ALEXANDER, LAMAR (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), S3518 [25AP], S4053 [4MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S6319 [21JN], S6420 [22JN]
Immigration: reform (S. 2454), S2662 [30MR], S2717 [3AP], S2944, S2952 [5AP]
———reform (S. 2611), S4559, S4564 [15MY], S4618, S4619, S4642 [16MY], S4788, S4798 [18MY], S4974 [23MY], S5119 [24MY]
Appointments
Acting President pro tempore, S733 [7FE]
Articles and editorials
Cell Phone Bullies Change the Tone at Airports, Craig Wilson, USA Today, S1491 [27FE]
Citizenship Is the Key, Noah Pickus, Melville (NY) Newsday, S3413 [24AP]
Democracy by Decree, Wall Street Journal, S3414 [24AP]
Keep Skies Cellphone-Free, Fred Graham, USA Today, S1491 [27FE]
With English as Their Second Language, Relating Comes First, Ruma Banerji Kumar and Halimah Abdullah, Memphis (TN) Commercial Appeal, S3413 [24AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Air pollution: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (see S. 2724), S4050 [4MY]
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: 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]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 38), S5343 [26MY]
Copyrights: harmonize rate setting standards for copyright licenses relative to certain sound recordings (see S. 2644), S6635 [28JN]
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. 852), S728 [6FE] (see S. 3274), S6788 [29JN]
Crime: permit access to Federal crime information databases by educational agencies for certain purposes (see S. 1896), S6560 [27JN]
———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 8, 403), S7415 [12JY]
Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2784), S4468 [11MY]
Dept. of Justice: establish an Unsolved Crimes Section in the Civil Rights Division (see S. 2679), S3704 [27AP]
Dept. of the Interior: offer the 181 Area of the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas leasing (see S. 2253), S979 [9FE]
Disasters: prohibit the confiscation of firearms during certain national emergencies (see S. 2599), S7332 [11JY]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see S. 420), S5430 [5JN]
Education: improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see S. 1376), S1644 [2MR]
———improve global competitiveness through mathematics and science scholarships, fellowships, and research grants, visa programs for mathematics and science doctoral students, and Dept. of Defense research grants (see S. 2198), S211 [26JA]
FCC: make efforts to reduce telephone rates for Armed Forces personnel deployed overseas (see S. 2653), S3588 [26AP]
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]
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), S4967 [23MY]
Graceland: commend designation as a National Historic Landmark (see S. Res. 406), S2415 [27MR]
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), S4051 [4MY]
India: condemn commuter rail terrorist attacks in Mumbai and express condolences to victims and their families (see S. Res. 527), S7415 [12JY]
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]
Lincoln, Abraham: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial of birth (see S. 811), S5491 [6JN]
Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (see S. 2370), S6493 [26JN]
Mining and mineral resources: improve surface mining control and reclamation (see S. 2616), S6787 [29JN]
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 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 513), S6284 [21JN]
National security: prepare and strengthen biodefenses against deliberate, accidental, and natural outbreaks of illness (see S. 2564), S3211 [6AP]
National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 439), S3378 [7AP]
Nelson, Byron: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2491), S5231 [25MY]
Patriotism: commemorate, celebrate, and reaffirm the national motto of the U.S. on the 50th anniversary of formal adoption (see S. Con. Res. 96), S7332 [11JY]
Power resources: improve global competitiveness in science and energy technology, strengthen basic research programs, and support mathematics and science education (see S. 2197), S211 [26JA]
San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (see S. 1881), S3379 [7AP]
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]
Taxation: provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 713), S5491 [6JN]
———provide economic incentives for the preservation of open space and conservation of natural resources (see S. 3603), S7332 [11JY]
———provide incentives to promote research and development, innovation, and continuing education (see S. 2199), S211 [26JA]
U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative: approve (see S. 2429), S3213 [6AP]
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), S4051 [4MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 380), S1414 [16FE]
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), S3378 [7AP] (see S. Res. 488), S4891 [22MY]
Medicare: permit eligible seniors to elect to receive vouchers for health savings accounts and/or premiums for high deductible health insurance plan and suspend certain late enrollment penalties (see S. 2601), S3378 [7AP]
National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 453), S3704 [27AP]
Outer Continental Shelf: allocate a portion of the revenue derived from lease sales in the 181 Area to the land and water conservation fund for use by State and local governments for conservation purposes (see S. 3562), S6457 [23JN]
Patriotism: affirm that statements of national unity, including the National Anthem, should be recited or sung in English (see S. Res. 458), S3801 [1MY]
Tariff: DMSIP (see S. 3253), S5341 [26MY]
———high-performance loudspeaker parts (see S. 3254), S5341 [26MY]
———PHBA (see S. 3273), S5341 [26MY]
Cloture motions
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]
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), 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]
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]
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]
———reform (S. 2454), motion to commit, S3357 [7AP]
———reform (S. 2611), S4880 [22MY], S5061 [24MY]
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]
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]
Hearings
Cell Phones on Aircraft—Nuisance or Necessity? Representatives Duncan, Mica, and DeFazio, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) Subcommittee on Aviation, S1492 [27FE]
Letters
Expedite Federal assistance for tornadoes victims in Tennessee: by, S2726 [3AP]
FCC exemption of private telecommunications networks operated by colleges and universities from certain requirements under the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act: by, S1392 [16FE]
Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act: Peter N. Kirsanow, Commission on Civil Rights, S5635 [8JN]
———William E. Moschella, Dept. of Justice, S5635 [8JN]
Protecting America's Competitive Edge (PACE) Act: by, S277 [30JA]
Pledge of Allegiance
Senate, S733 [7FE]
Remarks
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation: tribute to When Work Works project Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility recipients, S6778 [29JN]
Alito, Samuel A., Jr.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S196 [26JA]
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), S3532, S3536, S3537, S3538 [26AP]
Aviation: prohibit use of cellular phones during flights, S1490-S1492 [27FE]
Bristol, TN/Bristol, VA: anniversary (S. Res. 522), S6585 [27JN]
Budget: reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), conference report, S4444 [11MY]
Bush, President: speech on immigration, S4580 [16MY]
Cinco de Mayo: observance, S4105 [5MY]
Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance, enhance English language and American history and civics education, and establish an award to recognize contributions of new citizens, S2564, S2588 [30MR], S2718, S2722 [3AP], S3412 [24AP]
Colleges and universities: adopt policies and educational programs to deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement on their computer systems and networks (S. Res. 438), S3394 [7AP]
———adopt policies and educational programs to deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement on their computer systems and networks (S. Res. 488), S4916 [22MY]
Commission on Federal Election Reform: implement recommendations to require presentation of vaild photo identification at polls, S5060 [24MY]
Courts: limit the duration of Federal consent decrees to which State and local governments are a party (S. 489), S3414 [24AP]
———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), S506 [2FE], S1156 [14FE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S5928 [15JN]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), motion to proceed, S5618 [8JN]
Education: improve global competitiveness through mathematics and science scholarships, fellowships, and research grants, visa programs for mathematics and science doctoral students, and Dept. of Defense research grants (S. 2198), S226 [26JA], S277 [30JA]
English language: declare as common and unifying language of U.S., S4758, S4759, S4768 [18MY]
———declare as national language of U.S., S4736, S4758, S4759, S4768 [18MY]
FCC: exempt private telecommunications networks operated by colleges and universities from certain requirements under the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act, S1392 [16FE]
Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates, S1390, S1392 [16FE]
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), S4149 [8MY]
———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, S5554, S5562 [7JN], S5634, S5635, S5640 [8JN]
Health: expand access and reduce costs through creation of small business health plans and modernization of the health insurance marketplace (S. 1955), S4258 [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), motion to proceed, S4104 [5MY]
Immigration: establish program that awards visas to aliens with advanced degrees in science, mathematics, technology, or engineering, S5068 [24MY]
———improve border security, S3532, S3536, S3537, S3538 [26AP]
———prohibit granting of legal status, or adjustment of status for individuals who entered the U.S. illegally until border security measures have been fully implemented, S4580 [16MY]
———reform (S. 2454), S2562, S2588 [30MR], S2718, S2722 [3AP], S3411-S3413 [24AP]
———reform (S. 2611), S4580 [16MY], S4736, S4758, S4759, S4768 [18MY], S5060, S5068 [24MY]
Iraq: proposal to grant amnesty to persons known to have attacked or killed members of the U.S. Armed Forces, S5928 [15JN]
Medicare: permit eligible seniors to elect to receive vouchers for health savings accounts and/or premiums for high deductible health insurance plan and suspend certain late enrollment penalties (S. 2601), S3382 [7AP]
National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 453), S3762 [27AP]
National security: improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers (H.R. 418), S1392 [16FE]
Nuclear energy: spent nuclear fuel storage sites, S702 [6FE]
Patriotism: affirm that statements of national unity, including the National Anthem, should be recited or sung in English (S. Res. 458), S3770 [1MY], S4030 [4MY], S4105 [5MY], S4246 [10MY]
Power resources: improve global competitiveness in science and energy technology, strengthen basic research programs, and support mathematics and science education (S. 2197), S226 [26JA], S277 [30JA]
———promote energy production and conservation (S. 2571), S3233 [6AP]
———provide for research and development of advanced nuclear reactors, S702 [6FE]
Taxation: make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce, S1391 [16FE]
———provide incentives to promote research and development, innovation, and continuing education (S. 2199), S226 [26JA], S277 [30JA]
Tennessee: express condolences to victims of tornadoes and expedite Federal assistance, S2726 [3AP]
Summaries
Protecting America's Competitive Edge (PACE) Act, S278 [30JA]
Tables
Visas for workers entering U.S., S2565 [30MR]
Tributes
Brewer, Corey, S2899
Byrd, Senator, S5697 [12JN]
Dole, Bob, S6007 [16JN]
Francis, Philip A., Jr., S975
Humphrey, Lee, S2899