FRIST, BILL (a Senator from Tennessee)

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), S3477, S3518 [25AP], S3731, S3740 [27AP]

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]

Budget: reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), S473, S608, S609 [2FE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2011 (S. Con. Res. 83), S2107, S2140 [14MR], S2220 [15MR], S2382 [16MR]

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, S1440 [16FE]

Congress: provide greater transparency in the legislative process (S. 2349), S1915 [8MR], S1975 [9MR]

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), S968 [9FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S5711, S5727 [12JN], S5858, S5891 [14JN], S5951 [15JN], S6051, S6091 [19JN]

Health: expand access and reduce costs through creation of small business health plans and modernization of the health insurance marketplace (S. 1955), S4285, S4286, S4294, S4295, S4347, S4356 [10MY]

Immigration: reform (S. 2454), S2575, S2613, S2662 [30MR], S2903, S2922, S2923, S3102, S3156 [5AP]

———reform (S. 2454), motion to commit, S2896 [5AP]

———reform (S. 2611), S4605, S4629, S4642 [16MY], S4677 [17MY], S4798 [18MY], S5020 [23MY], S5119 [24MY]

LIHEAP: funding (S. 2320), S1844, S1845 [7MR]

National Audubon Society: anniversary (S. Res. 301), S7357 [11JY]

Pensions: reform funding rules (H.R. 2830), S1682 [3MR]

Analyses

Securing America's Borders Act (S. 2454), S2369-S2376 [16MR]

Appointments

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

Committee To Escort Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Into the House Chamber, H453 [1MR]

Committee To Escort Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga Into the House Chamber, H3427 [7JN]

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

Committee To Escort the President, H15 [31JA]

Articles and editorials

Confirm Samuel Alito, Washington (DC) Post, S37 [25JA]

U.S. Senator Grassley—Senator Reid Undermining Pension Talks, Rob Wells and John Godfrey, Dow Jones Newswires (Internet site), S1607 [2MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

Budget: establish a new process to create a comprehensive plan to rein in spending, reduce the deficit, and regain control of the Federal budget process (see S. 3521), S5950 [15JN]

Burma: condemn military junta for recent campaign of terror against ethnic minorities and call on the U.N. Security Council to adopt immediately a binding non-punitive resolution on Burma (see S. Res. 484), S4796 [18MY]

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

Children and youth: improve programs to monitor, register, deter, and punish individuals who commit violent sexual crimes against children (see S. 1086), S1505 [27FE]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance, enhance English language and American history and civics education, and establish an award to recognize contributions of new citizens (see S. 1815), S2603 [30MR]

Colleges and universities: adopt policies and educational programs to deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement on their computer systems and networks (see S. Res. 438), S3422 [24AP] (see S. Res. 488), S4891 [22MY]

Copyrights: harmonize rate setting standards for copyright licenses relative to certain sound recordings (see S. 2644), S3506 [25AP]

Diseases: provide life-saving care for individuals with HIV/AIDS (see S. 2823), S4695 [17MY]

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), S330 [30JA]

Education Flexibility Partnership Act: extend the educational flexibility program (see S. 2363), S1644 [2MR]

Frost, Phillip: appointment as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see S.J. Res. 30), S1129 [13FE]

Health: improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see S. 22), S3984 [3MY]

Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance (see S. Res. 445), S3506 [25AP]

Immigration: 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), S1644 [2MR] (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]

Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see S. Con. Res. 98), S5659 [8JN]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 516), S6061 [19JN]

Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (see S. 2370), S1790 [6MR]

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 Childhood Stroke Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 465), S4051 [4MY]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 371), S2469 [28MR]

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 Methamphetamine Prevention Week: establish (see S. Res. 313), S4554 [15MY]

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

National security: prepare and strengthen biodefenses against deliberate, accidental, and natural outbreaks of illness (see S. 2564), S3211 [6AP]

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

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

Patriotism: affirm that statements of national unity, including the National Anthem, should be recited or sung in English (see S. Res. 458), S3801 [1MY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 472), S4339 [10MY]

Petroleum: influence oil-producing nations to increase production and require Dept. of Energy to submit report detailing estimated production levels and capacity of all major oil-producing countries (see S. Res. 467), S4051 [4MY]

Power resources: improve global competitiveness in science and energy technology, strengthen basic research programs, and support mathematics and science education (see S. 2197), S330 [30JA]

Roque, Martha B.: condemn beating and intimidation of Cuban dissident (see S. Res. 469), S4618 [16MY]

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

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (fraternal organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 389), S1680 [3MR]

Spoon, Alan G.: appointment as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see S.J. Res. 29), S1129 [13FE]

Sports: honor the Pre-Negro Leagues and Negro Leagues baseball players and executives elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame (see S. Res. 386), S1579 [1MR]

Tariff: DMSIP (see S. 3253), S5341 [26MY]

———high-performance loudspeaker parts (see S. 3254), S5341 [26MY]

———PHBA (see S. 3273), S5341 [26MY]

Taxation: expand use of health savings accounts for the payment of health insurance premiums for high deductible health plans purchased in the individual market (see S. 2554), S3213 [6AP]

———provide incentives to promote research and development, innovation, and continuing education (see S. 2199), S330 [30JA]

U.S.-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program: establish (see S. 2200), S2903 [5AP]

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]

Voting Rights Act: amend (see S. 2703), S3984 [3MY]

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. 23), S3984 [3MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Appropriations: line-item veto (see S. 2381), S1834 [7MR]

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

Bristol, TN/Bristol, VA: anniversary (see S. Res. 522), S6560 [27JN]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), affirm that enrollment presented to the President reflects intent of Congress (see S. Con. Res. 80), S864 [8FE]

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

Congress: joint session for the State of the Union Message (see S. Con. Res. 77), S124 [25JA]

Gainer, Terrance W.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S3704 [27AP]

Graceland: commend designation as a National Historic Landmark (see S. Res. 406), S2415 [27MR]

Hecht, Chic: tribute (see S. Res. 481), S4617 [16MY]

Immigration: reform (see S. 2454), S2313 [16MR]

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]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: celebrate musical and cultural heritage of country music and recognize the ``Country: A Celebration of America's Music'' festival (see S. Res. 414), S2534 [29MR]

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

Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors and their families (see S. 2283), S1175 [14FE]

Senate: authorize printing and binding of a supplement to, and revised edition of, Senate Procedure (see S.J. Res. 40), S6787 [29JN]

———authorize the taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber (see S. Res. 505), S5659 [8JN]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation and testimony in City of Eugene v. Peter V. Chabarek (see S. Res. 514), S6013 [16JN]

———authorize representation and testimony in E.M. Gunderson v. Neil G. Galatz (see S. Res. 432), S2902 [5AP]

———authorize representation in Lannak v. Biden, et al (see S. Res. 490), S4967 [23MY]

———authorize representation in Timothy P. Toms v. Alan Hantman, et al. (see S. Res. 391), S1790 [6MR]

———authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in New Hampshire v. William Thomas, et al. (see S. Res. 375), S1414 [16FE]

———authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in United States of America v. David Hossein Safavian (see S. Res. 374), S1414 [16FE]

———authorize the production of records, testimony, and legal representation relative to certain investigations into improper activities by lobbyists and related matters (see S. Res. 520), S6457 [23JN]

Shumway, Norman: tribute (see S. Res. 377), S1414 [16FE]

Sudan: urge the Government of National Unity of Sudan and the Government of Southern Sudan to fully implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (see S. Res. 388), S1644 [2MR]

Tariff: AC electric motors (see S. 2968), S4966 [23MY]

———AC electric motors of an output exceeding 74.6 W but not exceeding 85 W (see S. 2966), S4966 [23MY]

———AC electric motors of an output exceeding 74.6 W but not exceeding 95 W (see S. 2969), S4966 [23MY]

———AC electric motors of an output exceeding 74.6 W but not exceeding 105 W (see S. 2967), S4966 [23MY]

———benzoic acid 3,4,5-trihydroxy-, propyl ester (see S. 2640), S3506 [25AP]

———diethyl ether (see S. 3359), S5430 [5JN]

———o-anisidine (see S. 2639), S3506 [25AP]

———1, 4-benzoquinone (see S. 2637), S3506 [25AP]

———phenyl salicylate (benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, phenyl ester) (see S. 3360), S5430 [5JN]

———titanium dioxide anatase (see S. 3361), S5430 [5JN]

———titanium mononitride (see S. 3034), S5117 [24MY]

———2,4-xylidine (see S. 2641), S3506 [25AP]

———2-methylhydroquinone (see S. 2638), S3506 [25AP]

U.N. Human Rights Council: oppose creation due to failure to protect human rights and allowing human rights abusers to attain membership (see S. Res. 419), S2689 [31MR]

Valeo, Francis R.: tribute (see S. Res. 443), S3506 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Keyter v. McCain, et al. (see S. Res. 376), S1414 [16FE]

Cloture motions

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

———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]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 852), motion to proceed, S718 [6FE], S765 [7FE]

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

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), motion to proceed, S5509 [6JN], S5628 [8JN]

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]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (S.J. Res. 1), motion to proceed, S5424 [5JN], S5534 [7JN]

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

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), S2393 [16MR], S2896 [5AP], S3177 [6AP], S3358 [7AP]

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

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

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4880 [22MY], S5191 [25MY]

Kempthorne, Dirk: nomination to be Sec. of the Interior, S5128 [24MY]

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

———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]

Letters

Expedite Federal assistance for tornadoes victims in Tennessee: by, S2726 [3AP]

Intelligence services appropriations: by, S5866 [14JN]

National sex offender registration program improvements legislation: by, S6730 [29JN]

Nomination of Kenneth L. Wainstein to be Assistant Attorney General for National Security: Senator Roberts, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S6006 [16JN]

Lists

Senate Pages, S5686 [9JN]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), S473 [2FE]

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

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (S.J. Res. 1), S5394 [26MY]

Health: expand access and reduce costs through creation of small business health plans and modernization of the health insurance marketplace (S. 1955), S4095 [5MY], S4286 [10MY]

———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), S4095 [5MY]

Privilege of the floor

Johns, Roger, S4108 [5MY]

Khosla, Jay, S4108 [5MY]

Mason, Alex, S4108 [5MY]

Wingo, Harry, S2426 [27MR]

Remarks

Alito, Samuel A., Jr.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S36 [25JA], S197, S232 [26JA], S306 [30JA], S348 [31JA]

———nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, unanimous-consent agreement, S197 [26JA]

al-Zarqawi, Abu Musab: killing of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) leader by U.S. forces in Iraq, S5609 [8JN], S5731 [13JN]

American Ballet Theatre: tribute (S. Res. 452), S3761 [27AP]

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 (S. Res. 369), S779 [7FE]

American Diabetes Alert Day: observance, S2674 [30MR]

American Jewish Committee: anniversary (S. Res. 444), S3524 [25AP]

American Jewish History Month: observance (H. Con. Res. 315), S1320 [14FE]

American Red Cross: anniversary, S4519 [12MY]

Appropriations: line-item veto (S. 2381), S1838 [7MR]

———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), S3527, S3543 [26AP], S3692 [27AP], S3847 [1MY], S3851 [2MY], S4847 [22MY]

Arctic Research and Policy Act: improve (S. 879), S4645, S4646 [16MY]

Armed Forces: 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]

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

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S5921 [15JN]

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

Arnall, Roland E.: nomination to be Ambassador to the Netherlands, S870 [8FE]

Barnett, Thomas O.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General, S1075 [10FE]

Barrett, Michael R.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3770 [1MY]

Becker, Edward R.: tribute (S. Res. 497), S5397 [26MY]

Belarus: conduct planned Presidential elections in a free, fair, and transparent manner and with respect for human rights (S. Res. 401), S2049 [13MR]

Bentsen, Lloyd: tribute (S. Res. 489), S5027, S5029 [23MY]

Bernanke, Ben S.: nomination to be Federal Reserve Board Chair, S348 [31JA]

———nomination to be Federal Reserve Board Chair, unanimous-consent agreement, S232 [26JA]

Black History Month: observance, S1528 [28FE]

———observance (S. Res. 380), S1447 [16FE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: support constitutional reform process (S. Res. 400), S2049 [13MR]

Bristol, TN/Bristol, VA: anniversary (S. Res. 522), S6588 [27JN]

Budget: deficit, S7289 [11JY]

———establish a new process to create a comprehensive plan to rein in spending, reduce the deficit, and regain control of the Federal budget process (S. 3521), S5987 [16JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), affirm that enrollment presented to the President reflects intent of Congress (S. Con. Res. 80), S870 [8FE]

———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), S472, S473, S490 [2FE]

———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), conference report, S4445 [11MY], S4844 [19MY]

———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S4327 [10MY]

———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), motion to instruct conferees, S1138 [14FE]

———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), unanimous-consent agreement, S1121 [13FE]

———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), unanimous-consent request, S487 [2FE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2011 (S. Con. Res. 83), S2180 [15MR], S2225, S2255 [16MR]

Bumb, Renee M.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S5394 [26MY]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: conduct study of deaths along the U.S.-Mexico border, S2575 [30MR]

Bush, President: 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]

Cambodia: express concern with the undermining of democratic freedoms and human rights (S. Res. 353), S142 [25JA]

———human rights violations, S5 [18JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 360), S3346 [6AP]

———authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (H. Con. Res. 359), S4092 [4MY]

———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the establishment of Dept. of Veterans Affairs (H. Con. Res. 427), S7360 [11JY]

———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 350), S2388 [16MR]

Capitol Pages: tribute, S5685 [9JN]

Caribbean-American Heritage Month: establish (H. Con. Res. 71), S1320 [14FE]

Carroll A. Campbell, Jr., Federal Courthouse, Greenville, SC: designate (S. 2650), S6589 [27JN]

Chagares, Michael A.: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2756 [3AP]

Chattanooga, TN: Chickamauga Lock replacement funding, S698 [6FE]

Children and youth: improve programs to monitor, register, deter, and punish individuals who commit violent sexual crimes against children, S1676 [3MR]

———improve programs to monitor, register, deter, and punish individuals who commit violent sexual crimes against children (S. 1086), S4079, S4089 [4MY], S6729, S6730 [29JN]

———improve programs to monitor, register, deter, and punish individuals who commit violent sexual crimes against children (S. 1086), unanimous-consent request, S2896, S2897 [5AP]

———improve protections of children and hold States accountable for the orderly and timely placement of children across State lines (H.R. 5403), S5394 [26MY], S6463 [23JN]

Churchill, Winston: anniversary of ``Iron Curtain'' speech, S2411 [27MR]

Cinco de Mayo: observance, S4096 [5MY]

Coburn, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S1575 [1MR]

Colleges and universities: adopt policies and educational programs to deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement on their computer systems and networks (S. Res. 488), S4916 [22MY]

Colombia: secure release of hostages captured by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (terrorist organization), S1122 [13FE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 109th Congress, S5393 [26MY]

———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 345), S1475 [17FE]

———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 361), S2392 [16MR]

———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 418), S5394 [26MY]

———provide greater transparency in the legislative process (S. 2349), S1754 [3MR], S1759, S1781 [6MR], S1881 [8MR], S1945, S1946 [9MR], S2440, S2459 [28MR], S2510 [29MR], S5027 [23MY]

———provide greater transparency in the legislative process (S. 2349), unanimous-consent agreement, S1932 [9MR]

Courts: protect children, judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and their family members, and reduce and prevent gang violence (H.R. 4472), S2393 [16MR], S2426 [27MR]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions, S6051 [19JN]

———provide penalties for trafficking in counterfeit marks (H.R. 32), S1367 [15FE]

Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2784), S5284 [25MY]

Day of Hearts—Congenital Heart Defect Day: support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 69), S777 [7FE]

DeMint, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S5866 [14JN]

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

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S5928 [15JN], S6051, S6052 [19JN], S6270 [21JN], S6334, S6375 [22JN], S6445 [23JN]

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

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

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

———national missile defense system funding, S6375 [22JN]

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

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5441), S7363 [12JY]

Dept. of State: establish and collect a surcharge to cover costs of meeting increased demand for passports due to increased terrorist screening measures (H.R. 4501), S5284 [25MY]

Director of National Intelligence: require submittal to Congress of any Presidential Daily Briefing relating to Iraq during the period from 1997 to the start of the war with Iraq (S. 3637), S7360 [11JY]

Disabled: provide blind individuals access to digital newpapers (S. 2918), S7359 [11JY]

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: clarify preference for local firms in the award of certain contracts for disaster relief activities (H.R. 4979), S3344 [6AP]

Domestic policy: national objectives priority assignments, S3435-S3437 [25AP]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines, S1593 [2MR], S3493 [25AP]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), motion to proceed, S5627 [8JN]

Economy: growth, S7289 [11JY]

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: tribute to Catholic schools (S. Res. 364), S460 [1FE]

Education Flexibility Partnership Act: extend the educational flexibility program (S. 2363), S1662 [2MR]

Election Assistance Commission: make grants to States to restore and replace election administration supplies, materials, and equipment which were damaged as a result of Hurricanes Katrina or Rita (S. 2166), S1044 [9FE]

Employment: make certain illegal or criminal aliens ineligible for conditional nonimmigrant work authorization and status, S2791 [4AP]

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

EPA: establish Federal Fuels List applicable to State Clean Air Act implementation plans (S. 2700), S3994 [3MY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (S.J. Res. 1), S5393 [26MY]

———constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (S.J. Res. 1), motion to proceed, S5533 [7JN]

Father's Day: observance, S6004 [16JN]

Federal Election Campaign Act: exclude communications over the Internet from the definition of public communication (H.R. 1606), S1954 [9MR]

FEMA: temporarily increase borrowing authority for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 2275), S1075 [10FE], S2388 [16MR]

Financial institutions: provide regulatory relief and improve productivity for insured depository institutions (S. 2856), S5272 [25MY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration, S1807 [7MR]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 12), S6532, S6545 [27JN]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 12), unanimous-consent agreement, S6531 [27JN]

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), S5394 [26MY]

Frost, Phillip: appointment as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (H.J. Res. 81), S3161 [5AP]

FTC: enhance enforcement against illegal spam, spyware, and cross-border fraud and deception (S. 1608), S2389 [16MR]

Gainer, Terrance W.: tribute (S. Res. 455), S3764 [27AP]

Germany: express concern regarding release of Mohammad Ali Hammadi (S. Res. 457), S3846 [1MY]

Go Direct Month: designate (S. Res. 363), S459 [1FE]

Government: provide greater transparency relative to lobbying activities, S1881 [8MR], S1943, S1945, S1946 [9MR], S2459 [28MR], S2510 [29MR]

———provide greater transparency relative to lobbying activities (S. 2128), S36 [25JA], S1754 [3MR], S1943 [9MR]

Graceland: commend designation as a National Historic Landmark (S. Res. 406), S2425, S2426 [27MR]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (S. Res. 399), S2048 [13MR]

Guilford, Andrew J.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6376 [22JN]

Haiti: support democracy, development, and stabilization (S. Res. 476), S4526 [12MY]

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. 3064), S5295 [25MY], S5394 [26MY]

Hayden, Michael V.: nomination to be CIA Director, unanimous-consent agreement, S5203 [25MY]

Health: encourage school-based programs to reduce and prevent childhood obesity, promote increased physical activity, and improve nutritional choices, S108 [25JA]

———expand access and reduce costs through creation of small business health plans and modernization of the health insurance marketplace (S. 1955), S4241, S4277, S4295 [10MY], S4447 [11MY], S4518 [12MY]

———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]

———improve health care for minority and underserved populations, S2674 [30MR]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (H.R. 810), S1669 [3MR], S7170 [29JN]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (H.R. 810), unanimous-consent agreement, S7169, S7170 [29JN]

———use of electronic medical records to decrease health care costs and improve patient safety, S4518 [12MY]

Health care facilities: extend exemption for critical access hospitals under the FHA program for mortgage insurance for hospitals (H.R. 4912), S6726 [28JN]

Hecht, Chic: tribute (S. Res. 481), S4645 [16MY]

Higgs, Jeffrey T.: Senator Frist's American New Trailblazer Award recipient, S1528 [28FE]

Higher Education Act: extend programs (H.R. 4911), S2393 [16MR], S2426 [27MR]

———extend programs (H.R. 5603), S6462 [23JN]

Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance (S. Res. 445), S3524 [25AP]

House of Representatives: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 332), S460 [1FE]

Hurricanes: express condolences to victims of Hurricane Rita and commend resiliency of the people of Louisiana and Texas (S. Res. 416), S2696 [31MR]

———provide relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina (S. 1777), S1371 [15FE], S1757 [3MR]

Immigration: improve border security, S3543 [26AP]

———reform (S. 2454), S2398 [27MR], S2511 [29MR], S2575 [30MR], S2677 [31MR], S2725 [3AP], S2759, S2791, S2792 [4AP], S2879, S2881, S2882, S2896 [5AP], S3176, S3195, S3199, S3201 [6AP], S3357 [7AP], S4121 [8MY]

———reform (S. 2454), motion to commit, S2895 [5AP]

———reform (S. 2611), S4386 [11MY], S4529 [15MY], S4571 [16MY], S4785 [18MY], S4879, S4880 [22MY], S5104 [24MY], S5186 [25MY], S5610 [8JN]

———reform (S. 2611), unanimous-consent agreement, S4385 [11MY]

India: condemn commuter rail terrorist attacks in Mumbai and express condolences to victims and their families, S7363 [12JY]

Indonesia: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake (S. Res. 503), S5685 [9JN]

Insurance: extend Federal funding for operation of State high risk health insurance pools (H.R. 4519), S460 [1FE]

———health savings accounts, S4518 [12MY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5020), S3760 [27AP], S3848 [1MY]

Iraq: anniversary of chemical weapon attack against Kurds at Halabja, S2053 [14MR]

———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S6099 [20JN]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, S5928 [15JN]

———spur political solution and encourage the people to provide for their own security through the redeployment of U.S. forces, S6270 [21JN], S6334 [22JN]

Isakson, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S5318 [26MY]

Israel: independence anniversary (S. Res. 463), S3993 [3MY]

Jack C. Montgomery Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Muskogee, OK: designate (H.R. 3829), S5394 [26MY]

John H. Bradley Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Appleton, WI: designate (H.R. 1691), S2050 [13MR]

John Milton Bryan Simpson U.S. Courthouse, Jacksonville, FL: designate (S. 801), S6589 [27JN]

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

Kansas City Kansas Community College: tribute to debate team (S. Res. 496), S5397 [26MY]

Kavanaugh, Brett: nomination to be circuit judge, S3635 [27AP]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4880 [22MY], S5310 [26MY]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S5203 [25MY]

Kempthorne, Dirk: nomination to be Sec. of the Interior, S5128 [24MY], S5321 [26MY]

———nomination to be Sec. of the Interior, unanimous-consent agreement, S5203 [25MY]

King, Coretta Scott: tribute (S. Res. 362), S376, S381 [31JA]

Law enforcement: make improvements to the national sex offender registration program (H.R. 3132), S6729, S6730 [29JN]

LIHEAP: funding (S. 2273), S1075 [10FE], S1133 [13FE]

———funding (S. 2320), S1448 [16FE], S1474 [17FE], S1824, S1828 [7MR]

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

———funding (S. 2320), unanimous-consent agreement, S1632 [2MR], S1804 [6MR]

Maryland State Delegate Lena K. Lee Post Office Building, Baltimore, MD: designate (H.R. 4107), S1756 [3MR]

McLean, Malcolm P.: tribute (S. Res. 454), S3761 [27AP]

Mead, Kenneth M.: tribute (S. Res. 382), S1477, S1478 [17FE]

Medicaid: delay effective date of requirement to provide citizenship or nationality documentation to receive medical assistance (S. 3590), S6726 [28JN]

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 (S. 2810), S4645 [16MY]

Memorial Day: observance, S5398 [26MY]

Mental health: increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research and improved treatment, and improve training for health care professionals, S1575 [1MR]

Mexico: convey sympathy to families of young women murdered in Chihuahua and encourage increased U.S. involvement in bringing an end to these crimes (H. Con. Res. 90), S3995 [3MY]

Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (S. 2370), S6463, S6465 [23JN]

———withhold U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if any representative political party holding a majority of parliamentary seats calls for the destruction of Israel (S. Con. Res. 79), S459 [1FE]

Minimum wage: level, S6051, S6052 [19JN]

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

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

Monday, Rick: anniversary of preventing the desecration of the U.S. flag during a Major League Baseball game (S. Res. 477), S4565, S4566 [15MY]

Mont and Mark Stephensen Veterans Memorial Post Office Building, Riverton, UT: designate (H.R. 4295), S1756 [3MR]

Mother's Day: observance, S4520 [12MY]

Moussaoui, Zacarias: jury decision on eligibility for death penalty, S2725 [3AP]

NAACP: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 335), S4381 [10MY]

NASCAR-Historically Black Colleges and Universities Consortium; tribute (S. Res. 379), S1447 [16FE]

National Association of State Veterans Homes: tribute (S. Res. 417), S2696 [31MR]

National Audubon Society: anniversary (S. Res. 301), S7357 [11JY]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 453), S3761 [27AP]

National Child Care Worthy Wage Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 479), S4566 [15MY]

National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 465), S4090 [4MY]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 357), S5134 [24MY]

National Day of Prayer: observance, S3997 [4MY]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (S. Res. 371), S3160 [5AP]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 464), S3994 [3MY]

National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 236), S5283 [25MY]

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

National Methamphetamine Prevention Week: establish (S. Res. 313), S4567 [15MY]

National MPS Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 378), S1446 [16FE]

National Police Survivors Day: designate (S. Res. 473), S4380 [10MY]

National Safe Place Week: designate (S. Res. 390), S1804 [6MR]

National Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 450), S5027 [23MY]

National School Counseling Week: designate (S. Res. 360), S375 [31JA]

National security: improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses (H.R. 4954), S4565 [15MY], S4644 [16MY]

———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, S1943, S1945, S1946 [9MR]

National Time-Out Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 482), S5985 [15JN]

National Vigil for Lost Promise: designate (S. Res. 495), S5272 [25MY]

Native Americans: authorize the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation to enter into a water rights agreement to meet the needs of the Dry Prairie Rural Water Association, Inc. (S. 1219), S460 [1FE]

———resolve certain claims in New Mexico (S. 1773), S5130, S5133 [24MY]

Negro Leaguers Recognition Day: designate (S. Res. 466), S4090, S4091 [4MY]

Nepal: support reconvening of Parliament and an immediate, peaceful transition to democracy (S. Res. 451), S3761 [27AP]

Olmert, Ehud: address to joint session of Congress by Israeli Prime Minister, S5061 [24MY]

Oregon State University: tribute to baseball team (S. Res. 523), S6589 [27JN]

Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors and their families (S. 2283), S1178 [14FE]

Paulson, Henry M., Jr.: nomination to be Sec. of the Treasury, S6624 [28JN]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (S. Res. 472), S4379, S4380 [10MY], S4530 [15MY]

Pensions: reform funding rules (H.R. 2830), S1755 [3MR]

———reform funding rules (H.R. 2830), unanimous-consent request, S1380, S1381 [16FE]

———reform funding rules (S. 1783), S1405 [16FE], S1555, S1556 [1MR], S1607 [2MR]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S3492 [25AP]

Pittsburgh Steelers (football team): tribute (S. Res. 367), S778, S779 [7FE]

Point of order, S1826 [7MR]

Postal Service: reform postal laws (H.R. 22), insert S. 662 language in lieu, S927 [9FE]

———reform postal laws (S. 662), S898, S926, S942 [9FE]

Powell, Benjamin A.: nomination to be Office of the Director of National Intelligence General Counsel, S3343 [6AP]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S3769 [1MY]

———establish and implement competitive and environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (H.R. 5429), S5394 [26MY]

———prohibit price gouging in the sale of gasoline, diesel fuel, crude oil, and home heating oil (H.R. 5253), S5394 [26MY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1442 [16FE], S1457, S1474, S1478 [17FE], S1754 [3MR], S2047 [13MR], S2393 [16MR], S2695 [31MR], S3759 [27AP], S4527 [12MY], S4843 [19MY], S5398 [26MY], S5985 [15JN]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S306 [30JA], S3635 [27AP]

———Senate process for confirmation of nominees, S1044 [9FE]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention on Inheritances With France: ratification, S2696 [31MR]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With France: ratification, S2696 [31MR]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Sweden: ratification, S2696 [31MR]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 47), S2184 [15MR]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (S. Res. 412), S3760 [27AP]

Rehnquist, William H.: tribute (H.J. Res. 83), S4091 [4MY]

Religious Freedom Day: observance, S6274 [21JN]

Research: derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos (S. 2754), S7170 [29JN]

———derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos (S. 2754), unanimous-consent agreement, S7169, S7170 [29JN]

———prohibit the solicitation or acceptance of tissue from fetuses gestated for research purposes (S. 3504), S7170 [29JN]

———prohibit the solicitation or acceptance of tissue from fetuses gestated for research purposes (S. 3504), unanimous-consent agreement, S7169, S7170 [29JN]

Roque, Martha B.: condemn beating and intimidation of Cuban dissident (S. Res. 469), S5283 [25MY]

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

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (H.R. 1953), S5284 [25MY]

SBA: making supplemental appropriations for the disaster loans program (H.R. 4745), S1476, S1477 [17FE]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (S. 267), S4463 [11MY]

Senate: authority of officials during adjournment, S695 [2FE], S1475 [17FE], S5398 [26MY]

———executive calendar, S871 [8FE]

———impact of partisanship, S1555, S1556 [1MR]

———legislative priorities, S1669, S1670 [3MR]

———legislative program, S35 [25JA], S233 [26JA], S333, S381 [31JA], S387, S461 [1FE], S695 [2FE], S697 [6FE], S780 [7FE], S872 [8FE], S875, S1045 [9FE], S1047, S1076 [10FE], S1077, S1133 [13FE], S1135, S1320 [14FE], S1321, S1372 [15FE], S1448 [16FE], S1479 [17FE], S1511 [28FE], S1555, S1590 [1MR], S1593, S1662 [2MR], S1665, S1757 [3MR], S1759, S1806 [6MR], S1807, S1824, S1850 [7MR], S1859, S1923 [8MR], S1987, S2050 [13MR], S2053 [14MR], S2145 [15MR], S2225, S2386, S2394 [16MR], S2397, S2426 [27MR], S2483 [29MR], S2547, S2675 [30MR], S2677, S2698 [31MR], S2756 [3AP], S2759 [4AP], S2849, S3161 [5AP], S3167, S3346 [6AP], S3435, S3525 [25AP], S3527 [26AP], S3635, S3764 [27AP], S3769, S3848 [1MY], S3851 [2MY], S3933, S3995 [3MY], S3997, S4092 [4MY], S4093, S4117 [5MY], S4119 [8MY], S4163 [9MY], S4241, S4382 [10MY], S4385 [11MY], S4507, S4527 [12MY], S4567 [15MY], S4571, S4573, S4646 [16MY], S4819, S4845 [19MY], S4847, S4917 [22MY], S5029, S5030 [23MY], S5134 [24MY], S5296 [25MY], S5399 [26MY], S5517 [7JN], S5609 [8JN], S5677, S5685 [9JN], S5687 [12JN], S5731 [13JN], S5986 [15JN], S5987, S6022 [16JN], S6025 [19JN], S6099 [20JN], S6189 [21JN], S6323 [22JN], S6445, S6465 [23JN], S6589 [27JN], S6591, S6726 [28JN], S6729 [29JN], S7261 [10JY], S7289, S7357, S7360 [11JY], S7361 [12JY]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation and testimony in City of Eugene v. Peter V. Chabarek (S. Res. 514), S6022 [16JN]

———authorize representation and testimony in E.M. Gunderson v. Neil G. Galatz (S. Res. 432), S3160 [5AP]

———authorize representation in Keyter v. McCain, et al. (S. Res. 376), S1444 [16FE]

———authorize representation in Lannak v. Biden, et al (S. Res. 490), S5029 [23MY]

———authorize representation in Timothy P. Toms v. Alan Hantman, et al. (S. Res. 391), S1805 [6MR]

———authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in New Hampshire v. William Thomas, et al. (S. Res. 375), S1444 [16FE], S1459 [17FE]

———authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in United States of America v. David Hossein Safavian (S. Res. 374), S1444 [16FE], S1458 [17FE]

———authorize the production of records, testimony, and legal representation relative to certain investigations into improper activities by lobbyists and related matters (S. Res. 520), S6462 [23JN]

Shumway, Norman: tribute (S. Res. 377), S1445 [16FE]

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (fraternal organization): anniversary (S. Res. 389), S1756 [3MR]

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

Spoon, Alan G.: appointment as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (H.J. Res. 82), S3161 [5AP]

Sports: honor the Pre-Negro Leagues and Negro Leagues baseball players and executives elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame (S. Res. 386), S1586, S1589 [1MR]

Staples, George M.: nomination to be Foreign Service Director General, S4382 [10MY]

Stickler, Richard E.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Mine Safety and Health, unanimous-consent agreement, S5746 [13JN]

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 (S. Res. 383), S1661 [2MR]

———impose sanctions on those responsible for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, support protection of civilians and humanitarian operations, and support peace in the Darfur region, S3796 [1MY]

———urge the Government of National Unity of Sudan and the Government of Southern Sudan to fully implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (S. Res. 388), S1660 [2MR]

Surveyors: recognize contribution to society (S. Res. 361), S375 [31JA]

Tax Convention With Bangladesh: ratification, S2696 [31MR]

Taxation: increase exclusion equivalent of the unified credit allowed against the estate tax and repeal sunset provision for the estate and generation-skipping taxes (H.R. 5638), S6463 [23JN]

———provide a rebate to help taxpayers with higher fuel costs, S3769 [1MY]

Technology: commemorate development of the charge-coupled device (S. Res. 478), S4566 [15MY]

Telecommunications: increase penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane material (S. 193), S4819 [19MY]

Tennessee: express condolences to victims of tornadoes and expedite Federal assistance, S2726 [3AP], S2759 [4AP]

Thailand: anniversary of ascension to throne of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (H. Con. Res. 409), S5985 [15JN]

Trademark Act: amend relative to dilution by blurring or tarnishment (H.R. 683), S1921 [8MR]

Transportation: improve maritime, rail, and public transportation security (S. 2791), S4526 [12MY]

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

U.N. Human Rights Council: oppose creation due to failure to protect human rights and allowing human rights abusers to attain membership (S. Res. 419), S2693 [31MR]

U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement: implementation (S. 3569), S6763 [29JN]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend sunsets and lone wolf provisions of Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (H.R. 4659), S498 [2FE]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), conference report, S1575 [1MR], S1593, S1631 [2MR]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S1557 [1MR]

Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 5311), S5394 [26MY]

Valeo, Francis R.: tribute (S. Res. 443), S3523 [25AP]

Veterans: 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]

Vitter, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S5318 [26MY]

Week of the Young Child: designate (S. Res. 418), S2697 [31MR]

West Virginia: express condolences to victims of mine disasters and recognize rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the aftermath of the tragedies (S. Res. 370), S870 [8FE]

———express condolences to victims of Sago Coal Mine and Aracoma Alma Mine disasters and recognize rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the aftermath of the tragedies (H. Con. Res. 331), S1044 [9FE]

White Rocks National Recreation Area: redesignate as the Robert T. Stafford White Rocks National Recreation Area (S. 2447), S2387 [16MR]

Whitney, Frank D.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6376 [22JN]

———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], S4119 [8MY]

Women's Health Week: observance (S. Res. 487), S4916 [22MY]

Year of the Museum: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 437), S3345 [6AP]

YouthBuild USA (organization): transfer from the Dept. of HUD to the Dept. of Labor and enhance the program (S. 3534), S6022 [16JN]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Keyter v. McCain, et al. (S. Res. 376), S1444 [16FE], S1459 [17FE]

Reports

New Normal? What Girls Say About Healthy Living: Girl Scout Research Institute, S108 [25JA]

Statements

Principles on Human Stem Cell Research: by, S7170 [29JN]

Texts of

S. 2283, Gift of Life Congressional Medal Act, S1178 [14FE]

S. 2381, Legislative Line Item Veto Act, S1838 [7MR]

S. 2454, Securing America's Borders Act, S2344-S2369 [16MR]

S. Res. 376, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Keyter v. McCain, et al., S1437, S1445 [16FE]

Tributes

Byrd, Erma Ora, S2397 [27MR]

Byrd, Senator, S5687 [12JN]

Dole, Bob, S5732 [13JN]

Greenspan, Alan, S360 [31JA]

Hanna, Jack, S1781 [6MR]

Hoagland, Bill, S2387 [16MR]

Inouye, Margaret Awamura, S2018 [13MR]

King, Coretta Scott, S766 [7FE]

Leahy, Senator, S1524 [28FE]

Levin, Senator, S4584 [16MY]

O'Connor, Sandra Day, S359 [31JA]

Omar, Mohammed, S4820 [19MY]

Spalding, Lara, S5677 [9JN]

Thomas, Representative, S1805 [6MR]

Thune, Senator, S7360 [11JY]

Warner, Senator, S5105 [24MY]