COLEMAN, NORM (a Senator from Minnesota)

Amendments

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (S. Con. Res. 70), S1883 [11MR], S1939, S2000, S2013, S2014, S2019, S2023, S2025 [12MR], S2065, S2078, S2083, S2138, S2170 [13MR]

Commodity Exchange Act: prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities (S. 3268), S7188 [23JY], S7346 [24JY]

CPSC: provide greater protection for children's products and improve screening of noncompliant consumer products and effectiveness of consumer product recall programs (S. 2663), S1602 [5MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), S8133 [8SE], S8192, S8196 [9SE], S8277, S8292, S8299 [10SE], S8530, S8544, S8549 [15SE], S8950, S8958 [17SE]

Diseases: establish an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis registry (S. 1382), S9323 [23SE]

Economy: provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), S797 [7FE]

EPA: establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 3036), S5245, S5247, S5275 [5JN]

Forest Service and Depts. of the Interior and Energy: authorize certain programs and activities (S. 2483), S493 [30JA]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (S. 1200), S446 [29JA], S986 [13FE], S1010 [14FE]

Pharmaceuticals: improve regulation of Internet pharmacies (S. 980), S2301 [1AP]

Power resources: promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), S2521, S2547, S2549 [3AP], S2598 [4AP], S2637 [7AP], S5911 [19JN], S5941, S5945 [20JN], S5964, S5969 [23JN], S6027 [24JN]

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: technical corrections (H.R. 1195), S3087 [16AP], S3166 [17AP]

Appointments

Committee To Escort the President, H472 [28JA]

Senate National Security Working Group, S1391 [28FE]

Articles and editorials

401(K)s Tapped To Save Homes, Christine Dugas, USA Today, S2599 [4AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AARP: anniversary (see S. Res. 666), S9025 [18SE]

Africa: anniversary of bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania (see S. Res. 618), S7280 [24JY]

———call on relevant governments, multilateral bodies, and non-state actors in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Sudan to achieve and implement a negotiated resolution to national and regional conflicts (see S. Res. 470), S2233 [31MR]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn statements regarding Israel and the Holocaust and calling for all U.N. member States to do the same (see S. Res. 449), S919 [12FE]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 583), S5040 [4JN]

Americans With Disabilities Act: restore intent and protections (see S. 3406), S7905 [31JY]

Armed Forces: commend efforts, military leadership, and strategic success of troop surge in Iraq (see S. Res. 636), S8530 [15SE]

———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see S. 22), S1877 [11MR]

———include service after September 11, 2001, as service qualifying for the determination of a reduced eligibility age for receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see S. 2836), S2817 [9AP]

———increase number of nurses through assistance for service as nurse faculty or education as nurses (see S. 2705), S5941 [20JN]

———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see S. 1390), S1419 [29FE]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the U.S. Army and direct proceeds from sales of such coins to the establishment of the National Museum of the U.S. Army (see S. 2579), S6505 [9JY]

———mint coins in commemoration of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center (see S. 3356), S8949 [17SE]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Res. 501), S2436 [3AP]

Aung San Suu Kyi: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2631), S970 [13FE]

Aviation: allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a bankruptcy proceeding to roll over such payments into an individual retirement plan (see S. 2505), S7150 [23JY]

Bahrain: support a dialogue on and efforts to promote human rights (see S. Res. 619), S7030 [22JY]

Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action: establish (see S. 2063), S446 [29JA]

Biscet, Oscar E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2777), S2133 [13MR]

Boy Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 3070), S4793 [22MY]

Bridges: improve safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, strengthen inspection standards and processes, and increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges (see S. 3338), S7907 [31JY]

Buckley, William F., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 466), S1419 [29FE]

Burma: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of cyclone (see S. Res. 554), S3891 [7MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 41), S5592 [12JN]

Business and industry: prohibit recipients of emergency Federal assistance from using such funds for lobbying or political contributions, and improve transparency, accountability, and corporate governance (see S. 3698), S10743 [20NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut (see S. Res. 621), S7149 [23JY]

Capitol Police: tribute (see S. Res. 621), S7149 [23JY]

CFTC: provide for oversight of large trades of over-the-counter energy and agricultural contracts to prevent price manipulation and excessive speculation (see S. 3255), S6973 [21JY]

Children and youth: ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage (see S. 400), S9204 [22SE]

Clothing industry: improve accuracy of fur products labeling (see S. 3610), S9657 [26SE]

Colombia: welcome home Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves after being held hostage for over five years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) (see S. Res. 627), S7479 [25JY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: implement immediate ceasefire and work with international community towards comprehensive and lasting solution to crisis in eastern region (see S. Res. 713), S10743 [20NO]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize accomplishments of members and alumni and the contributions made to lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 548), S3743 [2MY]

Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (see S. 2956), S3698 [1MY]

Courts: appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges (see S. 2774), S3595 [30AP]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 2543), S94 [22JA]

———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), S733 [6FE]

Cuba Solidarity Day: observance (see S. Res. 573), S4621 [21MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: carry out Conservation Reserve Program notice CRP-598, entitled the ``Voluntary Modification of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Contract for Critical Feed Use'' (see S. 3337), S8037 [1AU]

Dept. of Defense: make a grant to the National World War II Museum Foundation for facilities and programs of America's National World War II Museum (see S. 2652), S5963 [23JN]

———provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for certain periods before the implementation of the program (see S. 3310), S7280 [24JY]

Dept. of HHS: develop a policy for managing the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis in schools and establish school-based food allergy management grants (see S. 1232), S6972 [21JY]

———reauthorize and extend the fetal alcohol syndrome prevention and services program (see S. 2141), S284 [24JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: tribute to employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (see S. Res. 472), S1521 [4MR]

Dept. of Justice: establish a Special Counsel for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction, improve the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and improve investigation and prosecution of predators (see S. 1738), S6651 [14JY]

———provide grants for Internet crime prevention education programs (see S. 3016), S4182 [14MY]

Dept. of State: establish the Global Service Fellowship Program (see S. 2609), S784 [7FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: improve authority of Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see S. 3731), S10881 [10DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Epilepsy Centers of Excellence (see S. 2004), S395 [28JA]

———extend demonstration projects on adjustable rate mortgages and hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (see S. 3299), S7781 [30JY]

———remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitlement to basic educational assistance under Montgomery GI Bill (see S. 2575), S492 [30JA]

Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (see S. 2069), S2347 [2AP]

———provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see S. 1418), S5524 [11JN]

Digital Television Transition Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 576), S4793 [22MY]

Disasters: provide tax relief for victims of severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in Midwestern States (see S. 3322), S7148 [23JY]

Diseases: identify causes and cure, expand data collection, and study access to and quality of care for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (see S. 1459), S5941 [20JN]

———issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer's disease research (see S. Res. 273), S6973 [21JY]

———provide for research with respect to various forms of muscular dystrophy (see S. 2618), S815 [8FE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1001), S6869 [16JY]

Economy: promote homeownership, manufacturing, and economic growth (see S. 12), S1597 [5MR]

Education: develop capacity and infrastructure for mentoring programs (see S. 3200), S6285 [26JN]

———provide leadership in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education programs (see S. 3324), S7278 [24JY]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (see S. Res. 603), S6286 [26JN]

FAA: improve dispute resolution relative to the personnel management system (see S. 3416), S9027 [18SE]

Families and domestic relations: extend adoption incentives program, authorize States to establish a relative guardianship program, and promote adoption of children with special needs (see S. 3038), S6651 [14JY]

FDA: create a three-tiered approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients (see S. 3046), S4621 [21MY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: remediate sediment contamination in areas of concern (see S. 2994), S4795 [22MY]

Food, Conservation, and Energy Act: suspend prohibition on payments to certain farms with limited base acres and extend signup for direct and counter-cyclical payments (see S. 3538), S9280 [23SE]

Gasoline: stabilize prices (see S. 3202), S6285 [26JN]

Global Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 528), S3257 [22AP]

Government: require greater accountability for cost overruns on Federal information technology investment projects (see S. 3384), S7904 [31JY]

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact: grant congressional consent and approval (see S.J. Res. 45), S7149 [23JY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 476), S1741 [7MR]

Health: establish nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed to offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible (see S. 2795), S2345 [2AP]

———improve quality of, and access to, long-term care (see S. 1980), S95 [22JA]

———provide revised standards for quality assurance in screening and evaluation of gynecologic cytology preparations (see S. 2510), S5657 [16JN]

Health care professionals: provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see S. 2485), S96 [22JA]

Helms, Jesse: tribute (see S. Res. 608), S6362 [7JY]

Higher Education Act: improve participation in higher education of, and increase opportunities in employment for, residents of rural areas (see S. 2580), S1056 [14FE]

Ho, Feng Shan: tribute (see S. Res. 588), S5366 [6JN]

Housing: aid families and neighborhoods facing home foreclosure and address the subprime mortgage crisis (see S. 2734), S1741 [7MR]

———protect property and security of homeowners facing foreclosure proceedings (see S. 2888), S5448 [10JN]

Information services: enhance information security of the Federal Government (see S. 3474), S8857 [16SE]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see S. 616), S2636 [7AP]

International Center Act: authorize lease or sublease of certain property to an entity other than a foreign government or international organization if certain conditions are met (see S. 2322), S919 [12FE]

International law: hold surviving Nazi war criminals accountable for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity committed during World War II by encouraging foreign prosecution and extradition (see S. 3007), S4028 [12MY]

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers: provide for continued oversight of the Internet domain name system and ensure physical location within the U.S. (see S. Res. 564), S4182 [14MY]

Investments: establish and provide for treatment of individual development accounts (see S. 871), S2134 [13MR]

Iran: respond to threat posed to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and the vital national security interests of the U.S. by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional hegemony (see S. Res. 580), S5658 [16JN]

Iraq: make technical corrections to legislation providing special immigrant status for certain Iraqis (see S. 2829), S2743 [8AP]

———require future funding for reconstruction and security force training be provided as a loan (see S. Res. 506), S3028 [15AP]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see S. Res. 522), S3145 [17AP]

Johnson, Lyndon B.: tribute (see S. Res. 571), S4487 [20MY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 3155), S7150 [23JY]

Kenya: call for a peaceful resolution to current electoral crisis (see S. Res. 431), S329 [25JA]

Lantos, Tom: tribute (see S. Res. 446), S849 [11FE]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see S. 449), S4106 [13MY]

LIHEAP: funding (see S. 3186), S6287 [26JN]

Local Initiatives Support Corp.: funding (see S. 2955), S5524 [11JN]

Mayor William `Bill' Sandberg Post Office Building, North St. Paul, MN: designate (see S. 3309), S7148 [23JY]

Medicaid: disapprove rule on optional State plan case management services (see S.J. Res. 30), S2133 [13MR]

———extend the MinnesotaCare Medicaid demonstration project (see S. 3467), S8385 [11SE]

Medicare: delay and reform the competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (see S. 3144), S6328 [27JN]

———delay phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor (see S. 3484), S9027 [18SE]

———exempt complex rehabilitation and assistive technology products from competitive acquisition program (see S. 2931), S6159 [25JN]

———extend increased payments for ground ambulance services (see S. 1310), S3892 [7MY]

———improve access to pharmacies under part D (see S. 1954), S2347 [2AP]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see S. 1164), S6363 [7JY]

———increase civil and criminal penalties for acts involving fraud and abuse and amount of surety bond required for suppliers of durable medical equipment (see S. 2603), S784 [7FE]

———modernize quality improvement organization (QIO) program (see S. 2396), S446 [29JA]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers (see S. 1605), S3207 [21AP]

———provide flexibility in the manner in which beds are counted for purposes of determining whether a hospital may be designated as a critical access hospital (see S. 1595), S5963 [23JN]

———provide for consolidated coverage of home infusion drug therapy (see S. 3505), S10176 [30SE]

———repeal competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services (see S. 2099), S2975 [14AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: prevent reduction in physician fee schedule, advance value based purchasing, electronic health records, and electronic prescribing, and maintain and improve access to care in rural areas (see S. 3118), S5594 [12JN]

———reduce cost-sharing for certain dual eligible populations under the prescription drug benefit (see S. 1107), S95 [22JA]

Metzenbaum, Howard M.: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2133 [13MR]

Military Officers Association of America: grant Federal charter (see S. 2504), S6504 [9JY]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 675), S9204 [22SE]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 675), S9204 [22SE]

National and Community Service Act: expand and improve opportunities for service (see S. 3487), S9205 [22SE]

National Child Protection Act: establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see S. 2756), S3976 [8MY]

National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 647), S8036 [1AU]

National First Responder Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 670), S9204 [22SE]

National Internet Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 567), S4282 [15MY]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 430), S329 [25JA]

National Methamphetamine Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 703), S10486 [2OC]

National Park Service: establish a National Park Centennial Fund (see S. 2817), S2435 [3AP]

National Small Business Week: observance (see S. Res. 524), S3306 [23AP]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 692), S10004 [27SE]

Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see S. 2681), S3443 [28AP]

NIH: make emergency supplemental appropriations (see S. 3272), S6973 [21JY]

Olympic games: call on the People's Republic of China and international community to use the upcoming games to encourage Sudan, Chad, and the Central African Republic to cease hostilities and revive peace efforts (see S. Res. 632), S7780 [30JY]

Paone, Martin P.: tribute (see S. Res. 420), S94 [22JA]

Petroleum: reduce dependence on foreign sources (see S. 3056), S4792 [22MY]

Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit (see S. Res. 519), S3145 [17AP]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see S. Res. 497), S2947 [10AP]

Puerto Rico: provide for a plebiscite on the status of the territory (see S. 1936), S10487 [2OC]

Real estate: diminish predatory lending by enhancing appraisal quality and standards, improve appraisal oversight, ensure mortgage appraiser independence, and provide for enhanced remedies and enforcement (see S. 2860), S3305 [23AP]

Santa Fe, NM: mint coins in commemoration of quadricentennial (see S. 2498), S3509 [29AP]

SBA: reauthorize and improve financing and entrepreneurial development programs (see S. 2920), S5390 [9JN]

———reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (see S. 3362), S7907 [31JY]

Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 536), S3442 [28AP]

Senior citizens: ensure adequate public-private infrastructure and resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (see S. 1070), S10579 [17NO]

Social Security: disapprove final rule imposing crowd-out strategies on States that expand income eligibility level for children under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S.J. Res. 44), S6973 [21JY]

———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), S1598 [5MR]

Somalia: support humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses and urge progress toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity (see S. Res. 541), S3508 [29AP]

Sudan: call for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur and condemn the ongoing assaults and obstruction by the Khartoum regime (see S. Res. 684), S9415 [24SE]

———call for peace in Darfur region (see S. Res. 455), S1055 [14FE]

———support, enforce, and expand U.N. embargo on arms sales to belligerents and seek political solution to conflict in Darfur (see S. Res. 660), S8528 [15SE]

———urge international community to provide the U.N.-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur region with tactical and utility helicopters (see S. Res. 432), S659 [5FE]

Superior National Forest: authorize sale of certain lands (see S. 3411), S7905 [31JY]

Tariff: digital-to-analog converter boxes (see S. 3242), S6973 [21JY]

Taxation: allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for State judicial debts that are past due (see S. 1287), S329 [25JA]

———encourage investment in affordable housing (see S. 2666), S1121 [25FE]

———permit the IRS to set the standard mileage rate deduction for charitable use of an automobile (see S. 3246), S8132 [8SE]

———provide a credit for certain home purchases (see S. 2566), S544 [31JA]

———provide a Federal income tax credit for certain stem cell research expenditures (see S. 2863), S3700 [1MY]

———provide an increased mileage rate for charitable deductions (see S. 3429), S8180 [9SE]

———provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency (see S. 2821), S2435 [3AP]

———provide stimulus to small businesses by increasing expensing, extending the carryback period for certain net operating losses, and extending the research and development credit (see S. 2552), S284 [24JA]

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see S. 2668), S7906 [31JY]

———require the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly (see S. 3331), S8132 [8SE]

———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see S. 582), S1703 [6MR]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 656), S8383 [11SE]

Transportation: improve safety and convenience of street and highway transportation for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users as well as children, older individuals, and individuals with disabilities (see S. 2686), S3509 [29AP]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (see S. 2606), S1878 [11MR]

Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (see S. 3507), S9282 [23SE]

Voting: improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (see S. 3073), S4793 [22MY]

Water: prevent enforcement of certain national primary drinking water regulations unless sufficient funding is available or variance technology has been identified (see S. 2509), S330 [25JA]

Water pollution: address certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel (see S. 2766), S3208 [21AP]

Wolf, Diane: tribute (see S. Res. 419), S94 [22JA]

Zimbabwe: support people, condemn recent violence, release and ratify Presidential election results, support peaceful resolution of current crisis, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see S. Res. 533), S3402 [24AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: provide for enhanced reimbursement of servicemembers and veterans for certain travel expenses (see S. 2654), S1054 [14FE]

Colleges and universities: improve access to graduate schools in the U.S. for international students, scholars, scientists, and exchange visitors (see S. 2653), S1054 [14FE]

Computers: establish a pilot program to demonstrate best practices, innovation, and knowledge transfer regarding cyber security within State governments (see S. 3460), S8275 [10SE]

Dept. of Defense: take steps to appoint doctors of chiropractic as commissioned officers in the Armed Forces (see S. Con. Res. 75), S2945 [10AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: waive the transportation worker identification credential (TWIC card) requirement for certain small business merchant mariners (see S. 3377), S7904 [31JY]

Health: establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders (see S. 2798), S2345 [2AP]

Insurance: ensure that third party review is available whenever health insurance coverage in the individual market is terminated (see S. 3559), S9415 [24SE]

Iraq: rescind certain reconstruction funds (see S. 3450), S8130 [8SE]

Medicaid: temporarily delay application of proposed changes to payment rules for case management and targeted case management services (see S. 2578), S492 [30JA]

Minnesota: anniversary of statehood (see S. Res. 552), S3790 [6MY]

Power resources: provide for the development of certain traditional and alternative energy resources (see S. 3126), S5592 [12JN]

Taxation: allow a continuous levy on payments to Medicaid providers and suppliers (see S. 2843), S2945 [10AP]

Cloture motions

FEMA: restore financial solvency of National Flood Insurance Program (S. 2284), S3851 [7MY]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), conference report, S4215 [15MY]

Colleges and universities: improve access to graduate schools in the U.S. for international students, scholars, scientists, and exchange visitors (S. 2653), S1068-S1070 [14FE]

Commodity Exchange Act: prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities (S. 3268), S7451, S7452, S7453 [25JY]

———prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities (S. 3268), motion to proceed, S7002 [22JY]

———prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities (S. 3268), unanimous-consent request, S7828 [31JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: waive the transportation worker identification credential (TWIC card) requirement for certain small business merchant mariners (S. 3377), S7915 [31JY]

Economy: proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, S9622 [26SE]

EPA: establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 3036), S5334 [6JN]

Housing: aid families and neighborhoods facing home foreclosure and address the subprime mortgage crisis, S2325 [2AP]

———provide needed housing reform, S2324 [2AP], S2595, S2599, S2600 [4AP], S5952 [23JN], S7451 [25JY]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (S. 1200), S1005 [14FE]

Investments: provide for the penalty-free use of retirement funds for mortgage delinquency relief, S2599, S2600 [4AP], S5952 [23JN]

Iran: strengthen economic sanctions on Iran and other countries supporting the development of a nuclear program, S3944 [8MY]

Iraq: rescind certain reconstruction funds (S. 3450), S8133 [8SE]

Israel: independence anniversary, S3944 [8MY]

McCain, Senator: congratulations on securing the Republican Party nomination for President, S1551 [5MR]

Medicaid: temporarily delay application of proposed changes to payment rules for case management and targeted case management services, S1005 [14FE]

Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans, S9256 [23SE]

Minneapolis, MN: anniversary of the I-35 bridge collapse, S7817 [31JY]

———moment of silence for victims of the I-35 bridge collapse, S7818 [31JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, S7828 [31JY]

Parliamentary inquiry, S7451 [25JY]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S5552 [12JN]

Power resources: national energy policy, S5552 [12JN], S7002 [22JY], S7828 [31JY]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), S2595, S2599, S2600 [4AP]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), House amendments, S5952 [23JN], S7451 [25JY]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), motion to proceed, S2324 [2AP]

———provide for deep sea exploration for oil and natural gas beyond 50 miles from coastline and expand and accelerate research and development of advanced batteries for electric drive vehicles, S7451, S7452, S7453 [25JY]

———provide for the development of certain traditional and alternative energy resources (S. 3126), S5553 [12JN]

Russia: U.S. policy, S3944 [8MY]

Senate Rules: prohibit ``filling the amendment tree'' by preventing a Senator from filing a second degree amendment to his or her first degree amendment, S7451, S7452, S7453 [25JY]

St. Paul, MN: tribute to law enforcement officers efforts during the Republican National Convention, S8173 [9SE]

Steinberg, Debra Brown: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Ellis Island Medal of Honor award recipient, S965 [13FE]

Taxation: provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 6049), S9256 [23SE]

———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 6049), motion to proceed, S5552 [12JN]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: reauthorize (S. 2731), S6835 [16JY]

Statements

Detention of Hmong-American Citizens by Laos Government: Sheng Xiong, S6152 [25JN]

Texts of

S. 2653, American Competitiveness Through International Openness Now (ACTION) Act, S1070-S1072 [14FE]

S. 3126, Energy Resource Development Act, S5619-S5626 [12JN]

S. 3377, Small Marine Business and Fishing Guide Relief Act, S7916 [31JY]

S. 3450, rescind certain Iraq reconstruction funds, S8134 [8SE]

Tributes

Allard, Senator, S10438 [2OC]

Boxmeyer, Don, S9016 [18SE]

Domenici, Senator, S10437 [2OC]

Hagel, Senator, S10438 [2OC]

Koppendrayer, LeRoy, S6012 [24JN]

Smith, Senator, S10940 [11DE]

Stevens, Senator, S10694 [20NO]

Warner, Senator, S10437 [2OC]