295), S1413 [16FE] (see H.R. 4778), H388 [16FE]

Hazardous substances: prohibit the Depts. of Defense and Energy from selling, distributing, or transferring elemental mercury and prohibit the export of elemental mercury (see S. 3627), S6787 [29JN]

Iraq: continued presence of U.S. troops until at least 2009 (see S. Res. 515), S6061 [19JN]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, prevent the establishment of a permanent U.S. military presence, and halt attempts to control the flow of Iraqi oil (see S. Con. Res. 93), S3985 [3MY] (see H. Con. Res. 348), H450 [28FE]

———direct the Depts. of State and Defense, and request the President, to provide certain information relative to contracting with any entity for public relations purposes (see H. Res. 685), H332 [15FE]

———disapprove granting of amnesty to persons known to have attacked, kidnapped, wounded, or killed members of the U.S. Armed Forces or U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 90), H4520 [22JN]

———disapprove granting of amnesty to persons known to have attacked, wounded, or killed members of the U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 442), H4916 [29JN]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (see S. 2356), S1644 [2MR]

———provide a strategy for stabilizing Iraq and withdrawing U.S. troops (see S.J. Res. 36), S4156 [8MY]

———provide for a strategy for successful empowerment of a new unity government and the redeployment of U.S. forces (see S.J. Res. 33), S3212 [6AP]

———require political, religious, and tribal leaders to complete the formation of government and the modification of the Iraqi Constitution as a condition of continued U.S. military presence (see S.J. Res. 34), S3506 [25AP]

———spur political solution and encourage the people to provide for their own security through the redeployment of U.S. forces (see S.J. Res. 39), S5490 [6JN]

Junior ROTC: tribute (see S. Res. 415), S2603 [30MR]

Megellas, James (Maggie): award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 5537), H3424 [6JN]

Minnesota: anniversary of National Guard (see S. Con. Res. 85), S2800 [4AP] (see H. Con. Res. 371), H1389 [30MR]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 405), S2415 [27MR]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations (see S. 2412), S2122 [14MR] (see S. 3456), S5490 [6JN] (see H.R. 5017), H1195 [28MR]

National Guard: allow members of the Selected Reserve enrolled in the TRICARE program to pay premiums with pre-tax dollars (see S. 3550), S6283 [21JN]

———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] (see H. Res. 665), H154 [1FE]

National security: require all young persons to perform a period of military or civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security (see H.R. 4752), H273 [14FE]

National Security Agency: express that legislation authorizing military force against those responsible for terrorist attacks against the U.S. does not authorize warrantless surveillance of U.S. citizens (see S. Res. 350), S19 [20JA] (see S. Res. 350), S123 [25JA]

———request President and direct certain Depts. to transmit documents on investigation of involvement by personnel in creation of warrantless surveillance program and security clearance denials (see H. Res. 845), H3308 (see H. Res. 845), H3361 [25MY]

National War Dogs Monument, Inc.: establish a national monument in honor of military working dog teams (see H.R. 5145), H1678 [6AP]

Navy: repeal requirement of naval forces to include a certain number of operational aircraft carriers (see S. 2310), S1414 [16FE]

New Windsor, NY: recognize and support effort of New York to develop the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 419), H3308 (see H. Con. Res. 419), H3360 [25MY]

Nigeria: oppose any agreement to deploy U.S. Armed Forces to Nigeria (see H. Con. Res. 405), H2705 (see H. Con. Res. 405), H2757 [17MY]

Nuclear weapons: establish U.S. policy relative to the deployment of missile defense systems capable of defending U.S. allies against ballistic missile attack (see S. 2242), S510 [2FE]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): commend the shielding of mourning military families from protesters and preserving the memory of fallen servicemembers at funerals (see H. Res. 731), H1129 [16MR]

POW/MIA: commend Dept. of Defense offices and related laboratories, and Vietnam for efforts in accounting of Americans unaccounted for as a result of the Vietnamese Conflict (see H. Con. Res. 444), H4916 [29JN]

Radioactive substances: require suspension of the use, sale, development, production, testing, and export of depleted uranium munitions pending outcome of certain studies of the health effects of such munitions (see H.R. 5303), H2174 [4MY]

San Antonio, TX: authorize construction of an advanced training skills facility at Brooke Army Medical Center (see S. 2293), S1413 [16FE]

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: protect credit of servicemembers deployed to an overseas combat zone and facilitate awareness of servicemembers' rights (see H.R. 5327), H2338 [9MY]

Small business: improve loans for members of the National Guard and Reserves (see S. 3122), S5228 [25MY]

Supreme Court: decision on allowing military recruiting on campuses of colleges that receive Federal funding (see H. Con. Res. 354), H790 [8MR]

Taxation: allow employers a credit for employing members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard (see H.R. 5765), H5127 [12JY]

———deduction for Armed Forces serving in combat zone for contributions to retirement plans even if compensation on which contributions are based is excluded from income (H.R. 1499), concur in Senate amendment (see H. Res. 803), H2338 [9MY]

———expand combat zone tax exclusion for members of the Armed Forces to include transit period to such zones and to include commissioned officers (see H.R. 4952), H972 [14MR]

———expand tax forgiveness for Armed Forces members who die from wounds, disease, or injury incurred while serving in a combat zone to include prior taxable year (see H.R. 5032), H1196 [28MR]

———make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 5081), H1452 [4AP]

———permit military death gratuities to be contributed to certain tax-favored accounts (see S. 2585), S3212 [6AP]

Technology: establish a national innovation initiative (see S. 2390), S1893 [8MR] (see H.R. 4654), H23 [31JA]

Terrorism: commend those who have taken part, and declare that the U.S. will prevail, in the Global War on Terror and complete mission to create a sovereign and free Iraq (see H. Res. 861), H3787 [12JN] (see H. Res. 869), H4008 [14JN]

———commend those who have taken part, and declare that the U.S. will prevail, in the Global War on Terror and complete mission to create a sovereign and free Iraq (H. Res. 861), consideration (see H. Res. 868), H4008 [14JN]

Transportation: provide that individuals who are eligible to join the Armed Forces are also eligible to be security screening personnel (see H.R. 4849), H564 [2MR]

Veterans: encourage States to establish programs to award high school diplomas to veterans who left school to serve in the Armed Forces during a time of war (see H. Res. 661), H25 [31JA]

———expand scope of educational programs for which accelerated payments of assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used (see S. 2416), S2201 [15MR]

Vietnamese Conflict: provide compensation to Federal employees or defense contractors who suffered disability or death due to exposure to Agent Orange (see H.R. 4739), H224 [8FE]

Biographies

Finley, James I., S1479 [17FE]

Geren, Preston M. (Pete), S1479 [17FE]

Smith, J. Dorrance, S3360 [7AP]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S6142 [20JN], S6335 [22JN]

———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), S3692 [27AP], S3859 [2MY]

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

England, Gordon R.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Defense, S2897 [5AP]

Flory, Peter C.W.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for International Security Policy, S2898 [5AP], S3366 [7AP]

Smith, J. Dorrance: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Public Affairs, S2898 [5AP]

Colloquies

San Diego Naval Medical Center Comprehensive Casualty Care Center funding: Senators Boxer, Stevens, and Inouye, S3952 [3MY]

Conference reports

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, War on Terror, and Hurricane Relief and Recovery (H.R. 4939), H3587-H3627 [8JN]

Essays

Iraq—We Need a Strategy, Not Empty Slogans: Sanford H. Winston, H4115 [15JN]

Narratives of Soldiery, E152 [14FE]

Winter Break: Joseph R. Tomczak, S1456 [17FE]

Eulogies

Collado, Jay: by Wilbroad Mwape, E365 [15MR]

Fitzgerald, Almar L.: by Ken Jumper, E364 [15MR]

Explanations

Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act (S. 1235), S5291-S5294 [25MY], H2976-H2979 [22MY]

Hearings

Nomination of J. Dorrance Smith to be Asistant Sec. of Defense for Public Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3360 [7AP]

Letters

Armed Forces assisting the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances: Mark J. Sprinkle, S4957 [23MY]

Assessment of war and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, S390 [1FE]

Call Home Act: Casey W. Coane, Naval Reserve Association, S3592 [26AP]

———Clarence Hill, American Legion, S3591 [26AP]

———Dave Davidson, Naval Enlisted Reserve Association, S3592 [26AP]

———Gordon R. Sullivan, Association of the U.S. Army, S3591 [26AP]

———Michael P. Cline, Enlisted Association of the National Guard, S3591 [26AP]

———Military Coalition, S3591 [26AP]

———Robert E. Wallace, VFW, S3592 [26AP]

———Rose Lee, Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., S3592 [26AP]

Commend the Patriot Guard Riders (organization) for shielding of mourning military families from protesters and preserving the memory of fallen servicemembers at funerals: David Wagler, H4229 [20JN]

Continued administration of Channel Islands National Park, including Santa Rosa Island, in accordance with the laws and policies of the National Park Service: several advocacy groups, H2363 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths: Representative Barton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H2546 [11MY]

———Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H2546 [11MY]

———Representative Don Young, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H2546 [11MY]

———Representative Hoekstra, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H2546 [11MY]

———Representative Hyde, Committee on International Relations (House), H2546 [11MY]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2546 [11MY]

———Representative Tom Davis, Committee on Government Reform (House), H2547 [11MY]

Dept. of Defense F-22A aircraft and F-119 engine program funding: James I. Finley, Dept. of Defense, S6340 [22JN]

———Kenneth J. Kreig, Dept. of Defense, S6337 [22JN]

Eliminate pay inequity in the Army assignment incentive pay system: Larry W. Shellito, Minnesota Army National Guard, H2471 [10MY]

———Minnesota Army National Guard 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, H2471 [10MY]

———Representative Kline, H2471 [10MY]

———several Members of Congress, H2470 [10MY]

Equalize authorities to provide allowances, benefits, and gratuities to U.S. civilian personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan: Senator Warner, Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3382 [7AP], S3546 [26AP], S3681 [27AP]

Hold Iranian regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy: Jeffrey T. Bergner, Dept. of State, S5919 [15JN]

Judicial review of habeas corpus petitions from detainees held in the war on terror: Senators Kyl and Graham, S972 [9FE]

National Defense Enhancement and National Guard Empowerment Act: Roger P. Lempke, Adjutants General Association of the U.S., E615 [26AP]

———Stephen M. Koper, National Guard Association of the U.S., Inc., E615 [26AP]

Permit military death gratuities to be contributed to certain tax-favored accounts: Norb Ryan, Jr., Military Officers Association of America, S3236 [6AP]

Presidential authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants: Senator Specter, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S40 [25JA]

———several Senators, S106 [25JA]

Prevent shipbuilders under Federal contract from receiving both disaster recovery funding and insurance benefits for hurricane damages: Donald P. Springer, Defense Contract Management Agency, S3865 [2MY]

Prohibit EPA implementation and enforcement of the wetlands policy guidance issued in joint memorandum with Corps of Engineers: Tom Kiernan and Andy Buchsbaum, Healing Our Waters Coalition, H2854 [18MY]

Protect right of military chaplains to pray according to their own beliefs: L.V. Iasiello, Dept. of Defense, H2362 [10MY]

Protecting America's Competitive Edge (PACE) Act: Senators Alexander and Bingaman, S277 [30JA]

Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act: Representative Buyer, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H2200 [9MY]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2200 [9MY]

Tribute to Army 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment serving in Tall 'Afar, Iraq: Khorsheed Saleem Al-Dosekey, 3d Iraqi Army Infantry Division, S6224 [21JN]

———Najim Abdullah Abid Al-Jibouri, S1531 [28FE], S6223 [21JN], E1009 [6JN]

U.S. military activity in Iran: Representative Kucinich, E723 [4MY]

U.S. military relationship with the United Arab Emirates: John P. Abizaid, U.S. Central Command, S1942 [9MR]

———Peter Pace, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S1941 [9MR]

U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq: Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H4031 [15JN]

———Sanford H. Winston, H4114 [15JN]

U.S. support for military operations in Iran by insurgent and ethnic minority groups: Representative Kucinich, E726 [4MY]

Veterans health care funding: Dennis Cullinan, VFW, S2094 [14MR]

———several veterans organizations, S2081 [14MR]

Wayne A. Downing receipt of the West Point Society General Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Guardian of Liberty Award: William J. Lennox, Jr., U.S. Army, E420 [28MR]

Weapons of mass destruction in Iraq: Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H4031 [15JN]

Lists

Armed Forces members from California killed in military action in Iraq, S438 [1FE], S3203 [6AP]

Armed Forces members from Nevada killed in military action in Iraq, S3775 [1MY]

Armed Forces members from New Jersey killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S5331 [26MY]

Armed Forces members from New York killed in millitary action in Iraq and Afghanistan, E994 [26MY]

Armed Forces members from Ohio killed in military action in Iraq, H1171 [28MR]

Armed Forces members killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H542 [2MR]

Armed Forces members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H3483 [7JN], H4375 [21JN]

Committee on Armed Services (House) breakdown of activities on Iraq and the Global War on Terror, H4094-H4096 [15JN]

Forum for Academic and Institutional Rights participating law schools, H574 [7MR]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E50 [1FE]

Sailor of the Year honorees, E749 [5MY]

Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation graduates accused of human rights violations, H3680 [9JN]

Memorandums

Center for Rotorcraft Innovation Memorandum of Agreement, H4297 [20JN]

Commend Those Who Have Taken Part, and Declare That the U.S. Will Prevail, in the Global War on Terror and Complete Mission To Create a Sovereign and Free Iraq: Republican House Leadership, H3977 [14JN]

Motions

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S5929 [15JN]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5122), H2549 [11MY]

———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), S3563, S3566 [26AP], S3673 [27AP], H1116 [16MR]

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

Obituaries

Phillips, Charles C., E143 [14FE]

Weinberger, Caspar: Washington (DC) Times, E468 [30MR]

Papers

Personnel Action Relative to Bunnatine H. Greenhouse, S5857 [14JN]

Poems

``Though Fallen,'' Tinisha Tolber, S1783 [6MR]

Remarks in House

Abernethy, Syd: Commander in Chiefs Award for Installation Excellence recipient, H1987 [3MY]

Afghanistan: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H548 [2MR], H3912 [14JN]

———assessment of war on terror, H4943, H4944-H4945 [10JY]

AID: Iraq Community Action Program funding, H1016, H1017 [15MR]

Air Force: decision to replace the U-2 spy plane with the Global Hawk UAV, H1792 [26AP]

———limit Air Force Space Command personnel reduction (H.R. 5497), E988 [26MY]

———prohibit funding for interpreting voluntary religious discussions as official relative to the revised interim guidelines concerning the free exercise of religion, H4293 [20JN]

al-Zarqawi, Abu Musab: killing of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) leader by U.S. forces in Iraq, H3500, H3501, H3502, H3504 [8JN], H3646, H3708, H3710-H3716 [9JN], H3912, H3914 [14JN], H4011, H4098 [15JN], H4224 [20JN], E1067, E1076 [8JN]

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists: anniversary, E1167 [16JN]

Andrews AFB, MD: tribute to Dan Daniel Charity Golf Tournament, E1239 [21JN]

Animals: tribute to Buck (military working dog), H1134 [28MR], H1297 [29MR]

Apple Valley, CA: prohibit funding for the Lewis Center for Education Research, H4306, H4307 [20JN]

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), H4967 [11JY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5122), H2306 [9MY], H2368-H2453 [10MY], H2520-H2551, H2556, H2559, H2563 [11MY], E831 [15MY], E848 [17MY], E952 [24MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5122), amendment process, H2154 [4MY], H2519 [11MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5122), consideration (H. Res. 806), H2360-H2366 [10MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5122), consideration (H. Res. 811), H2508-H2519 [11MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5122), corrections in engrossment, H2551 [11MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5122), motion to recommit, H2549, H2550 [11MY]

———making (H.R. 5631), H4246-H4313 [20JN], H4376 [21JN], H4545-H4547 [26JN], E1253, E1255 [23JN]

———making (H.R. 5631), consideration (H. Res. 877), H4239-H4243 [20JN], E1294 [27JN]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief (H.R. 4939), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 857), H3743-H3749 [12JN]

———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), H730 [8MR], H941 [14MR], H992-H995, H998-H1047 [15MR], H1066-H1118, H1121 [16MR], H1685 [25AP], H1873 [27AP], H2186 [9MY], H2624-H2626 [16MY], E385, E392, E405 [16MR], E413 [28MR], E470, E476 [30MR], E500 [4AP]

———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), conference report, H3753-H3771 [12JN], H3801, H3802 [13JN], E1132, E1134, E1136, E1139 [13JN], E1153 [14JN], E1161 [15JN], E1182, E1188 [16JN], E1262 [23JN]

———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), consideration (H. Res. 725), H980-H991 [15MR]

———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), motion to recommit, H1116, H1117 [16MR]

———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), unanimous-consent agreement, H999, H1025, H1026 [15MR]

———require hurricane relief and recovery funding be considered in separate legislation from supplemental defense appropriations, H1079-H1082 [16MR]

Archer Daniels Midland Co.: National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Above and Beyond award recipient, E1217 [20JN]

Armed Forces: allow surviving spouses the option of assigning Survivor Benefit Plan payments to their children, H2523 [11MY]

———allow the public, press, and military families to be present at the arrival at military installations of remains of members who died in Iraq or Afghanistan, H4307, H4308 [20JN]

———assist members in obtaining U.S. citizenship, H3232 [25MY]

———authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances, H2526-H2528, H2547 [11MY], H2644 [17MY], H2762 [18MY], H4524 [26JN], H4564 [27JN]

———commend medical personnel for care of combat casualties (H. Con. Res. 309), H977 [15MR]

———commend National Guard service in Iraq and begin redeployment of forces from Iraq, starting with National Guard units (H.R. 4983), E397 [16MR]

———develop plan supporting activities of Defense Support to Civil Authorities Missions, H2538, H2540 [11MY]

———enhance national defense through empowerment of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and enhancement of National Guard Bureau functions (H.R. 5200), E613 [26AP]

———enhance readiness by replacing current policy concerning homosexuality, referred to as ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'', with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (H.R. 1059), E376 [15MR]

———ensure compliance with treaties and laws prohibiting torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, H4275 [20JN]

———establish special operations forces fellowships, H2537 [11MY]

———express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (H. Res. 698), H882-H884 [14MR], E233 [28FE], E366 [15MR]

———human rights violations of civilians by military personnel, E1308 [28JN]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (H.R. 2131), H3023 [23MY]

———include frequency of assignments during service career as a factor when calling reservists to active duty, H2451, H2452 [10MY], H2559 [11MY]

———include number of disciplinary actions as part of the annual report on sexual assault in the military, H2523, H2524 [11MY]

———increase dependency and indemnity compensation payable to a surviving spouse of a member in any case in which there are dependent children (H.R. 1573), E1305 [28JN]

———limit increase in the cost of TRICARE health care services, H2361, H2365 [10MY], H2511, H2513, H2517, H2545 [11MY]

———limit increase in the cost of TRICARE health care services for female military retirees, H1458 [5AP]

———limit percentage of paycheck garnished for recovery of overpayments made to servicemembers, H2538, H2539 [11MY]

———military equipment funding, H2081 [3MY], H4667 [27JN]

———performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H2448-H2451 [10MY]

———prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery (H.R. 5037), H2187, H2199-H2208 [9MY], H2555 [11MY], H3208-H3211 [24MY], E774 [10MY]

———prohibit funding for placement of Social Security numbers on identification cards issued to members, retired members, or dependents, H4293 [20JN]

———prohibit funding to approve demonstrations at Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs cemeteries during funeral services, H1089 [16MR]

———prohibit use of funds for deployment to Iraq (H.R. 4232), H1110 [16MR], E500 [4AP]

———protect citizen soldiers (H.R. 4797), E190 [17FE]

———provide for payment of Combat-Related Special Compensation to certain members retired for disability who were awarded the Purple Heart (H.R. 995), E473 [30MR]

———recruiting standards, H4963 [11JY]

———reduce sexual assault and domestic violence involving members and their families and partners (H.R. 5212), E607 [26AP]

———require pre- and post-deployment mental health screening for military personnel, H2916, H2920 [19MY]

———support equal access for military recruiters to institutions of higher education, H979 [15MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H162 [8FE], H336 [16FE]

———tribute, E1363 [11JY]

———tribute to Army 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment serving in Tall 'Afar, Iraq, H417 [28FE], E1009 [6JN]

———tribute to Army 101st Airborne Division, H4314 [20JN]

———tribute to female soldiers who have become amputees due to war injuries, E870 [18MY]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, H4314 [20JN]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H542 [2MR], H2555 [11MY], H3483 [7JN], H4375 [21JN]

———tribute to members returning from military action in Iraq, E136 [14FE], E193 [17FE]

———tribute to members serving in Iraq, H3913, H3914 [14JN], H4226 [20JN], H4333 [21JN]

———waive passport fees for a relative of a deceased member proceeding abroad to visit the grave or to attend a funeral or memorial service for such member (S. 1184), H887 [14MR], E363 [15MR]

Army: acquire land for the purpose of expanding Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, H2530 [11MY]

———anniversary, E1155 [14JN]

———close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, H3679-H3683 [9JN]

———eliminate pay inequity in assignment incentive pay system, H2470-H2472 [10MY]

———evaluate feasibility of adjusting deployment term of military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan, H2453 [10MY]

———extend authority to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the processing of permits (H.R. 4826), H892, H893 [14MR]

———uparmored High Mobility Multipurposed Wheeled Vehicles (Humvees) funding, H1636 [6AP]

Ashwaubenon, WI: tribute to National Guard 890th Transportation Co., E229 [28FE]

Atlanta, MI: tribute to Thunder Bay Quilt Guild, E1145 [14JN]

Aviation: CH-47 helicopters RESET program funding, H2530, H2531 [11MY]

———prohibit funding to approve or license sale of F-22 advanced tactical fighter jets to foreign governments, H4264, H4265 [20JN]

Bipartisan Committee To Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina (House, Select): release of report, E618 [26AP]

Boy Scouts: support activities, H228 [14FE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H162 [8FE], H438 [28FE], H615, H616 [7MR]

———reallocate certain defense and energy programs funds to other domestic priorities, H1589 [6AP]

———reallocate certain defense and energy programs funds to other domestic priorities (H.R. 4898), H1365 [30MR], H2556 [11MY], H4242 [20JN]

———reform Federal budget procedures, impose spending safeguards, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, and account for accurate Government agency costs, H5021-H5023 [11JY]

Bulgaria: opening of U.S. military bases, E638 [27AP]

Bush, President: censure for lack of response to information requests and alleged misstatements relative to Iraq war, intelligence manipulation, torture policy, and retaliation against critics (H. Res. 636), E32 [31JA]

———censure relative to authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants (S. Res. 398), H876 [14MR], H978, H979 [15MR]

———evaluation of administration, H511, H512, H557 [2MR], H760 [8MR], H859, H860 [9MR], H1673 [6AP], H1968 [2MY], E678 [2MY]

———State of the Union Message, H304 [15FE]

California: support continued administration of Channel Islands National Park, including Santa Rosa Island, in accordance with the laws (including regulations) and policies of the National Park Service, H2363, H2365 [10MY], H2514, H2515 [11MY]

Center for Rotorcraft Innovation: prohibit funding, H4296-H4298 [20JN]

Charleston, SC: tribute to Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center employees for volunteer work, E678 [2MY]

Chemical weapons: conduct epidemiological study to determine health impact of ocean disposed chemical munitions on human populations, H2447, H2448 [10MY]

Chemicals: conduct study to determine scope of perchlorate contamination in formerly utilized defense sites, H2521, H2522 [11MY]

Cheney, Vice President: censure for lack of response to information requests and alleged misstatements relative to Iraq war, intelligence manipulation, torture policy, and retaliation against critics (H. Res. 637), E32 [31JA]

Chicago, IL: construction of joint VA-Navy hospital, H2916 [19MY]

Children and youth: investigation of misconduct and abuse in military recruiting practices, H2301 [9MY]

CIA: closure of special unit charged with tracking down and capturing Osama Bin Laden, H5097 [12JY]

Coast Guard: funding, H625 [7MR], H859 [9MR]

Columbus AFB, MS: mission support complex funding, H2914 [19MY]

Combat helmets: conduct ballistic tests and evaluation, H4286, H4287 [20JN]

Committee on Administration Predetermination To Go to War and Manipulation of Intelligence (House, Select): establish (H. Res. 635), E32 [31JA]

Committee on Armed Services (House): oversight of Iraqi situation, reconstruction, war on terror, troops, and detainees, H4094 [15JN]

Committees of the House: establish select committee to investigate awarding and carrying out of contracts relative to the war on terrorism and hurricane relief, H981-H987 [15MR], H1098, H1099 [16MR], H3744, H3746 [12JN]

Congress: reform intelligence community oversight, H362 [16FE]

Container Research Corp.: anniversary, E594 [25AP]

Contracts: additional oversight and accountability of contractors deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan, retroactive regulations on previously issued contract extensions, and background checks on foreign nationals funding, H2538, H2539 [11MY]

———prohibit the awarding of contracts based on data from the Defense Contract Audit Agency, H1101-H1104 [16MR]

———prohibit use of award or incentive fees for contractors whose performance is unsatisfactory or incomplete, H4271, H4272 [20JN]

———promote accountability and prevent fraud in Federal contracting relative to reconstruction efforts in Iraq, H4034, H4083 [15JN], H4381 [21JN]

———promote accountability and prevent fraud in Federal contracting relative to reconstruction efforts in the Gulf Coast Region or Iraq, H263 [14FE], H376 [16FE]

Cooperative Threat Reduction Program: funding through reductions in national missile defense system funding, H2516 [11MY]

Corps of Engineers: carry out programs and activities to enhance the safety of levees (H.R. 4650), E18 [31JA]

———prohibit funding to implement bimodal spring pulse releases on the Missouri River, H3187, H3188 [24MY]

Cuba: treatment and condition of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, H4271 [20JN], E1183 [16JN]

Death and dying: allow the public, press, and military families to be present at the arrival at military installations of remains of Armed Forces members who died in Iraq or Afghanistan, H2940, H2941 [19MY]

Defense Access Road Program: allow consideration of transit projects, H2521, H2522 [11MY]

Defense Incident-Based Reporting System: require implementation (H.R. 5735), E1351 [29JN]

Defense Travel System: funding, H4273, H4274 [20JN]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H1377 [30MR]

———national security policy, H1133, H1181 [28MR], H1201, H1292, H1293, H1316, H1317 [29MR], H1324, H1325, H1326, H1374, H1375 [30MR], H1634-H1640 [6AP], H1905, H1911 [27AP], H2566-H2573 [11MY], H2883-H2886 [18MY]

Dept. of Defense: tribute to Joint Public Affairs Support Element, E699 [3MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation, H2549, H2550 [11MY]

———repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation (H.R. 808), E1305 [28JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: establish offsets for funding for military construction, quality of life functions, and veterans' services through reductions in tax cuts, H2931 [19MY]

———making appropriations for military construction, quality of life functions, and veterans' services (H.R. 5385), H2902-H2944 [19MY], E968 [26MY]

———making appropriations for military construction, quality of life functions, and veterans' services (H.R. 5385), consideration (H. Res. 821), H2894-H2902 [19MY]

———prohibit funding to promulgate regulations without consideration of effect on competitiveness of U.S. business, H2940 [19MY]

Detainees: use of clandestine facilities to detain individuals captured in the global war on terrorism, H2302 [9MY]

Distinguished Flying Cross Society: establishment of Las Vegas, NV, chapter, E503 [4AP]

District of Columbia: provide Mayor with the authority to call on the National Guard (H.R. 5306), E740 [5MY]

Dorchester (U.S.S): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, E19 [31JA], E116 [8FE], E1000 [26MY]

Downing, Wayne A.: West Point Society General Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Guardian of Liberty Award recipient, E420 [28MR]

Dyess AFB, TX: tribute, E309 [8MR]

Ellington AFB, TX: fire station renovation funding, H2915 [19MY]

Engineered Arresting Systems Corp.: tribute to M31 Expeditionary Arresting Gear System, E1164 [15JN]

Ethiopia: limit military assistance and the sale, transfer, or licensing of military equipment or technology (H.R. 4895), H605 [7MR], E358 [14MR]

Explosives: improve effectiveness of programs for remediation of unexploded ordnance on former defense sites, H2898, H2913, H2918-H2920 [19MY]

———improve effectiveness of programs for remediation of unexploded ordnance on former defense sites (H.R. 5172), E598 [25AP]

F-18G Growler aircraft: funding, H4272, H4273 [20JN]

Fairhope, AL: National Guard 1165th Military Police Co., recipient of Presidential Unit Citation, E1341 [29JN]

Federal employees: ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees, H4254 [20JN]

Finn, Daniel and Christina: tribute to Patriotic Pillow Project, E689 [2MY]

Flagler County, FL: complete feasibility study and cooperate with Corps of Engineers to restore beach and secure coastal highway, H3208 [24MY]

Foreign aid: prohibit use of international military education and training program funding in contravention of child soldiers protocol to Convention on the Rights of the Child, H3691 [9JN]

Foreign countries: prohibit funding to support overthrow of democratically elected governments, H4254 [20JN]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H257-H259 [14FE], H364, H367, H369 [16FE], H941, H944 [14MR], H977 [15MR], H1180, H1182 [28MR], H1317 [29MR], H2306 [9MY], H2342 [10MY], H2560, H2566 [11MY], H3710-H3716 [9JN], H3780-H3785 [12JN], H3796, H3802, H3898-H3901 [13JN], H4176 [16JN], H4334, H4398, H4400 [21JN], H4512-H4517 [22JN], E1242 [21JN], E1288 [27JN]

———support the capture, detention, and interrogation of terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, E1156 [14JN]

Fort Campbell, KY: tribute to Army 101st Airborne Division, H4192 [19JN]

Fort Knox, KY: tribute to Army National Guard 703d Explosive Ordinance Disposal Detachment, E277 [2MR]

Fort Leonard Wood, MO: prohibit funding for the Leonard Wood Research Institute, H4308, H4309 [20JN]

Fulton, Donald F.: Air Force Silver Star recipient, E1319 [29JN]

Funding, H1597, H1598, H1599 [6AP], H5103 [12JY]

GAO: implement recommendation to cut down on award and incentive fee spending waste, H2521 [11MY]

Georgia: tribute to members of Air National Guard 54th Fighter Wing, H1824 [26AP]

———tribute to National Guard B-Company First Battalion, 108th Armor Regiment of the 48th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, H2945 [19MY]

Goede, Jared: Platte Valley Civil Air Patrol Billy Mitchell Award recipient, E780 [10MY]

Government: improve congressional oversight of programs to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse, H3912 [14JN], H4322 [20JN]

Guam: shipyard funding, H2548 [11MY]

Halliburton Co.: investigation of alleged misuse and abuse of funds and resources provided under contracts dealing with reconstruction efforts in Iraq, H467 [1MR], H4381 [21JN]

Hammond, IN: tribute to Army National Guard 376th Engineer Battalion, E11 [31JA]

Health: provide humanitarian support for Iraqi children in urgent need of medical care, H2467, H2468 [10MY]

Henderson, NV: tribute to Basic High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC participants, E573 [25AP]

———tribute to Basic High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC program, E558 [7AP]

High Altitude Air Ship Program: funding, H2523, H2524 [11MY]

Homeland Defense-Homeland Security Technology Transfer Consortium: establish to facilitate the transfer of technologies to enhance security capabilites of Federal, State, and local first responders, H2525, H2526 [11MY]

Houston Astros (baseball team): tribute to visit to servicemen at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, E1236 [21JN]

Houston (U.S.S.): tribute, E194 [17FE]

Hurricanes: establish offsets for funding for relief for States impacted by hurricanes, H50 [1FE]

———relief efforts for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H354 [16FE], H432, H435, H437 [28FE], H601 [7MR]

Illinois: State legislation proposal to prevent protests at funeral services, E138 [14FE]

Illinois Technology Transition Center: prohibit funding, H4301, H4302 [20JN]

Independent Commission on the Investigation of Detainee Abuses: establish (H.R. 3003), E970 [26MY]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H1066 [16MR], H1639 [6AP], H2571 [11MY], H3123 [23MY], H3486 [7JN], H3745, H3746 [12JN], H4498, H4512 [22JN], H4909 [29JN], E769 [10MY]

———prohibit funding for domestic electronic surveillance not in compliance with certain statutes, H4276-H4286 [20JN], E1255 [23JN]

———require report on insurgent forces in Iraq, H1805, H1806 [26AP]

Iran: prohibit military action against Iran relative to its nuclear program without congressional authorization, H4300, H4301 [20JN]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H257, H265-H270 [14FE], H377 [16FE], H420, H423, H424 [28FE], H473, H489, H490 [1MR], H942 [14MR], H983, H984, H1055 [15MR], H1113-H1116, H1124 [16MR], H1166, H1171, H1190, H1191 [28MR], H1201, H1296 [29MR], H1367, H1372, H1373 [30MR], H1444 [4AP], H1456, H1555-H1559 [5AP], H1636, H1639, H1670 [6AP], H1710, H1712 [25AP], H1820, H1826, H1827 [26AP], H1905, H1907 [27AP], H2086, H2088-H2092 [3MY], H2342, H2343 [10MY], H2567-H2570 [11MY], H2644 [17MY], H2880, H2886 [18MY], H3148 [24MY], H3484, H3485 [7JN], H3631-H3635 [8JN], H3710-H3716 [9JN], H3773, H3775, H3776, H3779-H3785 [12JN], H3800, H3802, H3803, H3892, H3899-H3905 [13JN], H3913, H3914 [14JN], H4012, H4013 [15JN], H4184-H4187 [16JN], H4202, H4203, H4217 [19JN], H4374, H4377 [21JN], H4540-H4545, H4547-H4549 [26JN], H4906-H4911 [29JN], H4935, H4941-H4947, H4948, H4951 [10JY], H4967, H4969, H5012 [11JY], H5096 [12JY], E150 [14FE], E1340 [29JN]

———clarify that U.S. Armed Forces are not deployed to control the flow of Iraqi oil, H2515 [11MY], H4054 [15JN]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, H473 [1MR], H514 [2MR], H849 [9MR], H978 [15MR], H1200 [29MR], H1367 [30MR], H1707-H1711 [25AP], H1891, H1894 [27AP], H1954 [2MY], H2515 [11MY], H3646, H3708 [9JN], H3795 [13JN], H3914 [14JN], H4011, H4013 [15JN], H4137, H4176 [16JN], H4376 [21JN], H4500-H4502 [22JN], H4545-H4548 [26JN], H4563, H4665, H4667 [27JN], H4684 [28JN], H4897 [29JN], H4934, H4935 [10JY], E1078 [8JN]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, prevent the establishment of a permanent U.S. military presence, and halt attempts to control the flow of Iraqi oil (S. Con. Res. 93), H2566 [11MY]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (H.J. Res. 55), H4159 [16JN], E742 [5MY]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (H.J. Res. 70), E1259 [23JN]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (H.J. Res. 73), H4048, H4051, H4054-H4060, H4064, H4092, H4107, H4108, H4120, H4122-H4125 [15JN], H4140, H4143, H4145, H4159, H4167, H4177, H4179, H4180 [16JN], H4317 [20JN], H4377 [21JN], H4514 [22JN], H4541-H4545 [26JN], H4942 [10JY], E392 [16MR], E500 [4AP], E1182 [16JN], E1262 [23JN]

———disapprove granting of amnesty to persons known to have attacked, kidnapped, wounded, or killed members of the U.S. Armed Forces or U.S. citizens (H.J. Res. 90), H4524, H4544, H4545 [26JN], H4941 [10JY]

———formation of government, H2966 [22MY], H3021 [23MY]

———impact of war on image of the U.S. internationally, H3912 [14JN], H4322 [20JN]

———improve congressional oversight of Iraq war and reconstruction efforts, H648 [8MR], H1189-H1191 [28MR], H1201, H1202 [29MR]

———investigate report that Russia provided Saddam Hussein with intelligence from a source within U.S. Central Command prior to U.S. invasion, H1325 [30MR]

———prohibit funding to establish a military base agreement with the U.S., H4270 [20JN], H4545-H4547 [26JN]

———prohibit use of funds to establish a military base agreement with the U.S., H1107-H1110 [16MR], H1628 [6AP], H3767 [12JN], E500 [4AP]

———proposal to grant amnesty to persons known to have attacked or killed members of the U.S. Armed Forces, H4074, H4080, H4099, H4100 [15JN], H4200 [19JN], H4373 [21JN]

———provide a strategy for stabilizing Iraq and withdrawing U.S. troops, H2556 [11MY]

———report on congressional delegation trip, H2343 [10MY], H3431, H3432 [7JN]

———security forces training, E727 [4MY]

———spur political solution and encourage the people to provide for their own security through the redeployment of U.S. forces, H4787 [28JN]

Jacksonville, FL: tribute to Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church Military Appreciation Day Service, E669 [1MY]

Jason Foundation, Inc.: prohibit funding, H4288 [20JN]

Joint Public Affairs Support Element: tribute, E699 [3MY]

Jones Metal Products, Inc.: National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Above and Beyond award recipient, E1219 [21JN]

Kalamazoo, MI: tribute to Army National Guard 415th Civil Affairs Battalion, E265 [2MR]

Kentucky: tribute to National Guard 233d Heavy Transportation Co., E398 [16MR]

Korea, Republic of: tribute to members of the military serving in Iraq, E115 [8FE]

Kosovo: tribute to Armed Forces members serving in Kosovo, H458 [1MR]

Lagarto (U.S.S.): tribute to crew, E891 [19MY]

Lincoln Group (business): prohibit funding, H4303, H4304 [20JN]

Lyons, Edward (Tony): Florida National Guard Soldier of the Year award recipient, E31 [31JA]

Mankato, MN: Immanuel St. Joseph's Mayo Health System Hospital recipient of National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve's Above and Beyond award, E1215 [20JN]

Marshall, Representative: U.S. Army Rangers Hall of Fame inductee, H4739 [28JN]

Marshall, TX: convey U.S. Army Reserve Center to Marshall-Harrison County Veterans Association for construction of veterans memorial, park, and museum, H2529 [11MY]

Megellas, James (Maggie): award Medal of Honor, E979 [26MY]

———award Medal of Honor (H.R. 5537), E1018 [6JN]

Milwaukee, WI: Dept. of Veterans Affairs Zablocki Medical Center spinal cord injury unit upgrades funding, H2928 [19MY]

Minnesota: anniversary of National Guard (H. Con. Res. 371), H1501-H1505 [5AP]

———tribute to National Guard 1st Brigade Combat Team, E391 [16MR]

Mississippi: Keesler AFB, MS, and Navy Construction Battalion, Gulfport, MS, commissaries rebuilding funding, H1045 [15MR]

Motor vehicles: require placement of field jamming devices on military vehicles used in Iraq and Afghanistan, H2542 [11MY]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations, H1203 [29MR], H1905-H1908 [27AP], H2884, H2885 [18MY], H4047 [15JN]

National Defense University program: funding, E1253 [23JN]

National Flood Insurance Program: request Corps of Engineers completion of new flood map for the Great Lakes region and prohibit increase in flood evaluations in the upper Great Lakes, H4612-H4614 [27JN]

National Guard: homeland security and natural disaster response equipment funding, H2364 [10MY]

———tribute, H877 [14MR]

National security: call for cooperation with Russia on missile defense, H2540, H2541 [11MY]

———military readiness of U.S. forces, H1635 [6AP], H1905, H1909-H1911 [27AP], H4911 [29JN]

———national missile defense system funding, H2532-H2537 [11MY]

———national objectives priority assignments, H359, H365-H371 [16FE], H1187-H1190 [28MR]

———prevent defense contractor security clearances from being revoked until investigation moratorium and backlog is eliminated, H2468, H2469 [10MY]

———reform the intelligence community and enhance terrorism prevention and prosecution, border security, and international cooperation and coordination, H2568 [11MY]

———support conflict response fund to address threat of failing countries, E1109 [9JN]

National Security Agency: Presidential authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants, H139 [1FE], H227, H229, H257 [14FE], H277, H299 [15FE], H335 [16FE], H487, H488 [1MR], H1776, H1779, H1781, H1782, H1789, H1791-H1793 [26AP], H2302 [9MY], H4562 [27JN]

———withhold portion of funding until the Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) receives report on the cost of the electronic surveillance program, H1776, H1777 [26AP]

National Security Personnel System: prohibit funding for waiver or modification of certain regulations declared illegal, H4294, H4295 [20JN]

National War College: anniversary, E675 [2MY]

Navy: commend for purchase of alternative fuel vehicles, H4273 [20JN]

———submarine program funding, H2545 [11MY], H4286 [20JN]

———tribute to Sailor of the Year honorees, E749 [5MY]

Nevada: Order of the Silver Rose recipients, E711 [3MY]

———require Defense Threat Reduction Agency to research possibility of relocating the planned detonation of a 700-ton explosive at the nuclear test site, H1368 [30MR]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E49 [1FE]

New Orleans, LA: National Guard facilities reconstruction funding, H1085, H1086 [16MR]

New York: tribute to National Guard 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, E400 [16MR]

Northwest Manufacturing Inititative: prohibit funding, H4304-H4306 [20JN]

Not This Time Vets (organization): tribute, E285 [7MR]

Oregon: tribute to National Guard Delta Co., 113 Aviation, E393 [16MR]

Outer Continental Shelf: effect of oil and gas leasing activities in Outer Continental Shelf on military training operations, H2858, H2863, H2865 [18MY]

Pantano, Ilario: dismissal of murder charges resulting from the killing of Iraqi insurgents, H4533 [26JN]

Parker, Samuel I.: Medal of Honor recipient, E1335 [29JN]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): commend the shielding of mourning military families from protesters and preserving the memory of fallen servicemembers at funerals (H. Res. 731), H4228-H4231 [20JN], E1245 [21JN]

Pensacola, FL: Naval Hospital Pensacola named Dept. of Defense best mid-sized hospital in the nation for patient satisfaction, E89 [8FE]

Perpetually Available and Secure Information Systems Program: funding, H4258 [20JN]

Petroleum: designate closed military bases as sites for oil refineries, H3472, H3475, H3477 [7JN]

Power resources: energy security programs funding through reductions in national missile defense system funding, H2512, H2515 [11MY]

———prohibit funding for wind demonstration project, H4275 [20JN]

Radioactive substances: study health effects of exposure to depleted uranium munitions, H2531, H2532 [11MY]

Religion: protect right of military chaplains to pray according to their own beliefs, H242 [14FE], H2516, H2563 [11MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H602 [7MR], H4540 [26JN]

Ships and vessels: refueling vessel funding to assist Coast Guard drug interdiction vessels, H1014 [15MR]

Slater, Kristina: Dept. of the Army Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service Award recipient, H1325 [30MR]

Supreme Court: decision on allowing military recruiting on campuses of colleges that receive Federal funding, H573, H576 [7MR], H648 [8MR], E295 [7MR]

———decision on allowing military recruiting on campuses of colleges that receive Federal funding (H. Con. Res. 354), H884-H887 [14MR], E364, E376 [15MR]

Taxation: allow deduction for Armed Forces serving in a combat zone for contributions to individual retirement plans even if the compensation on which contributions are based is excluded from gross income (H.R. 1499), H2186 [9MY]

———deduction for Armed Forces serving in combat zone for contributions to retirement plans even if compensation on which contributions are based is excluded from income (H.R. 1499), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 803), H2193, H2194 [9MY]

Telecommunications: first responder interoperable communications funding, H1084 [16MR]

Tennessee: Army National Guard 168th Military Police Battalion Valorous Unit Award recipients, E21 [31JA]

———tribute to Tennessee National Guard, H4013 [15JN]

Terrorism: commend those who have taken part, and declare that the U.S. will prevail, in the Global War on Terror and complete mission to create a sovereign and free Iraq (H. Res. 861), H3912, H3975-H3982, H3984-H3986, H3994-H4002 [14JN], H4011, H4012, H4013, H4024-H4132 [15JN], H4138, H4139, H4175-H4179, H4184 [16JN], H4191, H4216 [19JN], H4331, H4333, H4393 [21JN], H4425, H4500-H4502, H4514 [22JN], H4541 [26JN], E1190 [16JN], E1195, E1196, E1198, E1201 [19JN], E1210 [20JN], E1229, E1237, E1238 [21JN], E1249, E1250, E1262, E1263 [23JN]

———commend those who have taken part, and declare that the U.S. will prevail, in the Global War on Terror and complete mission to create a sovereign and free Iraq (H. Res. 861), consideration (H. Res. 868), H4014-H4024 [15JN]

Texas: hurricane recovery assistance funding, H1076 [16MR], E1153 [14JN]

Texas State University: prohibit funding for the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Program, H4307 [20JN]

Transportation: include comprehensive analysis of future air lift and sea lift mobility requirements in update of mobility capability study, H2528, H2529 [11MY]

Tuskegee Airmen: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1259), H407-H414 [28FE], E248 [1MR], E289 [7MR], E343 [9MR]

U.S. Military Academy: anniversary of class of 1951, E412 [28MR]

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan: anniversary, E626 [26AP], E634 [27AP]

United Service Organization: anniversary, E411 [28MR]

United Service Organizations: recognize contribution to morale and welfare of our servicemen and women and their families (H. Con. Res. 322), H231-H234 [14FE], E172 [15FE]

Vanadium Technology Partnership: tribute, E447 [29MR]

Venzian, Kristin: Platte Valley Civil Air Patrol Billy Mitchell Award recipient, E782 [10MY]

Veterans: change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (H.R. 968), E1305 [28JN]

———improve treatment of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder, for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, H472 [1MR], H2506 [11MY], E274 [2MR]

———increase maximum coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance programs (S. 1235), H2970-H2982 [22MY], E929 [23MY]

———prosthetic research funding, H4258, H4259 [20JN]

———provide for prosthetic and orthotic care for injured soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, H1013 [15MR]

———tribute, H458 [1MR]

Veterans' Right To Know Commission: establish (H.R. 4259), E982 [26MY]

Virginia: authorize Army to enter into an agreement to complete the Fairfax County Parkway, H2523, H2524 [11MY]

Washington County, NC: opposition to Navy landing field in wildlife refuge, H1298 [29MR]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2864), H1134 [28MR], H4798 [29JN]

Weapons: C-17 Airlifter Program funding, E1262 [23JN]

———DC-3 Marine Patrol Aircraft project funding, H3770, H3771 [12JN]

———F-22 and F-35 aircraft program funding, H2306 [9MY]

———report on threat to military personnel posed by improvised explosive devices, H2521, H2571 [11MY]

Wilmington, DE: tribute to Marine Corps Bulk Fuel Co., Bravo, E225 [28FE]

Witter, James H.: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, E703 [3MY]

World War II: anniversary of Allied landing at Normandy on D-Day, H3366, H3413, H3416, H3417 [6JN], E1027, E1028 [6JN]

———recognize contributions of the Marine Corps and other units of the Armed Forces on the anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, E498 [4AP]

———tribute to Naval airmen killed during Kiska Blitz, E1151 [14JN]

———tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, E1245 [21JN]

Remarks in Senate

al-Zarqawi, Abu Musab: killing of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) leader by U.S. forces in Iraq, S5609, S5610, S5653 [8JN], S5680 [9JN], S5705, S5710, S5711 [12JN], S5731, S5741-S5744 [13JN], S5826-S5828 [14JN]

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1042), S4379 [10MY]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S5701-S5711 [12JN], S5740-S5745 [13JN], S5837-S5866 [14JN], S5909-S5939 [15JN], S5990, S6004 [16JN], S6043, S6050-S6053 [19JN], S6105-S6147 [20JN], S6191-S6274 [21JN], S6324-S6401, S6404 [22JN], S6445, S6453, S6454 [23JN], S6467 [26JN], S6555 [27JN]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), unanimous-consent agreement, S5674 [8JN], S5711 [12JN]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1815), conference report, S970 [9FE], S1170-S1172 [14FE]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5122), S4847 [22MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5122), insert S. 2766 language in lieu, S6405 [22JN]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (S. 1043), S4379 [10MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (S. 2507), S5610 [8JN]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (S. 2767), insert portions of S. 2766 language in lieu, S6404 [22JN]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (S. 2767), unanimous-consent agreement, S6405 [22JN]

———authorizing for military construction (S. 1044), S4379 [10MY]

———authorizing for military construction (S. 2768), insert portions of S. 2766 language in lieu, S6404 [22JN]

———authorizing for military construction (S. 2768), unanimous-consent agreement, S6405 [22JN]

———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), S3405 [24AP], S3444-S3492 [25AP], S3527, S3532-S3555, S3557-S3568, S3624, S3632-S3634 [26AP], S3636, S3639, S3685-S3692 [27AP], S3771-S3788, S3792, S3797, S3847 [1MY], S3851, S3858-S3890, S3930 [2MY], S3934, S3937-S3949, S3952-S3973 [3MY], S4007-S4033 [4MY], S4103 [5MY], S4327 [10MY], S4518 [12MY], S4847, S4848 [22MY]

———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), conference report, S5678 [9JN], S5750-S5765 [13JN], S5823, S5828-S5837, S5852 [14JN], S5904-S5909 [15JN], S5987 [16JN]

———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), corrections in engrossment, S4162 [8MY]

———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), motion to proceed, S3400 [7AP]

———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), motion to recommit, S3562 [26AP]

———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), unanimous-consent agreement, S3760 [27AP], S5819 [13JN]

———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), unanimous-consent request, S3661 [27AP]

———on-budget treatment and reporting requirements relative to future requests for supplemental appropriations for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, S3673, S3674 [27AP], S4008 [4MY], S5752, S5755 [13JN], S5859-S5862, S5864 [14JN]

———require notice to Congress and the public on earmark of funds, S6374, S6376, S6393 [22JN]

Armed Forces: across-the-board pay raise for all military personnel funding, S6401 [22JN]

———assist members in obtaining U.S. citizenship, S2593 [30MR], S5164 [25MY]

———authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances, S4733-S4735, S4786-S4788 [18MY], S4871-S4873 [22MY], S4957 [23MY]

———eliminate increased fees and copayments for retired military health care, S2252 [16MR]

———enhance national defense through empowerment of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and enhancement of National Guard Bureau functions, S6271 [21JN]

———enhance national defense through empowerment of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and enhancement of National Guard Bureau functions (S. 2658), S3593-S3597 [26AP]

———enhance services available to members returning from deployment in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to assist such members in transitioning to civilian life (S. 3517), S5952 [15JN]

———ensure one half of National Guard forces of each State are available to such State at all times (S. 2303), S1423 [16FE]

———establish pilot programs to authorize use of leave by caregivers for family members of certain individuals performing military service, S6122 [20JN], S6273 [21JN], S6453 [23JN]

———express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (S. Res. 404), S2387 [16MR]

———improve collection of survivors' benefits, S6511 [27JN]

———improve colorectal cancer screenings for certain TRICARE beneficiaries, S6273 [21JN]

———improve colorectal cancer screenings for certain TRICARE beneficiaries (S. 2915), S4839 [19MY]

———improve mental health screening and services for military personnel, S6362-S6364 [22JN]

———improve the Transition Assistance Program provided for members being discharged, released from active duty, or retiring, S6453 [23JN]

———integration of active-duty and Reserve components, S6392 [22JN]

———limit increase in the cost of TRICARE health care services for military retirees (S. 2617), S3388-S3390 [7AP]

———military equipment funding, S495 [2FE]

———military equipment funding through repeal of certain tax breaks, S427-S429 [1FE], S495, S496 [2FE], S1094-S1096 [13FE], S1138 [14FE]

———prevent imposition of excessive TRICARE fees and co-pays on military retirees, S2261 [16MR]

———prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries, funeral homes, houses of worship, and other locations where deceased veterans are honored and buried, S6516, S6520, S6521, S6524, S6525, S6538, S6539, S6544, S6546 [27JN]

———prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery (H.R. 5037), S5129, S5130 [24MY], S6486 [26JN], S6538 [27JN]

———prohibit increase in copayments for TRICARE prescription drug program, S5740 [13JN], S5837-S5840 [14JN]

———prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, S5997, S5999 [16JN]

———provide reports on the withdrawal or diversion of equipment from Reserve units to other units being mobilized, S6404 [22JN]

———provide reports on the withdrawal or diversion of equipment from Reserve units to other units being mobilized (S. 2681), S3716, S3717 [27AP], S6405 [22JN]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service and improve health care benefits for National Guard members and reservists under TRICARE, S6373-S6375 [22JN]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (S. 2449), S2338 [16MR]

———repeal requirement for reduction of certain Survivor Benefit Plan annuities by the amount of dependency and indemnity compensation and modify effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan, S2266 [16MR]

———reward National Guard and Reserve service in Iraq with paid leave at the end of deployment in Iraq, S6396 [22JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S388, S389 [1FE]

———support military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, and war on terror in Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Pakistan, S388 [1FE]

———tribute to Army 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment serving in Tall 'Afar, Iraq, S1531 [28FE]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S438 [1FE], S781 [8FE], S3203 [6AP], S3775 [1MY], S5904, S5916, S5921 [15JN], S6550 [27JN]

———tribute to military recruiters (S. Res. 385), S2540 [29MR]

Army: anniversary, S5998 [16JN]

———anniversary (S. Res. 512), S5897, S5898 [14JN]

———extend authority to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the processing of permits (H.R. 4826), S2388 [16MR]

———uparmored Bradley fighting vehicles and Hercules improved recovery funding, S3969 [3MY]

Asia: commend support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia and urge continued relief efforts (S. Res. 356), S252 [27JA]

Aviation: detailing of helicopters for use by the DEA, S7280 [10JY]

———retain title to aircraft provided to foreign countries for counter-drug activities, S6391 [22JN]

Biological weapons: report on biodefense staffing and training requirements in support of the national biosafety laboratories, S6364 [22JN]

Biometrics Fusion Center: funding, S3888 [2MY]

Bipartisan Committee To Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina (Senate): release of report, S4204 [9MY]

Budget: allocation of funds, S1060-S1064 [10FE]

———require a two-thirds vote for all non-defense, non-trust fund discretionary funding which exceeds previous fiscal year, S2259 [16MR]

Bush, President: censure relative to authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants (S. Res. 398), S2011-S2016 [13MR]

———censure relative to authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants (S. Res. 398), unanimous-consent agreement, S2011 [13MR]

———censure relative to authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants (S. Res. 398), unanimous-consent request, S2010 [13MR]

Buy American Act: compliance relative to Dept. of Defense purchase of specialty metals, S6397 [22JN]

Camp Lejeune, NC: require Marine Corps to notify affected persons of drinking water contamination, provide benefits to those exposed, and require a study on the health effects of such exposure, S6004 [16JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a temporary memorial honoring members of the Armed Forces killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. Con. Res. 86), S2909 [5AP]

CIA: release of Inspector General report on the performance of the intelligence community prior to terrorist attacks on the U.S., S3191 [6AP]

Committee for Economic Development (organization): release of report on the importance of international studies and foreign language education for U.S. economic and national security, S1888 [8MR]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): limit spending for supplemental appropriations for military operations and reconstruction in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief and recovery, S3562 [26AP]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): tribute to staff, S6404 [22JN]

Committee on War and Reconstruction Contracting (Senate, Special): establish, S5990-S5995 [16JN], S6108-S6110 [20JN]

Computers: establish a program to transfer surplus computers of Federal agencies to schools, nonprofit community-based educational organizations, and families of deployed members of the Armed Forces (S. 3455), S5504 [6JN]

Contracts: improve Federal contracting and procurement by eliminating fraud and abuse, improving competition, and enhancing administration of Federal contracting personnel, S5845-S5847, S5852, S5854-S5857 [14JN]

———prohibit use of award or incentive fees for contractors whose performance is unsatisfactory or incomplete, S6364, S6393 [22JN]

———promote accountability and prevent fraud in Federal contracting relative to reconstruction efforts in the Gulf Coast Region or Iraq (S. 2277), S1130 [13FE]

Cooperative Threat Reduction Program: funding, S3691 [27AP]

Corps of Engineers: develop plan for deauthorization of deep draft navigation on the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet and address wetland losses and other issues relative to the Outlet, S3944 [3MY]

———operation and maintenance of infrastructure projects, water resource projects, and active construction and general projects funding, S3976 [3MY]

Courts: provide comprehensive procedures for adjudication of cases involving unprivileged combatants (S. 3614), S6796 [29JN]

Credit: establish requirements on the terms of consumer credit extended to an Armed Forces member or the dependent of a member, S6405 [22JN]

Crime: report on feasibility of omitting Social Security numbers from military identification cards to reduce risk of identity theft, S6391 [22JN]

Cuba: require detainees held at Guantanamo Bay be charged, repatriated, or released within 180 days, S6047-S6049 [19JN], S6140-S6147 [20JN], S6272 [21JN]

———treatment and condition of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, S7290-S7292 [11JY]

Cunningham, Randy ``Duke'': conviction for taking bribes from defense contractors, S2501 [29MR]

DD(X) Destroyer Program: development funding, S5850 [14JN]

Death and dying: conduct a comprehensive review of mortuary affairs, S3680 [27AP]

Defense Travel System: transform into a fee-for-use-of-service system, S6370-S6373, S6376, S6393 [22JN]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for defense activities (S. 1045), S4379 [10MY]

———authorizing appropriations for defense activities (S. 2769), insert portions of S. 2766 language in lieu, S6404 [22JN]

———authorizing appropriations for defense activities (S. 2769), unanimous-consent agreement, S6405 [22JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: counter-man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) program funding, S7390 [12JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect privacy of veterans and spouses of veterans affected by security breach (S. 3486), S5670 [8JN]

Detainees: establish techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as the standard for interrogation of detainees, S5997, S5999 [16JN]

———submit reports on existence of clandestine facilities used to detain individuals captured in the global war on terrorism, S2461 [28MR]

Edelman, Eric S.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Defense for Policy, S1044 [9FE]

———nomination to be Under Sec. of Defense for Policy, motion to proceed, S871 [8FE]

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 (S. 2198), S212-S227 [26JA], S277 [30JA], S2115 [14MR], S3977 [3MY]

———improve international and foreign language studies, S969 [9FE]

———science and technology research funding, S6391 [22JN]

England, Gordon R.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Defense, S3343 [6AP], S3375 [7AP]

Fales, John: American Legion National Commander's Public Relations Award recipient, S4153 [8MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to employees whose spouse, child, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation (S. 798), S6273 [21JN]

FCC: make efforts to reduce telephone rates for Armed Forces personnel deployed overseas (S. 2653), S3591 [26AP]

Federal contracts: prevent shipbuilders from receiving both disaster recovery funding and insurance benefits for hurricane damages, S3864-S3869 [2MY]

Federal employees: ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving, S3554 [26AP]

———equalize authorities to provide allowances, benefits, and gratuities to U.S. civilian personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan, S3545 [26AP], S3680-S3682 [27AP]

———equalize authorities to provide allowances, benefits, and gratuities to U.S. civilian personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 2600), S3381, S3382 [7AP]

Flory, Peter C.W.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for International Security Policy, S3363-S3366 [7AP]

Foreign aid: foreign military assistance funding, S5865 [14JN]

Foreign countries: report on trip to Belgium, Estonia, Jordan, Iraq, Israel, and Germany, S1499-S1502 [27FE]

———report on trip to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, S2404 [27MR]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S743 [7FE], S1512 [28FE], S2433 [28MR], S5680 [9JN], S6600-S6602, S6605 [28JN], S7361-S7363 [12JY]

Fort Carson, CO: designate military family housing facility as Joel Hefley Village, S6390 [22JN]

Funding, S2062-S2066, S2092 [14MR]

Galveston, TX: National Biocontainment Laboratory at the University of Texas funding, S6364 [22JN]

Georgia: tribute to Army National Guard 48th Brigade Combat Team, S5217 [25MY]

Halliburton Co.: investigation of alleged misuse and abuse of funds and resources provided under contracts dealing with reconstruction efforts in Iraq, S7407 [12JY]

Hawaii: monitor off-shore sites where chemical munitions were disposed by the Army, research the impact of chemical munition disposal in the ocean, and report on remediation of such sites (S. 2295), S1416 [16FE]

Hazardous substances: prohibit the Depts. of Defense and Energy from selling, distributing, or transferring elemental mercury and prohibit the export of elemental mercury (S. 3627), S6807 [29JN]

Health care facilities: Defense Health Program funding for force protection work and medical care at the Vaccine Health Care Centers, S6361 [22JN]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S6244 [21JN]

Iran: hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy, S5848-S5850 [14JN], S5916-S5921 [15JN]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S389-S391 [1FE], S1480 [17FE], S1494 [27FE], S1512, S1525 [28FE], S2433 [28MR], S3182, S3185, S3186 [6AP], S3370, S3371 [7AP], S3429-S3431 [24AP], S3776-S3778, S3793-S3796 [1MY], S3857, S3869, S3870 [2MY], S5469 [6JN], S5623 [8JN], S5741 [13JN], S5823-S5830 [14JN], S6000 [16JN], S6099 [20JN], S6606 [28JN], S7361 [12JY]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, S3367, S3368 [7AP], S3776 [1MY], S3853 [2MY], S3958 [3MY], S4848 [22MY], S5924, S5925, S5927-S5929 [15JN], S5997, S5998 [16JN], S6102-S6104 [20JN], S6395 [22JN], S6467 [26JN], S6605 [28JN]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, prevent the establishment of a permanent U.S. military presence, and halt attempts to control the flow of Iraqi oil (S. Con. Res. 93), S3991 [3MY], S6266 [21JN]

———formation of government, S4848 [22MY]

———killing of U.S. soliders by members of Iraqi security forces, S6393 [22JN]

———prohibit funding to establish permanent U.S. military bases or to exercise U.S. control over oil infrastructure or reserves, S6230 [21JN], S6396 [22JN]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (S. 2356), S1647 [2MR]

———prohibit use of funds to establish a military base agreement with the U.S., S5760 [13JN]

———prohibit use of funds to establish permanent U.S. military bases or to exercise U.S. control over oil infrastructure or oil reserves, S3957-S3963 [3MY]

———proposal to grant amnesty to persons known to have attacked or killed members of the U.S. Armed Forces, S5913, S5922-S5932, S5938 [15JN], S5988 [16JN], S6100, S6113-S6117 [20JN], S6246 [21JN], S6552 [27JN]

———provide for a strategy for successful empowerment of a new unity government and the redeployment of U.S. forces (S.J. Res. 33), S3182, S3183, S3245-S3249 [6AP]

———security forces training, S3186 [6AP]

———spur political solution and encourage the people to provide for their own security through the redeployment of U.S. forces, S6205-S6272 [21JN], S6324-S6335, S6345 [22JN], S6455 [23JN], S6467 [26JN], S6550-S6552 [27JN]

———spur political solution and encourage the people to provide for their own security through the redeployment of U.S. forces (S.J. Res. 39), S5506 [6JN]

Junior ROTC: tribute (S. Res. 415), S3848 [1MY]

Keeble, Woodrow W.: award Medal of Honor, S1348 [15FE]

Keystone Soldiers (organization): tribute to Collection of Hearts campaign, S978 [9FE]

Leeling, Gerald J.: Military Officers Association of America Colonel Paul W. Arcari Meritorious Achievement Award recipient, S2528 [29MR]

Louisiana: Mississippi River Gulf Outlet banks restoration project funding, S3675 [27AP]

L-3 Communications Systems-West (business): anniversary, S115 [25JA]

Minnesota: anniversary of National Guard (H. Con. Res. 371), S3345 [6AP]

———anniversary of National Guard (S. Con. Res. 85), S3344 [6AP]

Mississippi: tribute to Army National Guard 155th Separate Armored Brigade, S1638 [2MR]

Montana: tribute to Army National Guard 1-163rd Infantry Battalion, S4152 [8MY]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations, S485, S486 [2FE]

———implement recommendations (S. 2412), S2126 [14MR]

———implement recommendations (S. 3456), S5505 [6JN]

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 (S. Res. 355), S231 [26JA], S414 [1FE], S776, S777 [7FE]

———homeland security and natural disaster response equipment funding, S5854 [14JN]

———modify time limitation for entitlement to educational assistance for Selected Reserve members supporting contingency operations, S6394 [22JN]

National security: national missile defense system funding, S6366-S6369, S6375, S6377 [22JN]

———national objectives priority assignments, S318-S323 [30JA]

National Security Agency: express that legislation authorizing military force against those responsible for terrorist attacks against the U.S. does not authorize warrantless surveillance of U.S. citizens (S. Res. 350), S28-S30 [20JA], S47, S137-S139 [25JA]

———Presidential authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants, S38, S47, S104-S107 [25JA], S758-S761 [7FE], S782-S785, S853 [8FE], S877-S879 [9FE], S1067-S1069 [10FE], S1337-S1340 [15FE], S1457, S1480 [17FE], S2301 [16MR]

Navy: repeal requirement of naval forces to include a certain number of operational aircraft carriers, S3544-S3547 [26AP], S3682 [27AP], S6395 [22JN]

———repeal requirement of naval forces to include a certain number of operational aircraft carriers (S. 2310), S1431 [16FE]

Navy Week: observance, S4153 [8MY]

Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction: extend oversight to include all appropriations, S5914, S5916 [15JN]

———extend oversight to include certain supplemental appropriations, S3971 [3MY], S4024, S4027 [4MY]

POW: judicial review of habeas corpus petitions from detainees held in the war on terror, S970-S972 [9FE], S1170-S1172 [14FE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1442 [16FE], S1478 [17FE], S2393 [16MR], S3759 [27AP], S4843 [19MY], S6440 [22JN], S7173 [29JN]

Purple Heart: establish procedures for consideration of applications for award to certain POW, S6274 [21JN], S6364 [22JN]

Quadrennial Defense Review: inclusion of National Guard and Reserves homeland defense and civil support missions, S6336 [22JN]

Rhode Island: National Guard 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment recognized as Army Aviation Association top aviation unit, S4830 [19MY]

San Antonio, TX: authorize construction of an advanced training skills facility at Brooke Army Medical Center (S. 2293), S1415 [16FE]

San Diego, CA: San Diego Naval Medical Center Comprehensive Casualty Care Center funding, S3952 [3MY]

Schools: access of military recruiters, S1513 [28FE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S5446-S5449, S5451, S5465, S5467-S5470 [6JN], S5620, S5626 [8JN], S7363-S7366 [12JY]

Ships and vessels: naming of CVN-78 Naval aircraft carrier as the U.S.S. Gerald Ford, S5840-S5845 [14JN]

Small business: improve loans for members of the National Guard and Reserves (S. 3122), S5242 [25MY], S5331 [26MY]

Smith, J. Dorrance: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Public Affairs, S3359-S3363 [7AP]

Supreme Court: decision on judicial review of habeas corpus petitions from detainees held in the war on terror, S6757, S6773 [29JN], S7278 [10JY], S7290-S7292 [11JY]

Taxation: allow deduction for Armed Forces serving in a combat zone for contributions to individual retirement plans even if the compensation on which contributions are based is excluded from gross income (H.R. 1499), S4815, S4816 [18MY]

———close certain tax loopholes to offset defense spending in supplemental appropriations, S3683 [27AP]

———permit military death gratuities to be contributed to certain tax-favored accounts (S. 2585), S3235, S3236 [6AP]

Troops to Nurse Teachers Pilot Program: establish, S5910-S5913 [15JN]

Tuskegee Airmen: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1259), S2426 [27MR]

Veterans: eliminate phase-in period for concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits for the severely disabled, S6359 [22JN]

———expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability benefits, S6594 [28JN]

———expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability benefits (S. 13), S6526 [27JN]

———expand scope of educational programs for which accelerated payments of assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used (S. 2416), S2205 [15MR]

———health care funding, S2075-S2083, S2094, S2095 [14MR], S6511 [27JN]

———increase maximum coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance programs (S. 1235), S5285-S5295 [25MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (S. 633), S5284 [25MY]

V-22 Osprey aircraft: funding, S3874 [2MY]

Warner, Senator: name authorization legislation in honor, S5858, S5859 [14JN], S6345, S6360 [22JN]

Weapons: F-22 aircraft program funding, S5706 [12JN]

———F-22A aircraft and F-119 engine program funding, S6337-S6345 [22JN]

Weirton, WV: tribute to Bravo Co., 463d Engineering Battalion, Army Reserve Unit, S3207 [6AP]

World War II: anniversary of Allied landing at Normandy on D-Day, S5439 [6JN]

Reports

Command's Responsibility—Detainee Deaths in US Custody in Iraq and Afghanistan (excerpt): Human Rights First (organization), E970 [26MY]

``F'' for Missile Defense—How Seven Government Reports in Two Months Illustrate the Need for Missile Defense To Change Its Ways: Victoria Samson, Center for Defense Information, H2533-H2536 [11MY]

National Guard Forces, S3594-S3596 [26AP]

Reports filed

Air Force Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1411, S1412 [16FE], S2311, S2312 [16MR], S3588 [26AP], S4795 [18MY], S6281 [21JN], S6559 [27JN]

American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 633), S4963 [23MY]

Army Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1412 [16FE], S2311, S2312 [16MR], S3588 [26AP], S4795 [18MY], S6281, S6282 [21JN], S6559 [27JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4939, Supplemental Appropriations for Military Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, War on Terror, and Hurricane Relief: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 857) (H. Rept. 109-496), H3723 [9JN]

Consideration of H. Res. 861, Commend Those Who Have Taken Part, and Declare That U.S. Will Prevail, in Global War on Terror and Complete Mission To Create a Sovereign Iraq: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 868) (H. Rept. 109-502), H4008 [14JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4939, Supplemental Appropriations for Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, War on Terror, and Hurricane Relief: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 725) (H. Rept. 109-391), H971 [14MR]

Consideration of H.R. 5122, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 806) (H. Rept. 109-459), H2337 [9MY]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 811) (H. Rept. 109-461), H2501 [10MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5385, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction, Quality of Life Functions, and Services: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 821) (H. Rept. 109-472), H2832, H2889 [18MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5631, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 877) (H. Rept. 109-507), H4219 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5631) (H. Rept. 109-504), H4189 [16JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 2766) (S. Rept. 109-254), S4211 [9MY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 5122) (H. Rept. 109-52), H2179 [8MY]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 2767), S4211 [9MY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 2768), S4211 [9MY]

Dept. of Energy Appropriations for Defense Activities: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 2769), S4211 [9MY]

Dept. of Justice Document Submittal on Presidential Authorization of Electronic Surveillance Without Court-Approved Warrants: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 643) (H. Rept. 109-382), H563 [2MR]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction, Quality of Life Functions, and Veterans' Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5385) (H. Rept. 109-464), H2596 [15MY], H2640 [16MY]

Depts. of State, Defense, Homeland Security, Justice, and the President Provision of Information Relative to Extraordinary Rendition of Foreign Persons: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 593) (H. Rept. 109-374), H272 [14FE]

Depts. of State and Defense, and Presidential Provision of Certain Information Relative to Contracting With Any Entity for Public Relations Purposes: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H. Res. 685) (H. Rept. 109-397), H1127 [16MR]

Document Transmittal on Investigation of Involvement by Personnel in Creation of Warrantless Surveillance Program and Security Clearance Denials: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 845) (H. Rept. 109-528), H4554 [26JN]

Extend Authority for Establishment of Memorial in the District of Columbia or Its Environs To Honor Veterans Who Became Disabled While Serving in the Armed Forces: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 109-548), H4957 [10JY]

Final Report: Bipartisan Committee To Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina (House, Select) (H. Rept. 109-377), H331 [15FE]

Marine Corps Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1412, S1413 [16FE], S2312 [16MR], S3588 [26AP], S6281, S6282 [21JN], S6559 [27JN]

Navy Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1412, S1413 [16FE], S2312 [16MR], S3588 [26AP], S4795 [18MY], S6281, S6282 [21JN], S6559 [27JN]

Nomination of James I. Finley To Be Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Acquistion, Technology and Logistics: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1411 [16FE]

Nomination of Michael L. Dominguez To Be Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S6559 [27JN]

Nomination of Michael V. Hayden To Be General and CIA Director: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5116 [24MY]

Nomination of Preston M. (Pete) Geren To Be Under Sec. of the Army: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1411 [16FE]

Presidential and Dept. of Defense Document Transmittal on Presidential Authorization of Electronic Surveillance Without Court-Approved Warrants: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H. Res. 645) (H. Rept. 109-384), H644 [7MR]

Presidential and Dept. of Justice Document Transmittal on Presidential Authorization of Electronic Surveillance Without Court-Approved Warrants: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 644) (H. Rept. 109-383), H563 [2MR]

Presidential Document Transmittal on Presidential Authorization of Electronic Surveillance Without Court-Approved Warrants: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Res. 641) (H. Rept. 109-385), H644 [7MR]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, War on Terror, and Hurricane Relief and Recovery: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4939) (H. Rept. 109-494), H3641 [8JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4939) (H. Rept. 109-388), H874 [13MR]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 4939) (S. Rept. 109-230), S2900 [5AP]

Supplementary Report and Document Annex: Bipartisan Committee To Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina (House, Select) (H. Rept. 109-396), H1127 [16MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Army Southern Command property: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3627 [8JN]

Corps of Engineers waterways projects: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1631 [6AP]

Rulings of the Chair

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), S3550 [26AP], H1007, H1022, H1028, H1036, H1037, H1038, H1039, H1047 [15MR], H1075, H1076, H1092, H1093, H1099 [16MR]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction, quality of life functions, and veterans' services (H.R. 5385), H2922, H2926, H2929, H2931, H2932, H2936, H2937, H2938 [19MY]

Statements

Education for Global Leadership—Importance of International Studies and Foreign Language Education for U.S. Economic and National Security: John Brademas, Committee for Economic Development (organization), S1889 [8MR]

Federal Security Clearance Granting Process: Several Technology Trade Groups, H2469 [10MY]

Judicial Review of Habeas Corpus Petitions From Detainees Held in the War on Terror: Senator Levin, S1171 [14FE]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, War on Terror, and Hurricane Relief and Recovery: Executive Office of the President, S3540 [26AP]

Tribute to Caspar Weinberger: President Bush, E468 [30MR]

Summaries

Defense Travel System, S6371 [22JN]

Protecting America's Competitive Edge (PACE) Act, S278 [30JA]

Selected Statements From Detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S6141 [20JN]

Unprivileged Combatant Act (S. 3614), S6801 [29JN]

Zbigniew Brzezinski's Iraq Plan, H4378 [21JN]

Tables

Characteristics of other relevant multiyear programs: Institute for Defense Analysis, S6345 [22JN]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766): estimated impact on direct spending and revenues, S6001 [16JN]

Dept. of Defense appropriations (H.R. 5631), H4247-H4251 [20JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction, quality of life functions, and veterans' services (H.R. 5385), H2904-H2911 [19MY]

Supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief and recovery (H.R. 4939): Committee on the Budget (Senate) cost estimate, S5760 [13JN]

———conference report, H3754-H3766 [12JN]

Testimonies

Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act: David F. Forte, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, H2206 [9MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 322, recognize contribution of United Service Organizations to morale and welfare of our servicemen and women and their families, H231 [14FE]

H. Con. Res. 354, Supreme Court decision on allowing military recruiting on campuses of colleges that receive Federal funding, H884 [14MR]

H. Con. Res. 371, Minnesota National Guard anniversary, H1501 [5AP]

H. Res. 698, express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad, H882 [14MR]

H. Res. 725, consideration of H.R. 4939, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief and recovery, H980 [15MR]

H. Res. 731, commend Patriot Guard Riders (organization) for shielding of mourning military families from protesters and preserving the memory of fallen servicemembers at funerals, H4228 [20JN]

H. Res. 803, concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 1499, Heroes Earned Retirement Opportunities Act, H2193 [9MY]

H. Res. 806, consideration of H.R. 5122, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H2360 [10MY]

H. Res. 811, consideration of H.R. 5122, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H2508 [11MY]

H. Res. 821, consideration of H.R. 5385, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction, quality of life functions, and veterans' services, H2894 [19MY]

H. Res. 857, consideration of conference report on H.R. 4939, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief, H3743 [12JN]

H. Res. 861, commend those who have taken part, and declare that the U.S. will prevail, in the Global War on Terror and complete mission to create a sovereign and free Iraq, H4024 [15JN]

H. Res. 868, consideration of H. Res. 861, commend those who have taken part, and declare that the U.S. will prevail, in the Global War on Terror and complete mission to create a sovereign and free Iraq, H4014 [15JN]

H. Res. 877, consideration of H.R. 5631, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H4239 [20JN]

H.R. 1259, award Congressional Gold Medal to the Tuskegee Airmen, H407 [28FE]

H.R. 4826, extend Army authority to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the processing of permits, H892 [14MR]

H.R. 4939, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief and recovery, S3444-S3473 [25AP]

H.R. 5037, Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act, H2199 [9MY], H3209 [24MY]

H.R. 5122, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7069-S7169 [29JN], H2381-H2446 [10MY]

S. 633, American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act, S5284 [25MY]

S. 1184, waive passport fees for a relative of a deceased Armed Forces member proceeding abroad to visit the grave or to attend a funeral or memorial service for such member, H887 [14MR]

S. 1235, Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act, S5285-S5291 [25MY], H2970-H2976 [22MY]

S. 2198, Protecting America's Competitive Edge Through Education and Research (PACE-Education) Act, S214-S224 [26JA]

S. 2277, Reconstruction Accountability and Fraud Prevention Act, S1131 [13FE]

S. 2356, War Profiteering Prevention Act, S1647 [2MR]

S. 2416, Veterans Employment and Training Act, S2205 [15MR]

S. 2449, reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service, S2338 [16MR]

S. 2617, Military Retirees Health Care Protection Act, S3388 [7AP]

S. 2766, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S6854-S6962 [29JN]

S. 2767, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S6962-S7052 [29JN]

S. 2768, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, S7052-S7066 [29JN]

S. 2769, Dept. of Defense appropriations for defense activities, S7066-S7069 [29JN]

S. 3614, Unprivileged Combatant Act, S6797-S6801 [29JN]

S. 3617, Heroes at Home Act, S5953-S5956 [15JN]

S. 3627, Missing Mercury in Manufacturing Monitoring and Mitigation Act, S6808 [29JN]

S. Con. Res. 85, Minnesota National Guard anniversary, S2807 [4AP], S3344 [6AP]

S. Con. Res. 86, establish a temporary memorial in the U.S. Capitol honoring members of the Armed Forces killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S2919 [5AP]

S. Con. Res. 93, develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces from Iraq, prevent the establishment of a permanent U.S. military presence, and halt attempts to control the flow of Iraqi oil, S3991 [3MY]

S. Con. Res. 104, award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Harry W. Colmery, S6423 [22JN]

S. Res. 350, express that legislation authorizing military force against those responsible for terrorist attacks against the U.S. does not authorize warrantless surveillance of U.S. citizens, S28 [20JA], S136 [25JA]

S. Res. 355, 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 of National Guard, S231 [26JA]

S. Res. 355, commend National Guard members, fully fund equipment needs, and request consultation by the Dept. of Defense with Congress and the States prior to proposing force structure changes, S777 [7FE]

S. Res. 356, commend support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia and urge continued relief efforts, S250, S252 [27JA]

S. Res. 385, tribute to military recruiters, S1551 [28FE], S2540 [29MR]

S. Res. 394, express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad, S1971 [9MR]

S. Res. 398, censure President Bush relative to authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants, S2041 [13MR]

S. Res. 404, express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad, S2377, S2387 [16MR]

S. Res. 405, National Airborne Day, S2423 [27MR]

S. Res. 415, tribute to Junior ROTC, S2612 [30MR], S3848 [1MY]

S. Res. 480, commit to disposal of chemical weapons persuant to the Chemical Weapons Convention deadline and prepare and submit a schedule for destruction of such weapons, S4626 [16MY]

S. Res. 512, Army anniversary, S5879, S5897 [14JN]

S. Res. 515, continued presence of U.S. troops in Iraq until at least 2009, S6064 [19JN]

S.J. Res. 34, require Iraqi political, religious, and tribal leaders to complete the formation of government and the modification of the Iraqi Constitution as a condition of continued U.S. military presence, S3514 [25AP]

S.J. Res. 39, spur Iraqi political solution and encourage the people to provide for their own security through the redeployment of U.S. forces, S5506 [6JN]

Tributes

Montgomery, G.V. (Sonny), S4688 [17MY], H2541, H2542 [11MY], H2878 [18MY], E844 [16MY]