COLEMAN, NORM (a Senator from Minnesota)

Addresses

Introduction of Bono at the National Prayer Breakfast: by, E506 [4AP]

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), S3622, S3623 [26AP], S3725 [27AP], S3802, S3810, S3835 [1MY], S3904 [2MY], S4053 [4MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2011 (S. Con. Res. 83), S2083, S2130, S2131, S2137 [14MR], S2153, S2220 [15MR], S2250, S2262, S2378, S2381 [16MR]

Courts: provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 852), S1307 [14FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S6091 [19JN], S6308, S6314 [21JN], S6382, S6389, S6421, S6434 [22JN], S7417 [12JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5441), S7354 [11JY], S7428, S7429, S7437 [12JY]

Health: expand access and reduce costs through creation of small business health plans and modernization of the health insurance marketplace (S. 1955), S4370 [10MY]

Immigration: reform (S. 2454), S2836, S2837 [4AP], S2923, S2963 [5AP], S3337, S3338 [6AP]

———reform (S. 2611), S4633 [16MY], S4676, S4697, S4714 [17MY], S4893, S4912 [22MY], S4939, S4975, S4976, S4980, S5004, S5020 [23MY]

Appointments

Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Into the House Chamber, H3141 [24MY]

Conferee: H.R. 22, Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, S942 [9FE]

NATO Parliamentary Assembly, S4725 [17MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: call on government to uphold freedom of religion and urge the U.S. to promote religious freedom in Afghanistan (see S. Res. 421), S2800 [4AP]

Agriculture: provide disaster assistance to agricultural producers for crop and livestock losses (see S. 2438), S2313 [16MR]

American Dental Association: commend Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering time to provide needed dental care (see S. Res. 369), S769 [7FE]

American Jewish History Month: observance (see S. Con. Res. 73), S15 [18JA]

Arms control: provide for coordination of proliferation interdiction activities and conventional arms disarmament (see S. 2566), S5118 [24MY]

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

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 380), S1414 [16FE]

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

Cargo transportation: improve cargo security (see S. 2459), S2415 [27MR]

Children and youth: improve programs to monitor, register, deter, and punish individuals who commit violent sexual crimes against children (see S. 1086), S3589 [26AP]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (see S. 3480), S5659 [8JN]

Crime: prohibit the unauthorized sale or acquisition of confidential telephone records (see S. 2178), S1644 [2MR] (see S. 2389), S1893 [8MR]

———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see S. 382), S1579 [1MR]

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

Day of Hearts—Congenital Heart Defect Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 69), S126 [25JA]

Dept. of HHS: establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see S. 2663), S6635 [28JN]

Dept. of Labor: improve trade adjustment assistance (see S. 1963), S212 [26JA]

Disasters: address needs of individuals with disabilities in emergency planning and relief efforts and increase accessibility of post-disaster replacement housing built with Federal funds (see S. 2124), S6155 [20JN]

———authorize a program for the protection of the health and safety of residents, workers, volunteers, and others in a disaster area (see S. 1741), S4967 [23MY]

———improve ability of Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to promptly implement recovery treatments in response to catastrophic events affecting forest lands (see S. 2079), S4156 [8MY]

Diseases: establish an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Registry (see S. 1353), S4967 [23MY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make permanent enhanced educational savings provisions for qualified tuition programs (see S. 1112), S2689 [31MR]

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]

Farm Security and Rural Investment Act: extend appropriations and spending programs until implementing legislation for the World Trade Organization Doha Development Agenda Round is enacted (see S. 2696), S3893 [2MY]

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

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 410), S2535 [29MR]

Floods: review, update, and maintain National Flood Insurance Program rate maps (see S. 2005), S4617 [16MY]

Government: provide greater transparency relative to lobbying activities (see S. 2128), S125 [25JA]

Great Lakes: establish a collaborative protection program (see S. 2545), S5599 [7JN]

Haiti: support democracy, development, and stabilization (see S. Res. 409), S3508 [25AP] (see S. Res. 476), S4523 [12MY]

Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance (see S. Res. 445), S3590 [26AP]

Immigration: improve border security (see S. 2049), S370 [31JA]

———prohibit unauthorized construction, financing, or reckless permitting (on one's land) the construction or use of a tunnel or subterranean passageway between the U.S. and another country (see S. 2355), S1791 [6MR] (see S. 2652), S3588 [26AP]

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

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2185), S123 [25JA]

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]

Israel: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 463), S3984 [3MY]

Japan: impose retaliatory economic measures if U.S. beef imports do not resume immediately (see S. 3548), S6283 [21JN]

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

Libya: condition Dept. of State recognition of government representatives on fulfillment of financial obligations to Pan Am Flight 103 victims' families and other cases involving victims of terrorism (see S. Res. 504), S5598 [7JN]

LIHEAP: funding (see S. 2273), S1071 [10FE] (see S. 2320), S1414 [16FE]

Lincoln, Abraham: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial of birth (see S. 811), S5491 [6JN]

Medicare: eliminate months from calculation of any late enrollment penalty under the prescription drug program and provide additional funding for State health insurance counseling programs and area agencies on aging (see S. 2810), S4798 [18MY]

———preserve beneficiary access to community cancer care (see S. 2340), S1540 [28FE]

———require prompt payment to pharmacies, restrict pharmacy co-branding on prescription drug cards, and provide guidelines for Medication Therapy Management Services programs under prescription drug program (see S. 2563), S3590 [26AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: reimburse States for costs incurred by covering dual eligible populations under the Medicare prescription drug benefit plan (see S. 2181), S19 [20JA] (see S. 2181), S123 [25JA]

Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (see S. 2370), S2603 [30MR]

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

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

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 453), S3704 [27AP]

National Commission on the Infrastructure of the U.S.: establish (see S. 2388), S6635 [28JN]

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

National Guard: commend members, fully fund equipment needs, and request consultation by the Dept. of Defense with Congress and the States prior to proposing force structure changes (see S. Res. 355), S330 [30JA]

National security: require an investigation of proposal to transfer management of certain U.S. ports to a United Arab Emirates state-owned company (see S. 2333), S1504 [27FE]

———transfer authority to review certain mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers of U.S. entities by foreign entities to a designee established within the Dept. of Homeland Security (see S. 2400), S2027 [13MR]

National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 439), S3378 [7AP]

National Small Business Week: observance (see S. Res. 435), S3212 [6AP]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 507), S6284 [21JN]

Nelson, Byron: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2491), S6420 [22JN]

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

North American Investment Fund: negotiate creation to promote economic and infrastructure integration among Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see S. 3622), S6786 [29JN]

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

Patents: extend term for the badge of the American Legion (see S. 3062), S6284 [21JN]

———extend term for the badge of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary (see S. 3061), S6284 [21JN]

———extend term for the badge of the Sons of the American Legion (see S. 3063), S6284 [21JN]

Power resources: enhance energy efficiency and conserve oil and natural gas (see S. 2747), S4051 [4MY]

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

———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), S6062 [19JN]

———promote renewable fuel and energy security (see S. 2817), S5232 [25MY]

———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]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see S. Res. 412), S2533 [29MR]

Refugees: condemn human rights violations of religious minorities in Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf and acknowledge impact of Arab-Israeli conflict on Middle East refugee situation (see S. Res. 494), S5230 [25MY]

Russia: protect freedoms of all religious communities without distinction, whether registered or unregistered, as stipulated by the Russian Constitution and international standards (see S. Con. Res. 46), S1966 [9MR]

SBA: reform the Small Business Investment Companies program relative to companies licensed to issue participating debentures (see S. 1923), S5660 [8JN]

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), S1645 [2MR]

Taxation: extend the new market tax credit (see S. 1800), S1129 [13FE]

———extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (see S. 2635), S5718 [12JN]

———provide a credit for manufacture of flexible fuel motor vehicles and extend and increase the credit for alternative fuel refueling property (see S. 2816), S5232 [25MY]

———provide a credit for manufacture of flexible fuel motor vehicles and extend and increase the credit for alternative fuel refueling property, consponsorship withdrawn (see S. 2816), S5492 [6JN]

———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]

———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see S. 512), S3420 [24AP]

Telecommunications: preserve and protect the ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services (see S. 1294), S124 [25JA]

Uganda: encourage prosecution of terrorists of the Lord's Resistance Army, provide humanitarian assistance, and designate a National Week of Prayer and Reflection for the people of Uganda (see S. Res. 366), S510 [2FE]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: provide deadline for final approval of visitor center (see S. 2419), S7332 [11JY]

Women: reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 707), S2028 [13MR]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bemidji, MN: tribute to curling community (see S. Res. 397), S1965 [9MR]

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

Commission To Strengthen Confidence in Congress: establish (see S. 2186), S123 [25JA]

Dept. of Energy: provide block grants to States to provide needs-based assistance to households of consumers of high-priced fuel (see S. 2820), S4695 [17MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: carry out certain activities with respect to delivering training in age-appropriate basic life-supporting first aid skills to school children (see S. 3533), S6013 [16JN]

Diseases: advance medical research and treatments of pediatric cancers, ensure access to current treatments and information, establish a national childhood cancer database, and promote public awareness (see S. 2375), S1833 [7MR] (see S. 2393), S1965 [9MR]

Federal employees: provide a real estate stock index investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see S. 2490), S2730 [3AP]

Go Direct Month: designate (see S. Res. 363), S446 [1FE]

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. 76), S19 [20JA] (see S. Con. Res. 76), S123 [25JA]

Medicare: provide for a minimum payment rate by Medicare Advantage organizations for services furnished by critical access hospitals and rural health clinics (see S. 2819), S4695 [17MY]

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

National Foster Care Month: observance (see S. Res. 471), S4211 [9MY]

National security: limit foreign control of investments in certain U.S. critical infrastructure (see S. 2374), S1790 [6MR] (see S. 2410), S2122 [14MR]

Ritos, Konstantinos: relief (see S. 3505), S5779 [13JN]

Somalia: increase support to end violence, establish lasting peace, form a democratically elected and stable government, and eradicate radicalism and terrorism (see S. Res. 460), S3894 [2MY]

Taxation: facilitate the increased use of alternative fuels for motor vehicles (see S. 2680), S3704 [27AP]

———increase the deduction for host families of foreign exchange and other students (see S. 2272), S1071 [10FE]

U.N.: recognize need to replace the Human Rights Commission with a new Human Rights Council (see S. Res. 387), S1644 [2MR]

U.N. Disarmament Commission: condemn election of Iranian Ambassador to position of Vice-chair and withhold U.N. funding unless credible reforms are made (see S. Res. 442), S3506 [25AP]

Cloture motions

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

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), S3692 [27AP], S3859 [2MY]

Civil liberties: clarify disclosure requirements for individuals who receive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act orders and national security letters, and for library records (S. 2271), S1379 [16FE], S1522 [28FE]

———clarify disclosure requirements for individuals who receive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act orders and national security letters, and for library records (S. 2271), motion to proceed, S1169 [14FE], S1379 [16FE]

Congress: provide greater transparency in the legislative process (S. 2349), S1881 [8MR], S1944 [9MR], S2460 [28MR]

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]

Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (S. 147), motion to proceed, S5510 [6JN], S5640 [8JN]

Health: expand access and reduce costs through creation of small business health plans and modernization of the health insurance marketplace (S. 1955), S4326 [10MY], S4459 [11MY]

———expand access and reduce costs through creation of small business health plans and modernization of the health insurance marketplace (S. 1955), motion to proceed, S4095 [5MY], S4165 [9MY]

———improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (S. 22), motion to proceed, S4095 [5MY], S4146 [8MY]

Immigration: reform (S. 2454), S2896 [5AP], S3358 [7AP]

———reform (S. 2454), motion to commit, S3357 [7AP]

———reform (S. 2611), S4880 [22MY], S5061 [24MY]

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

Powell, Benjamin A.: nomination to be Office of the Director of National Intelligence General Counsel, S2897 [5AP]

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

Stickler, Richard E.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Mine Safety and Health, S5591 [7JN]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), conference report, S1561 [1MR]

Women: improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the delivery of obstetrical and gynecological services (S. 23), motion to proceed, S4095 [5MY], S4146 [8MY]

Remarks

Agriculture: provide disaster assistance to agricultural producers for crop and livestock losses, S5754 [13JN]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn anti-Israel sentiments, S1597 [2MR]

Alito, Samuel A., Jr.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S99 [25JA]

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), conference report, S5754 [13JN]

Brown, Emily: White House Vistor Center history project display, S5947 [15JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2011 (S. Con. Res. 83), S2157 [15MR]

Bush, President: evaluation of economic policies, S736-S738 [7FE]

Congress: provide greater transparency in the legislative process (S. 2349), S1934 [9MR]

Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program funding, S2157 [15MR]

Economy: growth, S736-S738 [7FE]

———importance of job creation, S736-S738 [7FE]

Government: provide greater transparency relative to lobbying activities, S1934 [9MR]

IBM Corp.: anniversary of Rochester, MN, plant, S7412 [12JY]

Immigration: reform (S. 2611), S4939 [23MY]

———waive restrictions on admission of aliens seeking asylum who were forced to join terrorist groups or to provide material support against their will, S4939 [23MY]

Iran: condemn resumption of nuclear research efforts and support referral to the U.N. Security Council for noncompliance with International Atomic Energy Agency obligations, S1597 [2MR]

———hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (S. 333), S1597 [2MR]

———U.S. policy, S1935 [9MR]

LIHEAP: funding (S. 2320), S1634 [2MR], S1812 [7MR]

National security: limit foreign control of investments in certain U.S. critical infrastructure (S. 2374), S1797 [6MR]

———prohibit any company owned or controlled by a foreign government that recognized the Taliban from owning, leasing, operating, or managing property or facilities at a U.S. port, S1934 [9MR]

Peace Corps: anniversary, S2300 [16MR]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S99 [25JA]

Taxation: increase the deduction for host families of foreign exchange and other students (S. 2272), S1072 [10FE]

U.N. Disarmament Commission: condemn election of Iranian Ambassador to position of Vice-chair and withhold U.N. funding unless credible reforms are made (S. Res. 442), S3515 [25AP]

Statements

Taxpayers' Friend Retires: Rudy Boschwitz, S1460 [17FE]

Texts of

S. 2186, Commission To Strengthen Confidence in Congress Act, S134 [25JA]

S. 2272, Youth Exchange Support Act, S1072 [10FE]

S. 2374, Foreign Investment Transparency and Security Act, S1797 [6MR]

S. 2393, Conquer Childhood Cancer Act, S1966 [9MR]

S. 2410, Foreign Investment Transparency and Security Act, S2125 [14MR]

S. 2490, Real Estate Investment Thrift Savings Act, S2732 [3AP]

Tributes

Apland, Richard B., S5866 [14JN]

Brunsdale, Anne, S1679 [3MR]

Byrd, Senator, S6009 [16JN]

Cooper, William A., S1350 [15FE], S1460 [17FE]

Krull, James L., S5866 [14JN]

Lohse, Richard L., S5866 [14JN]

Puckett, Kirby, S1956 [9MR]

Rabel, Victor A., S5866 [14JN]

Ritzschke, David A., S5866 [14JN]