LEVIN, CARL (a Senator from Michigan)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), S14022 [6NO], S15561 [13DE]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 20), S1871 [12FE]

———making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 1591), S3868, S3885, S3907, S3926 [27MR], S4049 [28MR], S4163 [29MR]

Armed Forces: improve management of medical care, personnel actions, and quality of life issues for members receiving medical care in an outpatient status (H.R. 1538), S9929 [25JY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2007-2012 (S. Con. Res. 21), S3609, S3639 [22MR], S3698, S3720 [23MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), S8768, S8801, S8862, S8865 [9JY], S8951 [10JY], S8980, S9003, S9035, S9044 [11JY], S9086, S9103, S9104, S9175 [12JY], S9215 [13JY], S9266, S9289 [16JY], S9302, S9483, S9484, S9498 [17JY], S11543, S11546, S11557, S11606 [17SE], S11672 [18SE], S11699, S11759 [19SE], S11782, S11802, S11812, S11865, S11898, S11902, S11905, S11906 [20SE], S12040 [25SE], S12096, S12111, S12112 [26SE], S12263, S12265, S12268, S12289, S12295, S12297 [27SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3222), S12444, S12445 [2OC], S12511, S12555 [3OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), S9961 [25JY], S10107, S10202 [26JY]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2764), S11198, S11225, S11234 [6SE], S15853, S15930 [18DE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2642), S11109, S11123 [5SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3043), S13067, S13080, S13103 [18OC], S13263 [23OC]

Economy: invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. in the global economy (S. 761), S4993, S5000 [24AP], S5031, S5045, S5115, S5117 [25AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: reauthorize and amend prescription drug user fee provisions (S. 1082), S5431 [1MY], S5664 [7MY], S5702 [8MY]

Higher Education Act: extend programs (S. 1642), S9783, S9786 [23JY]

Immigration: reform (S. 1348), S6563 [23MY], S6848, S6915, S6916 [24MY], S6992 [4JN], S7080 [5JN], S7201, S7202, S7249, S7263 [6JN], S7396 [7JN]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations (S. 4), S2564 [2MR], S2930 [8MR]

Organ donation: clarify that kidney paired donation does not involve the transfer of a human organ for valuable consideration (H.R. 710), S8878, S8880 [9JY]

———clarify that kidney paired donation does not involve the transfer of a human organ for valuable consideration (S. 487), S2114, S2115 [15FE]

Power resources: invest in renewable and alternative energy resources, promote new technologies, improve efficiency, and create a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve (H.R. 6), S7964, S7969, S7974 [19JN], S8148, S8151 [20JN], S8244 [21JN]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3093), S12712, S12749, S12803, S12809 [4OC], S12844, S12852, S12876 [15OC], S12914 [16OC]

Taxation: provide relief for small businesses (H.R. 976), S10517, S10520 [31JY], S10646 [1AU], S10830 [2AU]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 1495), S6037, S6073, S6076 [14MY], S6144 [15MY], S6202 [16MY]

Analyses

Close the Enron Loophole Act (S. 2058), S11600-S11603 [17SE]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1, Improving America's Security Act, S8881 [9JY]

———H.R. 1585, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S12385 [1OC]

———H.R. 2082, intelligence services appropriations, S12691 [3OC]

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, S1926 [13FE]

Senate National Security Working Group, S6491 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: develop strategy to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian operations, reduce violence, and move toward sustainable peace in Chad, Central African Republic, and Sudan (see S. Res. 76), S1781 [8FE]

African Americans: recognize contributions of the Negro Baseball League and players (see S. Con. Res. 29), S5871 [9MY]

Agriculture: enhance ability to produce fruits and vegetables on covered commodity base acres (see S. 1188), S4841 [23AP]

———ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see S. 1160), S4750 [19AP]

———ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see S. 394), S1189 [25JA]

Amtrak: reauthorize (see S. 294), S1627 [6FE]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see S. 714), S14192 [8NO]

———establish competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and expand workforce of veterinarians engaged in public health practice and biomedical research (see S. 746), S12864 [15OC]

———strengthen polar bear conservation efforts (see S. 1406), S9497 [17JY]

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 (see S. Res. 37), S912 [23JA]

———oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (see S. Con. Res. 2), S671 [17JA] (see S. Con. Res. 7), S1411 [31JA]

———restore and enhance the capabilities and readiness of U.S. forces and provide support to military personnel (see S. 8), S36 [4JA]

———take no action to undermine safety or impact ability to complete assigned or future missions (see S. Res. 107), S3199 [15MR]

Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 682), S2204 [17FE]

Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 254), S3517 [21MR]

Burma: condemn violence against peaceful protestors, release political prisoners, call on the People's Republic of China to condemn actions of Burmese Government, and encourage democracy efforts (see S. Res. 339), S12379 [1OC]

Bush, President: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see S. Res. 106), S3274 [19MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall (see S. 1679), S14399 [14NO]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: provide equal coverage of mental health services under State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 1337), S8795 [9JY]

Children and youth: establish kinship navigator programs and kinship guardianship assistance payments for children (see S. 661), S15651 [14DE]

———repeal a provision enacted to end Federal matching of State spending of child support incentive payments (see S. 803), S4810 [20AP]

———update definition of ``food of minimal nutritional value'' to conform to current nutrition science and protect Federal investment in national school lunch and breakfast programs (see S. 771), S10903 [3AU]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 766), S5184 [26AP]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see S. 1087), S5087 [25AP]

Climate: address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments (see S. Res. 30), S4049 [28MR]

Coastal Zone Management Act: amend (see S. 1579), S7333 [7JN]

Commission on Wartime Contracting: establish (see S. 1825), S9613 [19JY]

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent: establish (see S. 381), S1057 [24JA]

Committee on the Library (Joint): extend time period to enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks (see S. 2206), S13078 [18OC]

Commodity Exchange Act: amend relative to reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving energy commodities (see S. 577), S1902 [13FE]

Corps of Engineers: operate and maintain dispersal barriers to prevent spread of aquatic invasive species into the Great Lakes (see S. 336), S753 [18JA]

Corzine, Jon S.: extend best wishes and express hope for his speedy and complete recovery from auto accident (see S. Res. 157), S4676 [18AP]

Courts: restore right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror (see S. 185), S4600 [17AP]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 1105), S4437 [12AP]

———require listing of cruelty to animals as a separate offense category by National Incident Based Reporting System, Uniform Crime Reporting Program, and Law Enforcement National Data Exchange Program (see S. 2439), S15062 [10DE]

———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see S. 261), S445 [11JA]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 474), S3706 [23MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: augment State and local efforts to prevent the establishment or spread of plant pests that endanger agriculture, environment, and the economy (see S. 949), S3516 [21MR]

———provide loans to local governments to manage the costs of combating infestation of trees with emerald ash borer (see S. 1717), S8610 [27JN]

Dept. of Education: award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see S. 1895), S11953 [21SE]

———improve 21st Century Community Learning Centers (see S. 1557), S7547 [12JN]

———reauthorize the Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Program (see S. 1592), S7732 [14JN]

Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for the health centers program (see S. 901), S6193 [16MY]

———establish the School-Based Health Clinic Program (see S. 600), S10903 [3AU]

———reauthorize Healthy Start Program (see S. 1760), S11854 [20SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a Deputy Sec. for Management (see S. 547), S1848 [12FE]

Dept. of HUD: authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing and increase funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (see S. 1733), S12380 [1OC]

———reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (see S. 829), S2898 [8MR]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see S. 1237), S5564 [3MY]

———authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) (see S. 231), S283 [9JA]

Developing countries: provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see S. 1418), S13580 [30OC]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see S. 1183), S4841 [23AP]

Discrimination: clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the compensation decision or other practice (see S. 1843), S11053 [4SE]

Diseases: establish an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis registry (see S. 1382), S13438 [25OC]

———increase assistance to countries for the prevention, treatment, and control of tuberculosis (see S. 968), S8692 [28JN]

Drugs: remove market exclusivity for certain drugs in order to enhance competition, improve access to generic drugs, and reduce consumer prices (see S. 1088), S4479 [16AP]

———target cocaine kingpins and address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine (see S. 1711), S13193 [22OC]

Eagleton, Thomas F.: tribute (see S. Res. 97), S2694 [6MR]

Economy: invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. in the global economy (see S. 761), S4751 [19AP]

Education: extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see S. 883), S4307 [10AP]

———improve college access and opportunity by increasing Pell Grants and reforming student loan programs (see S. 7), S36 [4JA]

———increase maximum amount of Pell Grant (see S. 899), S3199 [15MR]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see S. 442), S5498 [2MY]

Elections: prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections (see S. 453), S2694 [6MR]

———provide for interregional primary elections and caucuses for the selection of delegates to political party Presidential nominating conventions (see S. 2024), S11213 [6SE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend small rural school achievement program and the rural and low-income school program (see S. 2051), S12434 [2OC]

———ensure that participants in the Troops to Teachers program may teach at a range of eligible schools (see S. 769), S4380 [11AP]

Employment: provide for paid sick leave in order to address the health needs of individuals and family members (see S. 910), S3199 [15MR]

Endangered Species Day: designate (see S. Res. 125), S3835 [27MR]

FAA: preserve Essential Air Service Program (see S. 435), S1327 [30JA]

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see S. 625), S2695 [6MR]

Federal employees: affirm protection from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and repudiate any assertion to the contrary (see S. 1345), S5869 [9MY]

———clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (see S. 274), S445 [11JA]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see S. 2521), S16005 [19DE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see S. 1870), S9916 [25JY]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 126), S3835 [27MR]

Firearms: increase Federal regulation of .50 caliber sniper rifles (see S. 1331), S5716 [8MY]

Ford, Gerald R.: tribute (see S. Res. 19), S41 [4JA]

Foreign trade: address impact of globalization, reauthorize trade adjustment assistance, and extend trade adjustment assistance to service workers, communities, firms, and farmers (see S. 1848), S9774 [23JY]

———application of countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see S. 974), S3607 [22MR]

———prevent illegal logging practices (see S. 1930), S13438 [25OC]

———provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy and clarify the definition of manipulation with respect to currency (see S. 796), S2795 [7MR]

Gonzales, Attorney General: express no confidence in performance of duties and urge the President to request his resignation (see S.J. Res. 14), S6846 [24MY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 95), S2694 [6MR]

Health: expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce the number of abortions and improve access to women's health care (see S. 21), S3517 [21MR]

———improve access to emergency medical services through medical liability reform and additional Medicare payments (see S. 1003), S5499 [2MY]

———prohibit discrimination by group health plans and employers based on genetic information (see S. 358), S13152 [19OC]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (see S. 5), S36 [4JA]

Higher Education Act: provide additional support to students to decrease debt (see S. 359), S1522 [1FE]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see S. Res. 299), S13991 [6NO]

Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance (see S. Res. 142), S4304 [10AP]

Homeless Assistance Act: reauthorize (see S. 1518), S6845 [24MY]

House of Representatives: provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat (see S. 1257), S7453 [11JN]

Housing: provide better assistance to low- and moderate-income families (see S. 1386), S9614 [19JY]

Hunger: encourage effective use of community resources to combat hunger and the root causes of hunger by creating opportunity through food recovery and job training (see S. 1575), S7332 [7JN]

———reduce (see S. 1172), S7072 [5JN]

Immigration: extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see S. 988), S3750 [26MR]

———improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the U.S. (see S. 340), S2230 [26FE]

———increase number of Iraqi and Afghani translators and interpreters who may be admitted to the U.S. as special immigrants (see S. 1104), S4437 [12AP]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (see S. 1200), S12937 [16OC]

Inspector General Act: enhance independence of Inspectors General and create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (see S. 2324), S14489 [15NO]

Intellectual property: improve management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement (see S. 522), S7004 [4JN]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see S. 311), S670 [17JA]

Iraq: assist certain Iraqis who have worked directly with, or are threatened by their association with, the U.S. (see S. 1651), S7887 [19JN]

———call for redeployment of troops and a shift in political and diplomatic strategy for stabilizing Iraq (see S.J. Res. 9), S2899 [8MR]

IRS: prohibit use of private debt collection companies (see S. 335), S753 [18JA]

Johnson, Claudia Taylor (Lady Bird): tribute (see S. Res. 271), S9211 [13JY]

Johnson, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 306), S11116 [5SE]

Jordan, Barbara: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Res. 269), S9135 [12JY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 231), S7545 [12JN]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see S. 1041), S4160 [29MR]

Lebanon: support free and fair Presidential elections without intimidation or foreign interference, security from terrorists, and democracy and reconstruction efforts (see S. Res. 353), S13078 [18OC]

Libya: require periodic reports on claims related to acts of terrorism against Americans perpetrated or supported by the Libyan government (see S. 1839), S9613 [19JY]

Lieutenant Colonel Clement C. Van Wagoner Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Alpena, MI: designate (see S. 2339), S14285 [13NO]

Lott, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S15911 [18DE]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance (see S. Res. 29), S509 [12JA]

Medicaid: improve requirements for items and services furnished in or through an educational program or setting to children, including children with developmental, physical, or mental health needs (see S. 578), S1902 [13FE]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see S. 860), S4810 [20AP]

———provide for congressional disapproval of a rule on cost limits for providers operated by units of government (see S.J. Res. 18), S12288 [27SE]

———restore and protect access to discount drug prices for university-based and safety-net clinics (see S. 2347), S15139 [11DE]

Medicare: extend compliance threshold used to determine eligibility of hospitals for designation as an inpatient rehabilitation facility (see S. 543), S2489 [1MR]

———include provider payments in the Federal Payment Levy Program and the Treasury Offset Program in order to collect tax debt and other outstanding Federal debt from delinquent providers (see S. 1307), S5562 [3MY]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see S. 1842), S9658 [20JY]

———provide continued coverage for immunosuppressive drugs furnished to beneficiaries that have received a kidney transplant and whose coverage would otherwise expire (see S. 2320), S14193 [8NO]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see S. 3), S2165 [16FE]

Medicare/Medicaid: reduce cost-sharing for certain dual eligible populations under the prescription drug benefit (see S. 1107), S9263 [16JY]

———require background checks for nursing facility and other long-term care facility employees (see S. 1577), S7333 [7JN]

Mental health: provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services (see S. 558), S2356 [28FE]

Michigan State University: tribute to men's hockey team (see S. Res. 144), S4305 [10AP]

Middle East: support the Israeli-Palestinian peace process (see S. Res. 321), S11751 [19SE]

Millender-McDonald, Juanita: tribute (see S. Res. 165), S4841 [23AP]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 2), S36 [4JA]

Motley, Constance Baker: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1317), S5655 [7MY]

Motor vehicles: mint coins in commemoration of the Model T Ford automobile and the 100th anniversary of the Highland Park Plant, MI, the birthplace of the assembly line (see S. 587), S1958 [14FE]

Music and dance: recognize the African American spiritual as a national treasure (see S. Res. 69), S1576 [5FE]

NAACP: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 10), S1848 [12FE]

NASA: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 2159), S14063 [7NO]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 384), S14488 [15NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 384), S14488 [15NO]

National and Global Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 158), S4676 [18AP]

National Archives and Records Administration: establish a servitude and emancipation archival research database (see S. 295), S578 [16JA]

National Boating Day: designate (see S. Res. 235), S8303 [22JN]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 316), S11414 [11SE]

National Clean Beaches Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 243), S8061 [20JN]

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service: lower U.S. flags to half-staff (see S. Res. 171), S5307 [30AP]

National First Responder Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 215), S7792 [15JN]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 291), S10605 [1AU]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 186), S5562 [3MY]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see S. 579), S6055 [14MY]

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: redesignate as National Institute on Alcohol Disorders and Health (see S. 1011), S15912 [18DE]

National Institute on Drug Abuse: redesignate as National Institute on Diseases of Addiction (see S. 1011), S15912 [18DE]

National Medal of Honor Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 12), S2024 [15FE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 61), S1411 [31JA]

National Methamphetamine Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 366), S13768 [5NO]

National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 163), S4809 [20AP]

National Trails System Act: clarify Federal authority relative to land acquisition from willing sellers for the majority of trails (see S. 169), S40 [4JA]

National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act: provide additional staff and oversight of funds to carry out the Act (see S. 1709), S8610 [27JN]

Native Americans: Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (see S. 1956), S10787 [2AU]

———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see S. 1494), S8232 [21JN]

NLRB: modify definition of supervisor to clarify labor rights and protections of employees (see S. 969), S12380 [1OC]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: establish position of Trade Enforcement Officer and a Trade Enforcement Division and require identification of trade enforcement priorities (see S. 445), S1409 [31JA]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: enhance the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program (see S. 368), S3608 [22MR]

Parks, Rosa: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. 1713), S8610 [27JN] (see S. Con. Res. 44), S11505 [12SE]

Patterson, Gilbert E.: tribute (see S. Res. 133), S4047 [28MR]

Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see S. 879), S3124 [14MR]

Pharmaceuticals: importation of prescription drugs (see S. 242), S358 [10JA]

Power resources: 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. 3), S2489 [1MR]

Presque Isle Township, MI: provide for the return of the Fresnel Lens to the lantern room atop the Presque Isle Light Station Lighthouse (see S. 490), S1576 [5FE]

Public documents: enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public (see S. 2291), S13684 [1NO]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see S. Res. 150), S4600 [17AP]

Roads and highways: support goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road crash victims (see S. Con. Res. 39), S8062 [20JN]

Saudi Arabia: urge to overturn the sentence against rape victim known as the ``Qatif Girl'' (see S. Res. 406), S15651 [14DE]

SBA: reauthorize loan programs (see S. 1256), S5390 [1MY]

Schindler, Oskar: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Res. 111), S3272 [19MR]

Securities Exchange Act: provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation (see S. 1181), S5564 [3MY]

Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 223), S282 [9JA]

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation: establish (see S. 991), S3835 [27MR]

Senior citizens: modify the eligibility criteria for supplemental foods provided under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (see S. 1090), S7731 [14JN]

Small business: establish a multiagency campaign to educate small business concerns about health insurance options available to children (see S. 1714), S8945 [10JY]

Social Security: ensure payment under Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program for covered items and services furnished by school-based health clinics (see S. 1669), S8061 [20JN]

———extend moratorium on implementation of a rule on Federal-State financial partnership under Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program and finalization of graduate medical education rule (see S. 2460), S15234 [12DE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 206), S4810 [20AP]

Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission: establish (see S. 798), S2795 [7MR] (see S. 1079), S4304 [10AP]

Sudan: call for urgent deployment of robust and effective multinational peacekeeping mission with sufficient size, resources, leadership, and mandate to protect civilians in Darfur (see S. Res. 276), S10150 [26JY]

Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 773), S5564 [3MY]

———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see S. 819), S4307 [10AP]

———exclude from gross income discharges of indebtedness attributable to certain forgiven residential mortgage obligations (see S. 1394), S6126 [15MY]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see S. 912), S7004 [4JN]

———extend and expand benefits for businesses operating in empowerment zones, enterprise communities, or renewal communities (see S. 1627), S11328 [10SE]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 881), S7452 [11JN]

———make permanent the deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see S. 1416), S6192 [16MY]

———provide an exemption from the harbor maintenance tax for certain commercial cargo loaded or unloaded at U.S. ports in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System (see S. 1683), S8301 [22JN]

———provide for alternative motor vehicle facility bonds (see S. 1987), S10901 [3AU]

———provide that certain tax planning inventions are not patentable (see S. 2369), S14488 [15NO]

———repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property (see S. 1284), S5561 [3MY]

———require broker reporting of customer's basis in securities transactions (see S. 601), S1958 [14FE]

———restore, make permanent, and increase amount of exclusion from gross income for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see S. 1130), S4600 [17AP]

———treat controlled foreign corporations established in tax havens as domestic corporations (see S. 396), S1189 [25JA]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see S. 1155), S4675 [18AP]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see S. 211), S282 [9JA]

Terrorism: provide justice for victims of state-sponsored terrorism (see S. 1944), S12003 [24SE]

Thomas, Craig: tribute (see S. Res. 220), S7070 [5JN]

Transportation: allow additional transit systems greater flexibility with certain mass transportation projects (see S. 406), S1237 [26JA]

Treaties and agreements: urge International Commission of the International Tracing Service (ITS) to ratify Bonn Accords Treaty amendments to allow for open access to the Holocaust archives in Bad Arolsen, Germany (see S. Res. 142), S4304 [10AP]

U.S. attorneys: preserve independence (see S. 214), S2489 [1MR]

Unemployment: provide for special transfers of funds to States to promote certain improvements in State unemployment compensation laws (see S. 1871), S10790 [2AU]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 117), S3608 [22MR] (see S. Res. 122), S3706 [23MR]

Virginia Tech University: express condolences to victims and the university community impacted by campus shootings (see S. Res. 149), S4478 [16AP]

Week of the Young Child: designate (see S. Res. 164), S4809 [20AP]

Willis, William K.: tribute (see S. Res. 415), S15911 [18DE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 10), S3835 [27MR]

———improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see S. 573), S3273 [19MR]

Woods, Harriett: tribute (see S. Res. 96), S2694 [6MR]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 903), S9614 [19JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: establish a comprehensive policy on the care and management of wounded warriors to enhance care and improve transition from care by the Dept. of Defense to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see S. 1606), S7638 [13JN]

———oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (see S. 470), S1410 [31JA]

Banks Desutter, Alexandrea S.: relief (see S. 1127), S4599 [17AP]

Banks Desutter, Nicholas S.: relief (see S. 1127), S4599 [17AP]

Binaj, Almida: relief (see S. 212), S282 [9JA]

Binaj, Anxhela: relief (see S. 212), S282 [9JA]

Binaj, Erina: relief (see S. 212), S282 [9JA]

Binaj, Perlat: relief (see S. 212), S282 [9JA]

Business and industry: allow for regulation of electronic energy commodity trading conducted by large traders and prevent price manipulation and excessive speculation in the trading of energy commodities (see S. 2058), S11585 [17SE]

Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see S. Res. 115), S3517 [21MR] (see S. Res. 118), S3608 [22MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Tuskegee Airmen (see S. Con. Res. 15), S2488 [1MR]

Chukwueke, Sopuruchi: relief (see S. 2016), S11051 [4SE]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 48), S1327 [30JA]

Credit cards: prevent unfair practices in accounts (see S. 1395), S6126 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 1547), S7070 [5JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (see S. 567), S1902 [13FE] (see S. 1548), S7070 [5JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military construction (see S. 1549), S7070 [5JN]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for defense activities (see S. 1550), S7070 [5JN]

Derani, Maha F.: relief (see S. 213), S282 [9JA]

Derani, Mohamad: relief (see S. 213), S282 [9JA]

Derani, Tarek: relief (see S. 213), S282 [9JA]

Dodaj, Anton: relief (see S. 210), S282 [9JA]

Dodaj, Franc: relief (see S. 210), S282 [9JA]

Dodaj, Gjyljana: relief (see S. 210), S282 [9JA]

Dodaj, Kristjan: relief (see S. 210), S282 [9JA]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: allow private sector businesses to compete for Federal procurement contracts (see S. 705), S2355 [28FE]

Fish and fishing: add certain species of carp to the list of injurious species that are prohibited from being imported or shipped (see S. 726), S2488 [1MR]

Flag—U.S.: authorize the Governor of a State, territory, or possession to order the National flag be flown at half-staff following an active duty death of an Armed Forces member from the Governor's jurisdiction (see S. 720), S2487 [1MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists outside the U.S. without court-approved warrants (see S. 2011), S10902 [3AU]

Foung, Genevieve C.: relief (see S. 1648), S7887 [19JN]

Great Lakes: establish a collaborative protection program (see S. 791), S2795 [7MR]

Hadad, Luay Lufti: relief (see S. 208), S282 [9JA]

Keweenaw National Historical Park: decrease matching funds requirement and authorize further appropriations (see S. 189), S41 [4JA]

Native Americans: expedite review of Federal recognition entitlement for Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians of Michigan (see S. 1058), S4160 [29MR]

Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 725), S2488 [1MR]

Organ donation: clarify that kidney paired donation does not involve the transfer of a human organ for valuable consideration (see S. 487), S1522 [1FE]

Parlak, Ibrahim: relief (see S. 313), S671 [17JA]

Presque Isle Township, MI: provide for the return of the Fresnel Lens to the lantern room atop the Presque Isle Light Station Lighthouse (see S. 1796), S9469 [17JY]

Sanchez-Diaz, Marcos A.: relief (see S. 209), S282 [9JA]

Small business: provide low interest loans to nonprofit, community-based lending intermediaries and mid-size loans to small business concerns (see S. 985), S3750 [26MR]

Taxation: provide that corporate tax benefits based upon stock option compensation expenses be consistent with accounting expenses shown in corporate financial statements for such compensation (see S. 2116), S12334 [28SE]

———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see S. 681), S2204 [17FE]

———simplify, modernize, and improve public notice of and access to tax lien information by providing for a national, Internet accessible, filing system for Federal tax liens (see S. 1124), S4599 [17AP]

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve: expand boundaries (see S. 2281), S13684 [1NO]

Valera Lopez, Josephina: relief (see S. 314), S671 [17JA]

Vang, Caroline (see S. 1648), S7887 [19JN]

Vang, Guy: relief (see S. 1648), S7887 [19JN]

Vang, Meline (Melanie) (see S. 1648), S7887 [19JN]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 20), S1890 [13FE]

Armed Forces: oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (S. 470), motion to proceed, S1513 [1FE], S1566 [5FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), S8918 [10JY], S8980 [11JY], S9239 [16JY], S9434 [17JY], S11569 [17SE], S11697 [19SE]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), motion to proceed, S8602 [27JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3222), S12416 [2OC]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations (H.R. 4156), motion to proceed, S14474 [15NO], S14591 [16NO]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: reauthorize and amend prescription drug user fee provisions (S. 1082), S5387 [1MY], S5531 [3MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: modernize and streamline (S. 2248), motion to proceed, S15647 [14DE], S15726 [17DE]

Gonzales, Attorney General: express no confidence in performance of duties and urge the President to request his resignation (S.J. Res. 14), motion to proceed, S7152 [6JN], S7441 [11JN]

Immigration: reform (S. 1348), motion to proceed, S6077 [14MY], S6387 [21MY]

Iraq: call for redeployment of troops and a shift in political and diplomatic strategy for stabilizing Iraq (S.J. Res. 9), motion to proceed, S3011 [12MR], S3085 [14MR]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations (S. 4), motion to proceed, S2245, S2246 [27FE]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3996), motion to proceed, S14731 [4DE], S14814 [6DE]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 1495), S6121 [15MY]

Cost Estimates

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1547): CBO, S8895-S8902 [10JY]

Letters

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths: by, S15600 [14DE]

Establish a comprehensive policy on care and management of wounded warriors to enhance care and improve transition from care by Dept. of Defense to Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Joseph L. Barnes, Fleet Reserve Association, S9088 [12JY]

Intelligence services appropriations: by, Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1048 [24JA], S6994 [4JN], S7789 [15JN]

Iraq policy: by, S3093 [14MR]

———Condoleeza Rice, Sec. of State, S3093 [14MR]

Iraq Policy Committee on National Security agreement to political, security, and economic benchmarks and associated timeline: Condoleezza Rice, Sec. of State, S9330 [17JY]

———by, Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S9330 [17JY]

Iraqi Government benchmarks for political settlement and national reconciliation: by, Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S11808 [20SE]

———Condoleezza Rice, Sec. of State, S11807, S11808 [20SE]

Prohibit injection of carbon monoxide in meat products: several consumer advocacy groups, S4432 [12AP]

Urge end to commercial hunt for seals in Canada: Nancy J. Powell, Dept. of State, S3533 [21MR], S3630 [22MR]

Lists

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) staff members, S12372 [1OC], S15602 [14DE]

Press releases

Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Applauds Senate Armed Services Committee for New Legislation To Assist Severely Wounded Servicemembers: Wounded Warrior Project (organization), S9088 [12JY]

Privilege of the floor

Asmita, S9224 [13JY]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) staff, S15598 [14DE]

Roberts, Melanie, S4385 [11AP]

Sullivan, Mark, S9224 [13JY]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), S15443, S15446, S15447 [13DE], S15634 [14DE]

Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S15853, S15854, S15857, S15858, S15860, S15875 [18DE], S15977 [19DE]

Armed Forces: ensure provision of the necessary resources to carry out their mission in Iraq (S. Con. Res. 20), S3176 [15MR]

———ensure provision of the necessary resources to carry out their mission in Iraq and promote a comprehensive regional diplomatic solution in Iraq, S4005 [28MR]

———establish a comprehensive policy on the care and management of wounded warriors to enhance care and improve transition from care by the Dept. of Defense to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S9086, S9115 [12JY]

———improve management of medical care, personnel actions, and quality of life issues for members receiving medical care in an outpatient status, S11637 [18SE]

———improve management of medical care, personnel actions, and quality of life issues for members receiving medical care in an outpatient status (H.R. 1538), S9858 [25JY]

———oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq, S1208, S1212 [26JA]

———oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (S. 470), motion to proceed, S1563 [5FE]

———oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (S. Con. Res. 2), S704 [17JA]

———provide for the reduction and transition of U.S. forces in Iraq, S9197 [13JY], S9319, S9320, S9328, S9329, S9346, S9347, S9348, S9432 [17JY], S11806, S11808 [20SE], S11920 [21SE]

———restore and enhance the capabilities and readiness of U.S. forces and provide support to military personnel (S. 8), S19 [4JA]

———specify minimum time periods between deployment of units and members of the military to Iraq and Afghanistan, S8973, S8977, S9009 [11JY], S11728 [19SE]

———support all members and condemn attacks on the honor, integrity, and patriotism of any individual who has served honorably, S11784 [20SE]

———support and protect those who have served, oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq, and require the President to submit monthly reports on U.S. policy and military operations in Iraq (S. 574), motion to proceed, S2193 [17FE]

———take no action to undermine safety or impact ability to complete assigned or future missions (S. Res. 107), S3176 [15MR]

———transition to limited set of missions in Iraq, S15853, S15854, S15857, S15858, S15860 [18DE], S15977 [19DE]

Assault weapons: extend ban on production of assault weapons, S2558 [2MR], S3347 [20MR], S14479 [15NO]

———reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices, S15993 [19DE]

Black History Month: observance, S2017 [15FE]

Budget: allocation of funds, S11031 [4SE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2007-2012 (S. Con. Res. 21), S3687 [23MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2007-2012 (S. Con. Res. 21), conference report, S6237 [17MY]

———manufacturing initiatives funding, S3687 [23MR]

Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (S. Res. 115), S3532 [21MR]

———urge end to commercial hunt for seals (S. Res. 118), S3630 [22MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: acceptance by Committee on the Library (Joint) of a bust of Sojourner Truth and display of the bust in the Capitol rotunda, S2017 [15FE]

Casey, George W., Jr.: nomination to be General, U.S. Army, and assignment as Army Chief of Staff, S1684, S1687 [7FE], S1738 [8FE]

Classified information: encourage the disclosure to Congress of certain classified and related information, S3053 [13MR]

Commission on Wartime Contracting: establish, S12104, S12105 [26SE], S12259 [27SE], S12366 [1OC]

Commodity Exchange Act: promote legal certainty, enhance competition, and reduce systemic risk in markets for futures and over-the-counter derivatives, S15443, S15446, S15447 [13DE]

Congress: moral obligation to offset the cost of new government programs and initiatives, S5045 [25AP]

———provide greater transparency in the legislative process (S. 1), S342 [10JA], S428 [11JA], S568 [16JA], S740 [18JA], S1185 [25JA], S10702 [2AU]

———provide transparency and integrity in the earmark process, S428 [11JA], S568 [16JA]

Courts: restore right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror, S9076 [12JY], S11693 [19SE]

Credit cards: prevent unfair practices in accounts (S. 1395), S6131-S6135 [15MY]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, S11632 [18SE], S12201 [27SE]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, S2558 [2MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: Asparagus Market Loss program funding, S15634 [14DE]

Dept. of Defense: Army Automotive Research, Development, and Engineering Center funding, S12512 [3OC]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), S8894, S8913, S8921 [10JY], S8973, S8977, S8981, S8986, S8999, S9000, S9001, S9002, S9005, S9006, S9009 [11JY], S9076, S9080, S9083, S9085, S9086, S9087, S9091, S9101, S9102, S9103, S9113, S9115 [12JY], S9197, S9198 [13JY], S9237 [16JY], S9302, S9303, S9319, S9320, S9328, S9329, S9335, S9346, S9347, S9348, S9432 [17JY], S11541, S11558, S11559 [17SE], S11632, S11637 [18SE], S11693, S11720, S11728, S11736 [19SE], S11782, S11784, S11787, S11800, S11801, S11802, S11806, S11808, S11821 [20SE], S11920 [21SE], S12028, S12033 [25SE], S12094, S12096, S12104, S12105, S12121 [26SE], S12201, S12259, S12261, S12271 [27SE], S12321, S12327, S12328, S12329 [28SE], S12363, S12364, S12365, S12366, S12368, S12371 [1OC]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), conference report, S15598, S15609, S15611, S15616, S15618 [14DE]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), unanimous-consent agreement, S11806 [20SE]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), unanimous-consent request, S12092 [26SE]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (S. 567), S1911 [13FE]

———combat vehicle and automotive technology research and development funding, S12520 [3OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3222), S12512, S12520 [3OC], S12768 [4OC]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations, S15858, S15860 [18DE]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations (H.R. 4156), motion to proceed, S14579 [16NO]

———naming of CVN-78 Naval aircraft carrier as the U.S.S. Gerald Ford, S210 [8JA]

———prohibit the use of earmarks to award no bid contracts and noncompetitive grants, S15609 [14DE]

———require implementation of certain requirements before allowing private competition for Federal contracts, S12365 [1OC]

Dept. of Energy: make certain loan guarantees for advanced energy conservation and efficiency technology projects, S15875 [18DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), S10113, S10114 [26JY]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2764), House amendment, S15853, S15854, S15857, S15858, S15860, S15875 [18DE], S15977 [19DE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3043), S13068 [18OC], S13356 [24OC]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3074), S11470 [12SE]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of B. Benedict Glazer Elementary School, S8059 [20JN]

———anniversary of Detroit Repertory Theatre, S14057 [7NO]

———tribute to Joshua Project to combat gun violence, S1186 [25JA]

Economy: invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. in the global economy (S. 761), S5045, S5066, S5067 [25AP]

———invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 2272), S12920 [16OC]

FBI: improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, S5073 [25AP]

———improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (H.R. 2640), unanimous-consent agreement, S12324 [28SE]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: allow private sector businesses to compete for Federal procurement contracts (S. 705), S2362 [28FE]

Firearms: gun control, S351 [10JA], S1516 [1FE], S2018 [15FE], S2968 [9MR], S4155 [29MR], S5073 [25AP], S5615 [4MY], S6013 [11MY], S8298 [22JN], S10310 [30JY], S11950 [21SE], S13573 [30OC]

———increase Federal regulation of .50 caliber sniper rifles, S4433 [12AP]

———authorize the Governor of a State, territory, or possession to order the National flag be flown at half-staff following an active duty death of an Armed Forces member from the Governor's jurisdiction (S. 720), S2490 [1MR]

Flint, MI: anniversary of New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church, S7001 [4JN]

Food industry: prohibit injection of carbon monoxide in meat products, S4431 [12AP]

Ford, Gerald R.: tribute (S. Res. 19), S210 [8JA]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists outside the U.S. without court-approved warrants (S. 1927), S10864 [3AU]

———amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists outside the U.S. without court-approved warrants (S. 2011), S10864 [3AU]

Gladstone, MI: tribute to Gladstone Major Girls' All-Stars softball team, S11575 [17SE]

Grand Traverse, MI: anniversary of Congregation Beth El, S7728 [14JN]

Grand Valley State University: tribute to football team, S668 [17JA]

Great Lakes: establish a collaborative protection program (S. 791), S2800 [7MR]

Guardian Industries Corp.: anniversary, S2895 [8MR]

Health: provide for embryonic stem cell research (S. 5), S4339 [11AP]

Higher Education Act: extend programs (S. 1642), S9799 [24JY]

Illinois: harbor dredging projects funding, S6178 [16MY]

Immigration: reform (S. 1639), S8661 [28JN]

———strengthen enforcement of laws and gain operational control over U.S. borders, S10113 [26JY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (S. 372), S4575 [17AP]

Iraq: assist certain Iraqis who have worked directly with, or are threatened by their association with, the U.S., S12321 [28SE], S15611 [14DE]

———call for redeployment of troops and a shift in political and diplomatic strategy for stabilizing Iraq, S3811 [27MR], S12328 [28SE]

———call for redeployment of troops and a shift in political and diplomatic strategy for stabilizing Iraq (S.J. Res. 9), S3090 [14MR], S3176 [15MR]

———call for redeployment of troops and a shift in political and diplomatic strategy for stabilizing Iraq (S.J. Res. 9), motion to proceed, S3081, S3094 [14MR]

———commit to strategy that will not leave a failed state and avoid passing legislation that will undermine the military's ability to prevent a failed state, S9319, S9320 [17JY]

———investigation into private security contractors, S12366 [1OC]

———provide for military readiness, reports on progress toward certain benchmarks, and Presidential waiver authority relative to redeployment, S6163 [16MY]

———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces, S11800 [20SE], S14579 [16NO]

———support federalism in Iraq, S12033 [25SE]

———support federalism in Iraq relative to Iraqi Constitutional Review Commission recommendations, S12094 [26SE]

Jonker, Robert J.: nomination to be district judge, S8784 [9JY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (S. Res. 231), S7845 [19JN]

Lobbyists: repeal reporting and disclosure requirements imposed on paid efforts to stimulate grassroots lobbying, S740 [18JA]

———require foreign lobbyists to file disclosures electronically and make database accessible to the public, S1185 [25JA]

———require paid lobbyists to report all expenditures, S1185 [25JA]

Lute, Douglas E.: nomination to be Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Iraq and Afghanistan, S8662 [28JN]

Maloney, Paul L.: nomination to be district judge, S8784 [9JY]

Mayors Against Illegal Guns (organization): tribute, S1776 [8FE]

Medicare: include provider payments in the Federal Payment Levy Program and the Treasury Offset Program in order to collect tax debt and other outstanding Federal debt from delinquent providers (S. 1307), S5601 [3MY]

Michigan: anniversary of Mackinac Bridge, S13679 [1NO]

Michigan State University: tribute to men's hockey team (S. Res. 144), S4314 [10AP]

Michigan (U.S.S.): recommission, S7446 [11JN]

Middle East: require a report on role of Iranian government in attacks against coalition forces in Iraq, S8986, S9000, S9002 [11JY]

Midland, MI: anniversary of Temple Beth El, S15028 [7DE]

Minimum wage: level (H.R. 2), S1489 [1FE]

Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S15385, S15386 [13DE]

———increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards and improve passenger automobile and light truck fuel economy and safety, S8204 [21JN], S15006 [7DE]

Mukasey, Michael B.: nomination to be Attorney General, S14169 [8NO]

———views on whether certain interrogation techniques meet the definition of torture, S14169 [8NO]

National Campaign To Stop Violence (organization): tribute to Do the Write Thing Challenge national finalists from Detroit, MI, S7001 [4JN]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations (H.R. 1), conference report, S10124 [26JY]

———implement recommendations (S. 4), S3052 [13MR]

National security: increase congressional oversight of intelligence programs and ensure intelligence community assessments are objective and uninfluenced by policy goals of the administration, S3052 [13MR]

Native Americans: expedite review of Federal recognition entitlement for Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians of Michigan (S. 1058), S4191 [29MR]

Neff, Janet T.: nomination to be district judge, S8784 [9JY]

NIST: Advanced Technology Program funding, S5067 [25AP]

NOAA: promote accountability and transparency within the grants program, S5066 [25AP]

Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act: reauthorize and improve (S. 725), S2491 [1MR]

Nussle, Jim: nomination to be OMB Director, S11031 [4SE]

O'Grady, Liam: nomination to be district judge, S8784 [9JY]

Organ donation: clarify that kidney paired donation does not involve the transfer of a human organ for valuable consideration (H.R. 710), S8879 [9JY], S14827 [6DE]

Parks, Rosa: direct the Committee on the Library (Joint) to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks for placement in the U.S. Capitol, S2017 [15FE]

Petraeus, David H.: commend military service and leadership and condemn efforts of certain persons questioning his honesty, integrity, and service, S11784 [20SE]

———nomination to be General, U.S. Army, and assignment as Commander, Multinational Force—Iraq, S1208, S1209 [26JA]

Political ethics: prohibit employment of family members of a candidate or Federal office holder by certain political committees, S342 [10JA]

———invest in renewable and alternative energy resources, promote new technologies, improve efficiency, and create a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve (H.R. 6), House amendment, S15006 [7DE], S15385, S15386, S15427 [13DE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S12324 [28SE]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S8667 [28JN]

Research: intensify research to derive human pluripotent stem cell lines (S. 30), S4339 [11AP]

Roads and highways: provide funding for bridge replacement and rehabilitation, S11470 [12SE]

Roughead, Gary: nomination to be Chief of Naval Operations, S12326 [28SE]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3093), S12920 [16OC]

Securities: require brokers report cost basis of securities sold to their clients on 1099 forms, S14772 [5DE]

———require hedge fund managers pay taxes on earnings from deferred offshore compensation, S14772 [5DE]

———tax treatment of investment income received by hedge fund managers as ordinary income, S14772 [5DE]

Social Security: extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3963), S13672 [1NO]

———prohibit payment of benefits to individuals that have used a fraudulent Social Security number, S13356 [24OC]

———provide funding and incentives to increase enrollment of uninsured children under Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program, S10758 [2AU]

———reauthorize State Children's Health Insurance Program, S10758 [2AU], S12233 [27SE]

Southwick, Leslie H.: nomination to be circuit judge, S13292 [24OC]

Staff: tribute, S15977 [19DE]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3996), motion to proceed, S14772 [5DE]

———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax, S14772 [5DE]

———provide relief for small businesses (H.R. 976), S10758 [2AU]

———provide relief for small businesses (H.R. 976), House amendments, S12233 [27SE]

———provide that corporate tax benefits based upon stock option compensation expenses be consistent with accounting expenses shown in corporate financial statements for such compensation (S. 2116), S12335-S12339 [28SE]

———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (S. 681), S2206 [17FE]

———simplify, modernize, and improve public notice of and access to tax lien information by providing for a national, Internet accessible, filing system for Federal tax liens (S. 1124), S4604 [17AP]

Terrorism: bring Osama bin Laden and other leaders of al-Qaeda to justice, S9085 [12JY]

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve: expand boundaries (S. 2281), S13686 [1NO]

U.S. attorneys: preserve independence (S. 214), S3303 [20MR]

U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement: implementation (H.R. 3688), S14721 [4DE]

Virginia Tech University: express condolences to victims and the university community impacted by campus shootings, S4807 [20AP]

Votes: position on missed, S10540 [1AU]

———provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 1495), conference report, S11989 [24SE]

Watersmeet, MI: tribute, S15993 [19DE]

Workforce Investment Act: funding, S13068 [18OC]

Reports

Virginia Tech Review Panel Recommendations, S11950 [21SE]

Reports filed

Air Force Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1056 [24JA], S1626 [6FE], S2272, S2273 [27FE], S3199 [15MR], S4046 [28MR], S5085 [25AP], S6548, S6549 [23MY], S8410 [26JN], S10422, S10423 [31JY], S10786 [2AU], S12285 [27SE], S13579 [30OC], S14487 [15NO], S15909, S15910 [18DE]

Army Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1056 [24JA], S1626 [6FE], S2272, S2273 [27FE], S3199 [15MR], S4046 [28MR], S5085 [25AP], S6548, S6549 [23MY], S8410, S8411 [26JN], S10422, S10423 [31JY], S10786 [2AU], S12285, S12286 [27SE], S13579 [30OC], S14487 [15NO], S15909, S15910 [18DE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1547) (S. Rept. 110-77), S7070 [5JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1548), S7070 [5JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1549), S7070 [5JN]

Dept. of Energy Appropriations for Defense Activities: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1550), S7070 [5JN]

Dignified Treatment of Wounded Warriors Act: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1606), S7809 [18JN]

Expenditures: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Res. 48), S1326 [30JA]

Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1538) (S. Rept. 110-92), S8409 [26JN]

———Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 372) (S. Rept. 110-5), S1780 [8FE]

Marine Corps Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1056 [24JA], S2272, S2273 [27FE], S4046 [28MR], S5085 [25AP], S6548 [23MY], S8410 [26JN], S10786 [2AU], S12285, S12286 [27SE], S13579 [30OC], S14487 [15NO]

Navy Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1056 [24JA], S2273 [27FE], S3199 [15MR], S4046 [28MR], S5085 [25AP], S6548, S6549 [23MY], S8410, S8411 [26JN], S10422, S10423 [31JY], S10786 [2AU], S12285, S12286 [27SE], S13579 [30OC], S14487 [15NO], S15910 [18DE]

Nomination of Claude M. Kicklighter To Be Dept. of Defense Inspector General: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S4046 [28MR]

Nomination of Craig W. Duehring To Be Assistant Sec. of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S15909 [18DE]

Nomination of Douglas A. Brook To Be Assistant Sec. of the Navy for Financial Management: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S14487 [15NO]

Nomination of George W. Casey, Jr., To Be General, U.S. Army, and Assignment as Army Chief of Staff: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1626 [6FE]

Nomination of James J. Shinn To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S15909 [18DE]

Nomination of James R. Clapper, Jr., To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Intelligence: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S4046 [28MR]

Nomination of John H. Gibson To Be Assistant Sec. of the Air Force for Financial Management: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S15909 [18DE]

Nomination of John J. Young, Jr., To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S14487 [15NO]

Nomination of Mary Beth Long To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for International Security Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S15909 [18DE]

Nomination of Michael G. Vickers To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S8410 [26JN]

Nomination of Pete Geren To Be Sec. of the Army: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S8410 [26JN]

Nomination of Robert L. Smolen To Be National Nuclear Security Administration Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S14487 [15NO]

Nomination of S. Ward Casscells To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Health Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S4046 [28MR]

Nomination of Thomas P. D'Agostino To Be Under Sec. of Energy for Nuclear Security: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S8410 [26JN]

Nomination of W. Craig Vanderwagen To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Preparedness and Response: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S3199 [15MR]

Nomination of William C. Ostendorff To Be National Nuclear Security Administration Principal Deputy Administrator: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S4046 [28MR]

Nomination of William J. Fallon To Be Admiral, U.S. Navy, and Assignment as Commander, U.S. Central Command: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1626 [6FE]

Oppose Escalation of U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 2), S1056 [24JA]

Rules

Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1324 [30JA]

Statements

Nomination of George W. Casey, Jr., To Be General, U.S. Army, and Assignment as Army Chief of Staff: Senator Webb, S1739 [8FE]

Summaries

Close the Enron Loophole Act (S. 2058), S11600 [17SE]

Ending Corporate Tax Favors for Stock Options Act (S. 2116), S12339 [28SE]

Tax Lien Simplification Act (S. 1124), S4606 [17AP]

Texts of

S. 1395, Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act, S6135-S6137 [15MY]

S. 2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act, S11597-S11600 [17SE]

S. 2116, Ending Corporate Tax Favors for Stock Options Act, S12339 [28SE]

Tributes

Bryzik, Walter, S15457 [13DE]

Byrd, Senator, S15617 [14DE]

Casey, Senator, S15977 [19DE]

Coleman, Herman, S1574 [5FE]

Gramlich, Edward M., S12050 [25SE]

Koski, John, S5123 [26AP]

Leahy, Senator, S19 [4JA]

Nowicki, Bruno, S15228 [12DE]

Salazar, Senator, S15978 [19DE]

Warner, Senator, S15605 [14DE]

Wellstone, Paul D., S13403 [25OC]

Woodson, Carter G., S2017 [15FE]

Zagami, Anthony J., S824 [22JA]