LUGAR, RICHARD G. (a Senator from Indiana)

Amendments

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief and recovery (H.R. 4939), S3519, S3521 [25AP], S3544, S3611 [26AP], S3691 [27AP], S3792, S3814 [1MY]

Congress: provide greater transparency in the legislative process (S. 2349), S2314 [16MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S5726 [12JN], S5890 [14JN], S5936, S5982 [15JN], S6308 [21JN], S6382, S6425, S6426, S6434 [22JN]

Immigration: reform (S. 2611), S4902 [22MY], S4980 [23MY]

Appointments

Committee To Escort Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Into the House Chamber, H995 [15MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Institute for Public Service: tribute to Jefferson Awards for Public Service (see S. Res. 461), S3894 [2MY]

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

Belarus: conduct planned Presidential elections in a free, fair, and transparent manner and with respect for human rights (see S. Res. 401), S2027 [13MR]

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

Borlaug, Norman E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2250), S5118 [24MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: support constitutional reform process (see S. Res. 400), S2027 [13MR]

Braille, Louis: mint commemorative coins (see S. 2321), S2417 [27MR]

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

Cambodia: express concern with the undermining of democratic freedoms and human rights (see S. Res. 353), S124 [25JA]

Canada: commend renewed commitment to war on terror (see S. Con. Res. 105), S6492 [26JN]

Courts: provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (see S. 3274), S7332 [11JY]

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

Dept. of HHS: establish a Nurse Faculty Education Program to increase the number of doctorally-prepared nurse faculty (see S. 1575), S511 [2FE]

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]

FDA: provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see S. 3128), S5875 [14JN]

Federation Internationale de Football Association: prevent groups representing Iran from participating in sanctioned soccer matches (see S. Res. 436), S3212 [6AP]

Foreign trade: enhance and improve U.S. trade relations by strengthening U.S. trade enforcement efforts and encouraging trading partners to adhere to the rules and norms of international trade (see S. 2467), S2467 [28MR]

Health: allow Congress, State legislatures, and regulatory agencies to determine appropriate laws, rules, and regulations to address problems of weight gain, obesity, and associated health conditions (see S. 908), S3379 [7AP]

———provide for arthritis research and public health (see S. 424), S5491 [6JN]

Immigration: allow aliens who are legally present in the U.S. to return temporarily to their country of citizenship if that country is engaged in post-conflict reconstruction (see S. 2413), S2122 [14MR]

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

Iran: condemn violations of Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, suspend uranium enrichment activities, refer to U.N. Security Council, and call on others to end cooperation on nuclear program (see S. Con. Res. 78), S249 [27JA]

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

Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (see S. 2370), S6493 [26JN]

National Institute of Food and Agriculture: establish (see S. 2782), S4339 [10MY]

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

National Time-Out Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 482), S5876 [14JN]

National Vigil for Lost Promise: designate (see S. Res. 462), S5232 [25MY] (see S. Res. 495), S5432 [5JN]

Nelson, Byron: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2491), S4108 [5MY]

Parks, Rosa: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. 2154), S125 [25JA]

Power resources: establish an alternative diesel standard (see S. 3554), S6283 [21JN]

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

———promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities (see S. 3325), S5342 [26MY] (see S. 3623), S6787 [29JN]

———promote renewable fuel and energy security (see S. 2817), S4617 [16MY]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (see S. 2446), S2313 [16MR]

———support the ``25 x 25 Initiative'' which envisions that farm, forestry, and ranch lands will provide at least 25 percent of the energy consumed in the U.S. by the year 2025 (see S. Con. Res. 97), S5599 [7JN]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (see S. 1881), S3379 [7AP]

Sudan: condemn attacks on civilians, call on all parties to abide by the ceasefire agreement, approve peacekeeping forces, and urge the U.S. to help improve security in the Darfur region (see S. Res. 383), S1461 [17FE]

Taxation: allow deduction for qualified timber gains (see S. 1791), S1580 [1MR]

———provide a credit for manufacture of flexible fuel motor vehicles and extend and increase the credit for alternative fuel refueling property (see S. 2816), S4617 [16MY]

———provide incentives to promote energy production and conservation (see S. 2748), S4051 [4MY]

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

Technology: establish a national innovation initiative (see S. 2390), S1893 [8MR]

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

Women: improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the delivery of obstetrical and gynecological services (see S. 366), S769 [7FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Arms control: provide for coordination of proliferation interdiction activities and conventional arms disarmament (see S. 2566), S3211 [6AP]

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): establish position of U.S. Ambassador (see S. 2697), S3893 [2MY]

Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Program: support goals (see S. 3532), S6013 [16JN]

Foreign policy: build operational readiness in civilian agencies to carry out stabilization and reconstruction activities in countries or regions in transition from conflict or civil strife (see S. 3322), S5342 [26MY]

India: condemn commuter rail terrorist attacks in Mumbai and express condolences to victims and their families (see S. Res. 527), S7415 [12JY]

International Women's Day: designate (see S. Res. 392), S1893 [8MR]

NATO: support discussion of secure, sustainable, and reliable sources of energy (see S. Res. 456), S3801 [1MY]

Nepal: support reconvening of Parliament and an immediate, peaceful transition to democracy (see S. Res. 441), S3506 [25AP] (see S. Res. 451), S3704 [27AP]

News media: guarantee the free flow of information to the public through a free and active press while protecting the right of the public to effective law enforcement and the fair administration of justice (see S. 2831), S4796 [18MY]

Pharmaceuticals: enhance research and education in the areas of pharmaceutical and biotechnology science and engineering (see S. 2793), S4469 [11MY]

Power resources: increase cooperation on energy issues between the U.S. and foreign governments and entities in order to secure the strategic and economic interests of the U.S. (see S. 2435), S2313 [16MR]

Protocol Additional to the Agreement Between the U.S. and International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in the U.S.: implement U.S. obligations (see S. 2489), S2730 [3AP]

Tariff: rolled glass in sheets (see S. 2685), S3801 [1MY]

———2-cyanopyridine (see S. 2683), S3801 [1MY]

U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative: approve (see S. 2429), S2312 [16MR]

U.S.-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program: establish (see S. 2200), S211 [26JA]

Cloture motions

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

Essays

Indiana Farm Super Heroes: Sangeeth Jeevan, S2599 [30MR]

Memorable Cookouts From Hoosier Farms: Brittany Blazier, S2599 [30MR]

Lists

Indiana Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S2599 [30MR]

Poems

``So That the Way I Work May Be Out of Date,'' James C. Barbieri, S2797 [4AP]

Remarks

Arms control: provide for coordination of proliferation interdiction activities and conventional arms disarmament (S. 2566), S3228 [6AP]

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): establish position of U.S. Ambassador (S. 2697), S3900 [2MY]

Dept. of Commerce: establish position of Under Sec. of Commerce for U.S. Direct Investment (S. 3171), S5245 [25MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S5865 [14JN]

———foreign military assistance funding, S5865 [14JN]

District of Columbia: tribute to Capitol Challenge race to benefit Special Olympics, S3797 [1MY]

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

Foreign policy: build operational readiness in civilian agencies to carry out stabilization and reconstruction activities in countries or regions in transition from conflict or civil strife (S. 3322), S5389 [26MY]

Foreign Service: nominations, S4965 [23MY]

Indiana: anniversary of St. Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center, Inc., S3503 [25AP]

———tribute to Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S2599 [30MR]

International Women's Day: designate (S. Res. 392), S1901 [8MR]

Lugar, David and Katherine Graham: tribute to birth of child, S118 [25JA]

Munster, IN: tribute to Munster High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4885 [22MY]

NATO: support discussion of secure, sustainable, and reliable sources of energy (S. Res. 456), S3804 [1MY]

Nepal: support reconvening of Parliament and an immediate, peaceful transition to democracy (S. Res. 441), S3515 [25AP]

News media: guarantee the free flow of information to the public through a free and active press while protecting the right of the public to effective law enforcement and the fair administration of justice (S. 2831), S4800 [18MY]

Pharmaceuticals: enhance research and education in the areas of pharmaceutical and biotechnology science and engineering (S. 2793), S4476 [11MY]

Power resources: increase cooperation on energy issues between the U.S. and foreign governments and entities in order to secure the strategic and economic interests of the U.S. (S. 2435), S2326 [16MR]

Toyota Motor North America, Inc.: anniversary of Princeton, IN, plant, S4688 [17MY]

U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative: approve (S. 2429), S2321 [16MR]

U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement: implementation (S. 3569), S6758 [29JN]

U.S.-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program: establish (S. 2200), S227 [26JA]

Ukraine: normal trade relations status (H.R. 1053), S1953 [9MR]

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S1352, S1353 [15FE], S4963-S4965 [23MY], S6784-S6786 [29JN]

Reports filed

Address Global Climate Change Through the Negotiation of Fair and Effective International Commitments: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 312), S5226 [25MY]

Commend Canada for Renewed Commitment to War on Terror: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 105), S6784 [29JN]

Condemn Beating and Intimidation of Cuban Dissident Martha B. Roque: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 469), S4963 [23MY]

Cooperative Proliferation Detection, Interdiction Assistance, and Conventional Threat Reduction Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2566), S5226 [25MY]

Democratic Republic of the Congo Relief, Security, and Democracy Promotion Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2125), S4963 [23MY]

Foreign Service Nominations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2122 [14MR]

Improve Standard of Care of Children, Resolve Pending Intercountry Adoption Cases, and Remove Barriers to the Adoption of Orphaned and Abandoned Children in Romania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 359), S4963 [23MY]

Increase Support to Somalia To End Violence, Establish Lasting Peace, Form a Democratically Elected and Stable Government, and Eradicate Radicalism and Terrorism: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 460), S6783 [29JN]

Mutal Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Germany: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-14), S3211 [6AP]

Mutal Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Japan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-14), S3211 [6AP]

NATO Support of Discussion of Secure, Sustainable, and Reliable Sources of Energy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 456), S4963 [23MY]

Nomination of Anne E. Derse To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4964 [23MY]

Nomination of April H. Foley To Be Ambassador to Hungary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4964 [23MY]

Nomination of Ben S. Bernanke To Be IMF Alternate Governor: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1353 [15FE]

Nomination of Bernadette M. Allen To Be Ambassador To Niger: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1352 [15FE]

Nomination of Bradford R. Higgins To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Resource Management: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1353 [15FE]

Nomination of Bradford R. Higgins To Be Dept. of State Chief Financial Officer: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1353 [15FE]

Nomination of Claudia A. McMurray To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1353 [15FE]

Nomination of Clifford M. Sobel To Be Ambassador to Brazil: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6785 [29JN]

Nomination of Daniel S. Sullivan To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Economic and Business Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4963 [23MY]

Nomination of David M. Robinson To Be Ambassador to Guyana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4964 [23MY]

Nomination of Donald T. Bliss to the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1353 [15FE]

Nomination of Duane W. Acklie To Be U.N. Alternate Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4963 [23MY]

Nomination of Earl A. Wayne To Be Ambassador to Argentina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6784 [29JN]

Nomination of Eric M. Bost To Be Ambassador to South Africa: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6784 [29JN]

Nomination of Gaddi H. Vasquez To Be Representative to the U.N. Agencies for Food and Agriculture: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6784 [29JN]

Nomination of Gary A. Grappo To Be Ambassador to Oman: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1353 [15FE]

Nomination of Gayleatha B. Brown To Be Ambassador to Benin: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6784 [29JN]

Nomination of Goli Ameri To Be U.N. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4963 [23MY]

Nomination of Jackie Wolcott Sanders To Be Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs in the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1353 [15FE]

Nomination of Jackie Wolcott Sanders To Be Alternate Representative to the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1353 [15FE]

Nomination of James D. McGee To Be Ambassador to Comoros: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1353 [15FE]

Nomination of James S. Simpson To Be Ambassador at Large for War Crime Issues: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6784 [29JN]

Nomination of Janet A. Sanderson To Be Ambassador to Haiti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1352 [15FE]

Nomination of Janice L. Jacobs To Be Ambassador to Senegal: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1352 [15FE]

Nomination of Jeanine E. Jackson To Be Ambassador to Burkina Faso: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1352 [15FE]

Nomination of John A. Cloud, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Lithuania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4964 [23MY]

Nomination of John A. Simon To Be OPIC Executive Vice President: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2122 [14MR]

Nomination of Kristie A. Kenney To Be Ambassador to the Philippines: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1352 [15FE]

Nomination of Leslie V. Rowe To Be Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6784 [29JN]

Nomination of Lisa B. Schreiber Hughes To Be Ambassador to Suriname: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4964 [23MY]

Nomination of Mark C. Minton To Be Ambassador to Mongolia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4964 [23MY]

Nomination of Mark D. Wallace To Be Alternative Representative to the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2122 [14MR]

Nomination of Mark D. Wallace To Be Representative to the U.N. for Management and Reform: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2122 [14MR]

Nomination of Michael D. Kirby To Be Ambassador to Moldova: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4964 [23MY]

Nomination of Michael E. Ranneberger To Be Ambassador to Kenya: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6784 [29JN]

Nomination of Michael M. Wood To Be Ambassador to Sweden: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4965 [23MY]

Nomination of Michael W. Michalak To Be U.S. Senior Official to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1353 [15FE]

Nomination of Patricia A. Butenis To Be Ambassador to Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1353 [15FE]

Nomination of Patricia Newton Moller To Be Ambassador to Burundi: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1352 [15FE]

Nomination of Patricia P. Brister to the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4963 [23MY]

Nomination of Peter R. Coneway To Be Ambassador to Switzerland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6785 [29JN]

Nomination of Rajkumar Chellaraj To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Administration: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4963 [23MY]

Nomination of Randall L. Tobias To Be AID Administrator: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2122 [14MR]

Nomination of Richard T. Miller To Be Alternative Representative to the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2122 [14MR]

Nomination of Richard T. Miller To Be Representative to the U.N. Economic and Social Council: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2122 [14MR]

Nomination of Robert A. Bradtke To Be Ambassador to Croatia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4965 [23MY]

Nomination of Robert C. O'Brien To Be U.N. Alternate Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4963 [23MY]

Nomination of Robert D. McCallum, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Australia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6784 [29JN]

Nomination of Robert F. Godec To Be Ambassador to Tunisia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4963 [23MY]

Nomination of Robert O. Blake, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6785 [29JN]

Nomination of Robert S. Ford To Be Ambassador to Algeria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4964 [23MY]

Nomination of Robert Weisberg To Be Ambassador to the Republic of Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1352 [15FE]

Nomination of Steven A. Browning To Be Ambassador to Uganda: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1352 [15FE]

Nomination of Thomas C. Foley To Be Ambassador to Ireland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6785 [29JN]

Nomination of Tracey A. Jacobson To Be Ambassador to Tajikistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4965 [23MY]

Nomination of W. Stuart Symington IV, To Be Ambassador to Djibouti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6784 [29JN]

Nomination of Warren W. Tichenor to the Office of the U.N. and Other International Organizations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4963 [23MY]

Nomination of William B. Taylor, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Ukraine: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4965 [23MY]

Protection of Vulnerable Populations During Humanitarian Emergencies Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 559), S5226 [25MY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention on Inheritances With France: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-11), S2415 [27MR]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With France: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-9), S2415 [27MR]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Sweden: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-12), S2415 [27MR]

Protocol of Amendment to MARPOL Convention: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-13), S2602 [30MR]

Tax Convention With Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-10), S2415 [27MR]

U.S. Additional Protocol Implementation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2489) (S. Rept. 109-226), S2730 [3AP]

U.S. Ambassador for ASEAN Affairs Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2697), S5226 [25MY]

U.S.-India Energy Security Cooperation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1950), S5226 [25MY]

U.S.-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2200), S5226 [25MY]

Resolutions of ratification

Mutal Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Germany, S3211 [6AP]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Japan, S3211 [6AP]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention on Inheritances With France, S2415 [27MR]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With France, S2415 [27MR]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Sweden, S2415 [27MR]

Protocol of Amendment to MARPOL Convention, S2602 [30MR]

Tax Convention With Bangladesh, S2415 [27MR]

Tributes

Altmeyer-Alvey, Pamela, S118 [25JA]

Barbieri, James C., S2797 [4AP]

Evans, David L., S1349 [15FE]

Nowels, Larry Q., S5772 [13JN]

Schumacher, Max, S6780 [29JN]