IRAQ, REPUBLIC OF
Addresses
State of the Union: President Bush, H472-H476 [28JA]
Tribute to Johnathon M. Millican: Representative Bachus, H841 [12FE]
Amendments
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), S4378, S4415 [19MY], S4496, S4504, S4505, S4506, S4527 [20MY], S4627, S4664, S4700, S4701, S4702, S4703 [21MY], S4810, S4815, S4823, S4831 [22MY], S6170 [25JN], S6298, S6299 [26JN], H3905, H3912, H3917, H3920 [15MY], H5622, H5646 [19JN]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1197), H3901 [15MY]
Foreign aid: urge neighboring countries and other international partners to fulfill pledges to provide reconstruction assistance and consider merging U.S. assistance with international funds (S. Res. 494), S3726, S3727, S3728 [1MY]
Announcements
Moment of silence to honor U.S. troops killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H4935 [4JN], H6294 [9JY], H7894 [9SE], H10830 [19NO], H10907 [10DE]
Appointments
Commission on Wartime Contracting, S5947 [20JN], H5777 [20JN]
Articles and editorials
American Grad Student Dies in Iraq, S6316 [27JN]
Budget Mess, E237 [26FE]
By Any Calculus, War's Cost Cruel—Politics, Money, Blood—All Show a Painful Bottom Line, E527 [8AP]
Deals With Iraq Are Set To Bring Oil Giants Back, H5781 [20JN]
Difficult Choices—Son's Birth Deepens Couples Concern Over Future, S2338 [2AP]
Family Mourns a Fallen Soldier, S2374 [3AP]
5 Years After—Flowers, Ruins; Iraq's Torn Social Fabric May Be the Hardest Item To Mend as the Country Makes Fitful Progress, E527 [8AP]
From the Front Lines (excerpt), S326 [25JA]
Iraq War Will Cost Us $3 Trillion and Much More, S1870 [11MR]
Iraq—No More Hold and Pray, E626 [16AP]
Kurdistan Is a Model for Iraq—Our Path to a Secular Federal Democracy Is Inspired by the U.S., E2325 [20NO]
Lame-Duck Budget, E237 [26FE]
Lessons on Iraq From a Founding Father, H1190 [4MR]
Medal of Honor Presented to Family of a Hero, S5352 [6JN]
Navy Veteran Tribute Bill Lands in Congress, H7603 [30JY]
Opening for Iran Talks?, E1289 [19JN]
Saddam's Dangerous Friends—What a Pentagon Review of 600,000 Iraqi Documents Tells Us, S3182-S3184 [21AP]
Sensible Path on Iran, E1141 [4JN]
Six of the Fallen, in Words They Sent Home, S2397-S2400 [3AP]
Somber Task of Honoring the Fallen, H2766 [29AP]
Success in Iraq—A Media Blackout, S4762 [22MY]
Touching the `Face of Grace'—Do We Have the Ability, or Desire, To See Our Soldiers in the Same Way, E1807 [16SE]
What the Family Would Let You See, the Pentagon Obstructs, H2767 [29AP]
Bills and resolutions
Adopt-a-Platoon Soldier Support Effort (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 959), H621 [6FE]
Alaska: tribute to Army National Guard 3d Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment (see H. Res. 961), H621 [6FE]
Appropriations: limit U.S. assistance for infrastructure projects (see H.R. 7028), H9084 [23SE]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H3776 [13MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 1284)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 1281), H5579 [18JN]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1197), H3884 [14MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1284), H5729 [19JN]
———rescind certain reconstruction funds (see S. 3450), S8130 [8SE]
———rescind certain unexpended reconstruction funds (see S. 3455), S8179 [9SE]
———transfer unexpended reconstruction funds to develop renewable energy and improve energy efficiency (see S. 3454), S8179 [9SE]
———withhold funds for new reconstruction projects until the Iraqi Government reimburses the U.S. for previous reconstruction projects (see H. Res. 1431), H8049 [11SE]
Armed Forces: authorize taxpayers to designate a portion of tax payments to a National Military Family Relief Fund to assist families of members who are serving in, or have served in, Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 5941), H3017 [1MY]
———commend efforts, military leadership, and strategic success of troop surge in Iraq (see S. Res. 636), S7905 [31JY] (see H. Res. 1475), H8578 [22SE]
———commend service in Iraq, require congressional approval of any long-term strategic U.S.-Iraq agreement, provide for redeployment from Iraq, and provide health care for returning members (see H. Con. Res. 319), H1771 [14MR]
———delay any presumption of death in connection with the kidnapping in Iraq or Afghanistan of a retired member to ensure the continued payment of the member's retired pay (see H.R. 6140), H4830 [22MY]
———improve and enhance mental health benefits available to veterans and members and enhance counseling and other benefits available to survivors of veterans and members of the Armed Forces (see S. 2963), S3698 [1MY] (see S. 3008), S4028 [12MY] (see H.R. 6268), H5407 [12JN]
———minimize use of stop-loss orders to retain members who have completed their contractural obligations and eliminate use of stop-loss orders for members who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1177), H3108 [6MY]
———pay one-time bonus to members who serve in a combat zone in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 6760), H7787 [31JY]
———provide for a timetable for redeployment (see H.R. 5499), H1074 [26FE]
———provide for equity in the award of certain military decorations and citations (see S. 3423), S8035 [1AU]
———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (see S. 2633), S970 [13FE]
———recognize exceptional sacrifice of Army National Guard 69th Infantry Regiment in support of Global War on Terrorism (see H. Res. 991), H994 [14FE]
———require congressional approval to maintain a U.S. military presence and accept the principle of setting a timetable for redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Res. 1329), H6406 [10JY]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Res. 501), S2436 [3AP]
Bush, President: impeach (see H. Res. 1258), H5192 [10JN] (see H. Res. 1345), H6576 [15JY]
California: tribute to Armed Forces members from the Inland Empire region for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1215), H4321 [20MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda for a ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of our troops and their families in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and throughout the world (see H. Con. Res. 313), H1445 [10MR]
Committee on War and Reconstruction Contracting (Senate, Special): establish (see S. Res. 437), S492 [30JA]
Declaration of Principles for a Long-Term Relationship of Cooperation and Friendship Between Iraq and the U.S.: disapprove any emerging formal agreement unless approved by Congress (see H.R. 5128), H455 [23JA]
Dept. of Defense: amend reporting requirements for military and political stability in Iraq in order to provide additional information on the number of combatants and non-combatants killed (see H.R. 7215), H10331 [28SE]
———prohibit domestic propaganda not otherwise specifically authorized by law (see S. 3099), S5366 [6JN]
———prohibit domestic propaganda not otherwise specifically authorized by law and investigate possible violations to annual ban (see H.R. 6398), H6174 [26JN]
———provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for certain periods before the implementation of the program (see S. 3310), S7148 [23JY] (see H.R. 6723), H7786 [31JY]
Dept. of State: restore responsibility over Police Training Teams used to support, train, and equip the Iraqi Police Service, and provide the majority of members of such training teams (see H.R. 6190), H4974 [4JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to provide education and training to emergency response providers and community leaders on the mental health of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans (see H.R. 6998), H9083 [23SE]
———carry out pilot program to provide outreach and training to certain college and university mental health centers on the mental health of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans (see H.R. 6765), H7787 [31JY]
———expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. 2799), S2346 [2AP]
Foreign aid: express that any funding provided to Iraq for reconstruction, training for Iraqi security forces, and fuel for U.S. operations in Iraq should be provided in the form of loans (see H. Res. 1111), H2442 [16AP]
———provide that funds for reconstruction assistance be made available only to the extent that Iraq matches such assistance on a dollar-for-dollar basis (see S. 2880), S3144 [17AP]
———require future funding for reconstruction and security force training be provided as a loan (see S. Res. 506), S2743 [8AP]
———require future funding for reconstruction be paid for by the Iraqi government (see H. Res. 1108), H2355 [15AP]
———require U.S. funding for reconstruction or training for Iraqi security forces be treated as loans and establish a joint U.S.-Iraqi trust fund for mutually agreed-upon reconstruction projects (see H.R. 5899), H2758 [24AP]
———urge neighboring countries and other international partners to fulfill pledges to provide reconstruction assistance and consider merging U.S. assistance with international funds (see S. Res. 494), S2295 [1AP]
Foreign countries: provide for recovery and stability (see H.R. 5488), H1073 [26FE]
Foreign policy: address humanitarian crisis (see H. Con. Res. 298), H994 [14FE]
———establish a fund to support international efforts for political reconciliation (see H.R. 5925), H2852 [29AP]
———reassert congressional role relative to security commitments, defer long-term commitments to the next Administration and Congress, and maintain legal authority and immunity of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5626), H1701 [13MR]
———require any agreement, other than a treaty, that obligates the use of U.S Armed Forces or financial resources be approved by Congress (see H. Res. 1028), H1417 [6MR]
———require the safe, complete, and fully-funded redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces and contractor security forces and prohibit establishment of any enduring or permanent U.S. military bases (see H.R. 5507), H1154 [27FE]
———respect sovereignty, redeploy U.S. Armed Forces if asked, and submit a plan for redeployment of U.S. forces and contractors (see H. Res. 1326), H6342 [9JY]
———urge government to recognize Israel's right to exist and to establish diplomatic relations with Israel (see H. Res. 1249), H5044 [5JN]
House Rules: observe a moment of silence in the House of Representatives on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1183), H3403 [8MY]
———permit display of memorials honoring fallen servicemembers in House Office Building hallways (see H. Res. 1378), H7164 [24JY]
Immigration: adjust status of immediate family members of aliens who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq or Afghanistan (see S. 3453), S8131 [8SE]
———make technical corrections to legislation providing special immigrant status for certain Iraqis (see S. 2829), S2743 [8AP] (see H.R. 5837), H2485 [17AP]
International relations: express need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the U.S., Iraq, and international community (see H. Con. Res. 288), H621 [6FE]
———express the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative by the U.S., Iraq, and the international community (see H. Con. Res. 321), H1973 [2AP]
News media: recognize and honor important work of journalists covering war in Iraq (see H. Res. 1519), H10331 [28SE]
Petraeus, David H.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), H8049 [11SE]
Petroleum: present with a plan to establish an oil trust (see S. 3470), S8383 [11SE]
———prohibit certain activities relative to petroleum resources (see H.R. 6710), H7785 [31JY]
Refugees: address ongoing humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown resulting from mass displacement of Iraqis inside Iraq and as refugees into neighboring countries (see S. 3509), S8948 [17SE]
———assist refugees and the internally displaced population by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, increasing border security, and easing resettlement (see S. 3541), S9280 [23SE] (see H.R. 6496), H6576 [15JY]
———develop a policy to address critical needs of Iraqi refugees (see S. 3177), S5962 [23JN] (see H.R. 6328), H5796 [20JN]
———request dedication of $1 billion in surplus oil revenues to address needs of Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons (see H. Res. 1205), H4060 [15MY]
Religion: express concern for plight of ethno-religious minorities and urge commitment of resources to address humanitarian crisis of refugees and internally displaced persons (see H. Res. 1467), H8477 [18SE]
Ships and vessels: recognize role played by Landing Ship Tanks (LST) in conflicts since World War II and the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on such ships (see H. Res. 1316), H6176 [26JN]
Treaties and agreements: disapprove Agreement Between the U.S. and Iraq on the Withdrawal of U.S. Forces from Iraq and the Organization of Their Activities During Their Temporary Presence in Iraq (see H. Res. 1535), H10975 [10DE]
———ensure that any agreement containing a U.S. security commitment or arrangement is concluded as a treaty or is approved by Congress (see S. 3433), S8035 [1AU] (see H.R. 6846), H7955 [9SE]
———provide for congressional consultation relative to certain long-term agreements and ensure that such agreements are in the form of a treaty to which the Senate has given advice and consent (see H.R. 4959), H24 [15JA]
———urge President Bush to not commit to any agreement that involves the continued presence of U.S. forces unless it includes a provision requiring Iraqi reimbursement for costs of such presence (see H. Res. 1123), H2486 [17AP]
War: recognize impact of financial costs of war on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities (see H. Res. 1019), H1220 [4MR]
———support idea that coalition victory is possible (see H. Con. Res. 315), H1538 [11MR]
Biographies
McGinnis, Ross A.: Army, S5352 [6JN]
Cloture motions
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), S4475 [20MY]
Armed Forces: provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), motion to proceed, S1145 [25FE], S1166 [26FE]
Essays
Final Post on Experiences in Iraq: Andrew J. Olmsted, S196 [23JA]
Explanations
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and Other Domestic Needs, and Imposing Certain Iraq Policy Restrictions (H.R. 2642): House Amendment 1 to Senate Amendment, H3953-H4011 [15MY]
———House Amendment 2 to Senate Amendment, H4012 [15MY]
———House Amendment 3 to Senate Amendment, H4012-H4036 [15MY]
———House Amendment to Senate Amendment, H5671-H5699 [19JN]
———Senate Amendment to House Amendment 1, S4302-S4318 [19MY]
———Senate Amendment to House Amendment 2, S4318-S4337 [19MY], S6239-S6262 [26JN]
———Senate Amendment to House Amendment 3, S4337-S4372 [19MY]
Letters
Assessment of Iraq war and reconstruction efforts: several Senators, S424 [29JA]
Assessment of war and reconstruction efforts in Iraq: Mike Bridges, H2019 [8AP]
Condolences on death of Jonathan Yale in Iraq: John F. Kelly, Marine Corps, E1621 [30JY]
Emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan: Gordon England, Dept. of Defense, S4462 [20MY]
———Wesley E. Davey, E956 [16MY]
Foreign shortfall in Iraq aid pledges: Representative Walter B. Jones, H1208 [4MR]
Kurdistan Regional Governments contract with Hunt Oil Co.: Senator Levin, S6587, S6588 [11JY]
———Stephen J. Hadley, S6587 [11JY]
Memorial Day ceremony in Fallujah, Iraq: John F. Kelly, Marine Corps, E1620 [30JY]
Persecution of Christian community in Iraq: Representative McCotter, E1603 [30JY]
Role of Iraqi Government in Iraq reconstruction costs: Senators Warner and Levin, Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S8248 [10SE]
Status of Christian and other non-Muslim religious minorities in Iraq: Jeffrey T. Bergner, Dept. of State, S87 [22JA]
———Senator Obama, S86 [22JA]
Lists
Armed Forces members from Indiana's 6th Congressional District killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, E1084 [23MY]
Armed Forces members from Kansas' 4th Congressional District killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H843 [12FE]
Armed Forces members from Kansas killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H843 [12FE]
Armed Forces members from Pennsylvania killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S10823 [9DE], S10844 [10DE]
Armed Forces members from Washington killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H2766 [29AP]
Armed Forces members killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S1088 [15FE], S3438 [28AP], S6714 [15JY], S10711 [20NO], H2766 [29AP], H4823 [22MY]
Army 3d Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment members, S9390 [24SE]
Lima Co., 3d Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment members killed in action in Iraq, E2071 [27SE]
Messages
Blocking Property of Certain Persons Determined To Have Been Involved in the Corruption of Syrian Senior Officials: President Bush, S966 [13FE], H922 [13FE]
Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq: President Bush, S4483 [20MY], H4282 [20MY]
State of the Union: President Bush, S390-S394 [28JA]
Motions
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), S4460, S4475 [20MY], S4742 [22MY], S6238 [26JN], H3912 [15MY], H5646 [19JN]
Armed Forces: provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), S1144 [25FE]
Bush, President: impeach (H. Res. 1258), H5211 [10JN]
———impeach (H. Res. 1345), H6544 [15JY]
Obituaries
Chitjian, Adam J., S175 [23JA]
Horton, Jeremy R., S176 [23JA]
Morrison, Nicholas B., S176 [23JA]
Ostrom, Ryan S., S176 [23JA]
Tomko, Nicholas A., S175 [23JA]
Poems
``I Go Because,'' Jamin Y. Moore, E2332 [20NO]
``Rest,'' Albert C. Caswell, E2071 [27SE]
``Soldier's Story,'' Albert C. Caswell, E2288 [20NO]
``T4'', E2229 [3OC]
Remarks in House
AID: provide grants to food processing plant in Iraq to create jobs and stimulate the economy, H4962 [4JN]
Alaska: tribute to Army National Guard 3d Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment (H. Res. 961), H4180-H4182 [20MY]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (H.R. 6026), H3901, H3952 [15MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 1284)—same-day consideration (H. Res. 1281), H5592 [19JN]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), Senate amendment, H3755 [13MY], H3782, H3870-H3872 [14MY], H3890, H3905-H4046, H4047, H4048, H4051 [15MY], H4285 [20MY], H4327, H4328, H4444 [21MY], H4836 [3JN], E953, E954, E956 [16MY], E963 [19MY], E987, E989 [21MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), Senate amendments, H5584, H5622-H5705 [19JN], H6015 [25JN], E1293 [19JN], E1301, E1305, E1307 [20JN], E1388 [26JN]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1197), H3891-H3903 [15MY], H5115, H5117 [10JN]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1284), H5611-H5621 [19JN]
———making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 1591), H3951 [15MY]
Armed Forces: declare that objectives of the authorization for use of military force resolution have been met, H4657 [22MY]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal, H1224, H1226 [5MR], H1344 [6MR], H1652 [13MR], H2073 [9AP], H3190 [8MY], H5220 [11JN], H7334 [30JY], H9214 [24SE], E1301 [20JN]
———escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq, H392 [23JA], H1344 [6MR]
———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001, H5670 [19JN]
———impact of the duration of military deployments on members and their families, H2938-H2945 [30AP]
———improve and enhance mental health benefits available to veterans and members and enhance counseling and other benefits available to survivors of veterans and members of the Armed Forces (H.R. 6268), E1220 [12JN]
———prohibit use of funds to continue deployment of U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq beyond a certain date, H5001 [5JN]
———provide for a timetable for redeployment, H3113 [7MY]
———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces, H1994, H1995 [3AP], H4657 [22MY], H6451 [14JY], H6667-H6672 [16JY], H9227 [24SE]
———recognize exceptional sacrifice of Army National Guard 69th Infantry Regiment in support of Global War on Terrorism (H. Res. 991), H1606-H1608 [12MR]
———recognize performance in achieving military objectives in Iraq and encourage issuance of a Presidential proclamation to observe a national day commemorating military success in Iraq (H.R. 4020), H2234 [14AP]
———require the Dept. of Defense to commence reduction of the number of U.S. forces to a limited presence by a certain date (H.R. 2956), H4444 [21MY]
———specify minimum time periods between deployment of units and members of the military to Iraq and Afghanistan, H1960, H1961 [2AP]
———specify minimum time periods between deployment of units and members of the military to Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3159), H4445 [21MY]
———tribute to firefighters serving in the National Guard and Reserves in Iraq and Afghanistan, H1983 [3AP]
———tribute to Lima Co., 3d Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, E2071 [27SE]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, H1621 [13MR], E1237 [17JN]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H2075 [9AP], H2766 [29AP], H4823, H4824 [22MY], E755 [29AP]
———tribute to mothers of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, H6201 [8JY]
Army: provision of steel for manufacture of uparmored High Mobility Multipurposed Wheeled Vehicles (Humvees), H10121 [26SE]
Ashe County, NC: tribute to Armed Forces Tribute event, H8380 [17SE]
Barzani, Nechirvan: U.S. visit by Kurdistan Prime Minister, E1042 [22MY]
Breeze, Steven J.: Distinguished Flying Cross medal recipient, E202 [14FE]
Budget: allocation of funds, H1059-H1065 [26FE], H2428-H2434, H2436 [16AP], H3864-H3870 [14MY], H4943 [4JN]
———comparison between congressional and Bush administration proposals, H1556-H1559 [12MR]
———comply with pay-as-you-go requirement, H3934, H3935 [15MY]
Burgess, Representative: report on congressional delegation trip to Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Kuwait, H1335-H1339 [5MR]
Bush, President: evaluation of administration, H460 [28JA], H2535 [22AP], H5488 [18JN], E237 [26FE]
———evaluation of economic policies, H804 [7FE], H937, H938 [13FE], H1589-H1591 [12MR], H1622 [13MR], H2454 [17AP], H2650-H2653 [23AP], E208 [15FE]
———impeach, H7159-H7161 [24JY]
———impeach (H. Res. 1258), H5088 [9JN], H6384 [10JY], E1204 [11JN]
———impeach (H. Res. 1258), unanimous-consent agreement, H5157 [10JN]
———impeach (H. Res. 1345), H6477, H6542 [15JY], H7865 [9SE], E1480 [16JY]
———impeach (H. Res. 1345), unanimous-consent agreement, H6541 [15JY]
———report on long-term costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, H4780, H4781 [22MY]
———results of trip to the Middle East, H540 [29JA]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda for a ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of our troops and their families in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and throughout the world (H. Con. Res. 313), H1432 [10MR]
Chemical weapons: anniversary of attack against Kurds at Halabja, E391 [13MR], E423 [14MR], E486 [2AP]
Children and youth: national objectives priorities assignments, H2558 [23AP]
Columbus, OH: tribute to 3d Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Lima Co., E1064 [23MY]
Committee on Foreign Affairs (House): request for Bush administration to send a witness to testify on the Declaration of Principles for a Long-Term Relationship of Cooperation and Friendship Between Iraq and the U.S., H1067 [26FE], H1215 [4MR]
Congress: accomplishments of the 110th Congress relative to the Armed Forces, H6348 [10JY]
———accomplishments of the 110th Congress, H4979 [5JN], H8010 [10SE]
Congressional Progressive Caucus: budget priorities, H1649-H1659 [13MR], E423 [14MR]
Connecticut: tribute to National Guard 1109th Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot, E1284 [19JN]
Contracts: investigation into missing funds allocated to build an air base in Iraq, H862 [12FE]
———investigation into private security contractors, H8139 [16SE]
———prohibit private security contractors from combat areas, H9211 [24SE]
———promote accountability and prevent fraud in Federal contracting relative to reconstruction efforts in Iraq, H7172 [29JY]
———proposal to negotiate no-bid contracts with several western oil companies to service Iraq oil fields, H5780 [20JN], H6092 [26JN]
Courts: allow waiver of claims by victims of state-sponsored terrorism for actions that occured while under leadership of Saddam Hussein, H257-H259 [16JA], H334, H335 [17JA], H447-H453 [23JA]
Crime: alleged rape of Halliburton/KBR employee by fellow contractors, H2124 [9AP]
———investigation into murder charges against U.S. soldiers resulting from the killing of Iraqi civilians, H5845 [23JN]
Declaration of Principles for a Long-Term Relationship of Cooperation and Friendship Between Iraq and the U.S.: disapprove any emerging formal agreement unless approved by Congress (H.R. 5128), H926 [13FE]
Democratic Party: national agenda, H2641-H2647 [23AP], H3870-H3876 [14MY], H4442-H4446 [21MY], H5777 [20JN], H6326, H6330 [9JY], H7859 [9SE]
Dept. of Defense: funding, H608 [6FE]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations, H2436 [16AP], H2736, H2737 [24AP], H2990, H2991 [1MY], H3023 [5MY], H3055 [6MY], H3111, H3112, H3113, H3116, H3125-H3128 [7MY], H3701 [13MY], E857 [8MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations (H.R. 4156), H4444 [21MY]
———prohibit domestic propaganda and conduct a study on violations of previous propaganda prohibitions, H4802-H4804 [22MY]
———release of RAND Corp., report documenting problems with planning and implementing the Iraq war and post-war policies, H873 [13FE]
———require defense contractors to report and make public violent crimes committed against or by their employees, H4754 [22MY]
Dept. of Education: allow children who have lost a military parent or guardian in Iraq or Afghanistan to receive the maximum Pell Grant award, H766, H767 [7FE]
Dept. of State: renewal of contract with Blackwater Worldwide (company), H2456 [17AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 4107), H4180 [20MY]
———improve treatment and services provided to Iraq war veterans relative to post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, and suicide prevention, H2632 [23AP]
Education: restore and improve education system, H6551 [15JY]
Fallon, William J.: resignation as Commander of U.S. Central Command, H1623 [13MR]
Foreign aid: express that any funding provided to Iraq for reconstruction, training for Iraqi security forces, and fuel for U.S. operations in Iraq should be provided in the form of loans, H3112, H3113 [7MY]
———express that any funding provided to Iraq for reconstruction, training for Iraqi security forces, and fuel for U.S. operations in Iraq should be provided in the form of loans (H. Res. 1111), H2436, H2437 [16AP], H7996 [10SE]
———limit funding and ensure greater Iraqi responsibility for their own security, H2864 [30AP]
———limit funding to establish a permanent military base agreement with Iraq or exercise U.S. control over Iraqi oil resources (H.R. 2929), H926 [13FE]
———provide that funds for reconstruction assistance be made available only to the extent that Iraq matches such assistance on a dollar-for-dollar basis, H4465, H4755 [22MY]
———require future funding for reconstruction and security force training be provided as a loan, H3901 [15MY]
Foreign policy: address humanitarian crisis, H2247 [14AP], H7937 [9SE]
———assess status of the war on terrorism, H339 [17JA], H1406, H1407 [6MR], H2435 [16AP], H2743-H2748, H2752-H2755 [24AP], H3000 [1MY], H4129-H4133 [19MY], H6013 [25JN], H6817 [22JY], H7172 [29JY], H7865 [9SE], H8104 [15SE], E1359 [26JN]
———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H439 [23JA], H547-H552 [29JA], H627 [7FE], H1159 [28FE], H1208 [4MR], H1319 [5MR], H1344, H1402 [6MR], H1622, H1623 [13MR], H1763 [14MR], H1829, H1831, H1867, H1877, H1883-H1886 [1AP], H1894, H1956, H1963 [2AP], H1994, H1995, H2001-H2003 [3AP], H2018, H2019 [8AP], H2073, H2074, H2137 [9AP], H2323, H2327, H2348-H2352 [15AP], H2358 [16AP], H2749 [24AP], H2846-H2850 [29AP], H2951, H3001 [1MY], H3060 [6MY], H3320 [8MY], H3769-H3773 [13MY], H3862 [14MY], H4962 [4JN], H5460 [17JN], H5777 [20JN], H6012 [25JN], H6204 [8JY], H6326, H6327 [9JY], H6451 [14JY], H6477 [15JY], H6667-H6672 [16JY], H6815-H6821 [22JY], H7159 [24JY], H7937 [9SE], H7998, H7999 [10SE], H8104 [15SE], H10954-H10957 [10DE], E527 [8AP], E1838 [18SE]
———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts relative to impact on U.S. national security, H1943 [2AP]
———call for redeployment of troops and a shift in political and diplomatic strategy for stabilizing Iraq, H8 [15JA], H338 [17JA], H376 [22JA], H874, H923, H926, H927 [13FE], H1793 [31MR], H1943, H1960 [2AP], H2137, H2138 [9AP], H2210 [10AP], H2323, H2348-H2352 [15AP], H2632 [23AP], H2740 [24AP], H2846-H2850 [29AP], H3861, H3862 [14MY], H3945, H3948, H3950, H4038, H4039, H4042-H4044, H4047, H4048 [15MY], H4285 [20MY], H4859 [3JN], H5175 [10JN], H5547 [18JN], H5619 [19JN], H6315 [9JY], H7937 [9SE], E953, E954 [16MY]
———congressional testimony of David H. Petraeus and Ryan C. Crocker relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H2017, H2018, H2019, H2061-H2066 [8AP], H2073, H2074, H2076, H2128-H2136, H2138-H2140, H2145-H2147 [9AP], H2168, H2209 [10AP], E626 [16AP]
———establish a fund to support international efforts for political reconciliation (H.R. 5925), H2831 [29AP], H6148 [26JN], H8546 [22SE]
———redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and defense contractors from Iraq, H2930 [30AP], H7141 [24JY]
———redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and defense contractors from Iraq (H.R. 2451), H2210 [10AP]
———require progress toward certain benchmarks, H267 [16JA]
———require the safe, complete, and fully-funded redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces and contractor security forces and prohibit establishment of any enduring or permanent U.S. military bases, H5179 [10JN]
———respect sovereignty, redeploy U.S. Armed Forces if asked, and submit a plan for redeployment of U.S. forces and contractors, H6712 [17JY], H7282 [29JY]
———urge government to recognize Israel's right to exist and to establish diplomatic relations with Israel (H. Res. 1249), E1163 [5JN]
Fort Lewis, WA: tribute to 4th Brigade, 2d Infantry Division, known as the Dragoon Raiders, H6093 [26JN]
House of Representatives: moment of silence in tribute to Dean Opicka, H2358 [16AP]
House Rules: observe a moment of silence in the House of Representatives on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in Iraq or Afghanistan (H. Res. 1183), H4861 [3JN], H6202 [8JY]
Immigration: create a temporary employment program for certain Iraqi immigrants to act as translators, interpreters, or cultural awareness instructors, H4777, H4778 [22MY], E1519 [22JY]
———make technical corrections to legislation providing special immigrant status for certain Iraqis (S. 2829), H4111-H4113 [19MY], H4433 [21MY]
———provide special immigrant status for certain Iraqis and assist Iraqi refugees, H2930 [30AP], E1385 [26JN]
Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H393 [23JA]
International Longshore and Warehouse Union: strike to protest Iraq war policies and effects on working families, E787 [1MY]
———tribute to work stoppage in support of withdrawal of Armed Forces from Iraq, E1140 [4JN]
Iran: express concern about threatening behavior of current regime, H4836 [3JN], H6393-H6399 [10JY]
———U.S. policy, H2341-H2348 [15AP], H2470 [17AP], H6153 [26JN], E1141 [4JN], E1289 [19JN]
Iraq and Afghanistan Fallen Military Heroes of Louisville Memorial Post Office Building, Louisville, KY: designate (H.R. 4454), H1163, H1164 [28FE]
Iraqi Student Project (organization): tribute, H3755 [13MY]
King, Representative Steve: report on trip to Iraq and Afghanistan, H8010-H8013 [10SE]
Laguna Niguel, CA: tribute for Sister City Agreement with Al Qa'im, Iraq, E1040 [22MY]
Mackel, Marilyn: alleged imposition of personal political views in judicial decisions, H1421 [10MR]
Media Matters (organization): release of report documenting media manipulation of the Iraq war by the Pentagon, H3700 [13MY]
Memorial Day: observance, E1620 [30JY]
Middle East: implement Iraq Study Group recommendation on direct diplomatic engagement with Iran and Syria relative to constructive policies in Iraq and Middle Eastern regional affairs, H1964 [2AP]
National security: military readiness of U.S. forces, H3000 [1MY], H3938 [15MY]
Nuclear weapons: commend nonproliferation efforts of certain foreign countries, H6180 [8JY]
———removal of uranium yellowcake by U.S. Armed Forces in cooperation with Iraqi authorities, H6348 [10JY]
Pence, Representative: report on congressional delegation trip to Iraq and Afghanistan, H1224 [5MR], H1402 [6MR]
———visit to Iraq interviews posted on YouTube.com, H1762 [14MR]
Peralta, Rafael: award Medal of Honor, H8455 [18SE]
Peterson, Ricke: Purple Heart recipient, E2012 [26SE]
Petroleum: prohibit certain activities relative to petroleum resources (H.R. 6710), H7634 [31JY]
Refugees: assist refugees and the internally displaced population by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, increasing border security, and easing resettlement (H.R. 6496), E1485 [16JY]
Ross, Representative: report on trip to Iraq, H7947 [9SE]
Severus Worldwide (organization): tribute to Operation Iraqi Healing project, E774 [30AP]
Ships and vessels: recognize role played by Landing Ship Tanks (LST) in conflicts since World War II and the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on such ships (H. Res. 1316), H7601-H7604 [30JY]
Sodertalje, Sweden: tribute for providing assistance to Iraqi refugees, E636 [16AP]
Taxation: increase rate for top income tax brackets to provide funding for veteran education benefits, H3899 [15MY]
Taylorsville, NC: tribute to VFW community service in support of soldiers stationed in Iraq, E452 [31MR]
Terrorism: condemn attacks in Baghdad market, E190 [14FE]
———tribute to members of Armed Forces, intelligence services, and first responders for role in war on terrorism, H8023 [11SE]
Treaties and agreements: provide for congressional consultation relative to certain long-term agreements and ensure that such agreements are in the form of a treaty to which the Senate has given advice and consent, H3945 [15MY], H4774-H4777 [22MY]
Troops Need You (organization): tribute, E880 [8MY]
Troy, MI: tribute to the Home for Our Troops event, E860 [8MY]
Turkey: decision to send troops into northern Iraq, H1078 [27FE]
Veterans: improve treatment of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder, for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, H1293, H1297 [5MR]
Vets for Freedom (organization): tribute, H2018, H2019 [8AP]
Voting: appreciation of right to vote, E835 [7MY]
War: impact of financial costs on U.S. domestic priorities, H1317, H1320 [5MR], H1591-H1593 [12MR], H1806 [31MR], H1892, H1893, H1894 [2AP], H2075 [9AP], H2274, H2275 [15AP], H2434-H2440 [16AP], H2455 [17AP], H2952 [1MY], H3023 [5MY], H6327 [9JY], H7996 [10SE]
———support idea that coalition victory is possible (H. Con. Res. 315), H1450 [11MR]
———tribute to members of Armed Forces, intelligence services, and security services for service in Iraq, H10954-H10957 [10DE]
Washington: tribute to Army National Guard 161st Infantry Battalion, 81st Brigade Combat Team, E1628 [31JY]
Washington (DC) Post: tribute for opinion editorial ``Lessons on Iraq From a Founding Father,'' by Brian O'Malley, H1189 [4MR]
Wilson, Representative Joe: report on congressional delegation trip to Iraq and Afghanistan, H1344 [6MR]
Remarks in Senate
Air Force: tribute to senior leadership, S3377 [24AP]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), House amendment, S4292-S4294 [19MY], S4426, S4427, S4444-S4469, S4471, S4473, S4475 [20MY], S4560-S4564, S4578-S4587, S4613 [21MY], S4709-S4742, S4756, S4767 [22MY], S6949 [21JY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), House amendment—unanimous-consent agreement, S4705 [21MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), House amendments, S6103, S6142, S6143 [25JN], S6234-S6269 [26JN]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), unanimous-consent agreement, S6223 [26JN]
———rescind certain reconstruction funds (S. 3450), S8133 [8SE]
———rescind certain unexpended reconstruction funds, S8247, S8248 [10SE]
———transfer unexpended reconstruction funds to develop renewable energy and improve energy efficiency (S. 3454), S8181 [9SE]
Armed Forces: commend efforts, military leadership, and strategic success of troop surge in Iraq, S8266, S8327 [10SE]
———commend efforts, military leadership, and strategic success of troop surge in Iraq (S. Res. 636), S8162 [9SE]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal, S2619 [7AP]
———improve and enhance mental health benefits available to veterans and members and enhance counseling and other benefits available to survivors of veterans and members of the Armed Forces (S. 2963), S3715 [1MY]
———prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, S10300 [1OC]
———provide for a comprehensive research effort on the physical and mental health and other readjustment needs of members and veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, S7010 [22JY]
———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), S992 [13FE], S993 [14FE], S1259 [27FE], S1334, S1339 [28FE]
———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), motion to proceed, S1149, S1150, S1159-S1194 [26FE], S1217, S1220-S1229, S1232-S1241, S1244-S1248, S1250-S1258 [27FE]
———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent request, S1219, S1235, S1236 [27FE]
———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), unanimous-consent agreement, S1082 [14FE]
———tribute to 4th Brigade Combat Team/1st Cavalry Division of the Texas National Guard, S1197 [26FE]
———tribute to members from Pennsylvania killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S10822 [9DE], S10844 [10DE]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S174 [23JA]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S1087 [15FE], S3068-S3070 [16AP], S3438 [28AP], S5587 [12JN], S6714 [15JY], S10711-S10714 [20NO]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. Res. 501), S2395, S2401 [3AP]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. Res. 501), unanimous-consent agreement, S2396 [3AP]
Brooklyn, OH: ceremony honoring returning reservists of the Army 256th Combat Support Hospital, S591 [4FE]
Budget: allocation of funds, S629-S631 [5FE], S1556 [5MR]
Bush, President: evaluation of Administration policies, S10545 [17NO]
———evaluation of economic policies, S637 [5FE], S1183-S1185 [26FE]
———State of the Union Message, S436 [29JA]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda for a ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of our troops and their families in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and throughout the world (H. Con. Res. 313), S1839 [11MR]
Checkpoint One Foundation: tribute for serving as translators to U.S. military in Iraq, S4890 [2JN]
Commission on Wartime Contracting: establish, S424, S429 [29JA]
Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): release of reports relative to validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S5133-S5135, S5144, S5163 [5JN]
Committee on War and Reconstruction Contracting (Senate, Special): establish (S. Res. 437), S501 [30JA], S2216 [31MR], S2623 [7AP], S3002 [15AP], S3423 [28AP]
Congress: accomplishments of the 110th Congress, S16, S18 [22JA], S408 [29JA], S4562-S4564 [21MY], S4903 [3JN], S6881 [17JY], S8145, S8149 [9SE]
Contracts: condemn Kurdistan Regional Government contracts with international oil companies, S6587 [11JY]
———promote accountability and prevent fraud in Federal contracting relative to electrical work done in reconstruction efforts in Iraq, S7241 [24JY]
———promote accountability and prevent fraud in Federal contracting relative to reconstruction efforts in Iraq, S635 [5FE], S3387-S3389 [24AP], S3420 [28AP], S5724 [18JN], S8246, S8267 [10SE]
Corriveau, Chris: Army Distinguished Service Cross recipient, S5518 [11JN]
Courts: allow waiver of claims by victims of state-sponsored terrorism for actions that occured while under leadership of Saddam Hussein, S424 [29JA], S10413 [2OC]
Democratic Party: national agenda, S16, S18 [22JA], S2990, S3004 [15AP], S4047 [13MY]
Dept. of Defense: funding, S2101 [13MR]
———include expected costs of war in Federal budget, S1989 [12MR]
———investigation of incidents of sexual assault against U.S. contractor and military personnel, S950 [13FE], S2832 [10AP], S3741 [2MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations, S3216-S3218 [22AP], S3387 [24AP], S3770 [6MY], S3952, S3957 [8MY], S4005 [12MY]
———Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles funding, S4735-S4737 [22MY]
———mine resistant ambush protected vehicles funding, S413 [29JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve treatment and services provided to Iraq war veterans relative to post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, and suicide prevention, S3338 [24AP]
Elections, S6315 [27JN]
Executive Office of the President: issue report to Congress on assessment of status of the war on terrorism, S8160, S8161 [9SE]
Fallon, William J.: resignation as Commander of U.S. Central Command, S1858 [11MR]
Foreign aid: provide that funds for reconstruction assistance be made available only to the extent that Iraq matches such assistance on a dollar-for-dollar basis, S3958 [8MY]
———require future funding for reconstruction be paid for by the Iraqi Government, S8817, S8818 [16SE]
———urge neighboring countries and other international partners to fulfill pledges to provide reconstruction assistance and consider merging U.S. assistance with international funds (S. Res. 494), S2320 [2AP], S3727 [1MY]
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S1225 [27FE], S3181-S3185 [21AP], S3420 [28AP], S4579 [21MY], S5363 [6JN], S8252, S8254 [10SE], S8330, S8418 [11SE], S8469 [12SE], S9013 [18SE]
———assessment of statements by Senator McCain on war and reconstruction efforts, S2768 [9AP]
———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S306 [25JA], S423-S428 [29JA], S526-S528 [31JA], S1021 [14FE], S1162-S1194 [26FE], S1221-S1229, S1232-S1241, S1244-S1248, S1250-S1260 [27FE], S1323, S1324, S1327-S1331, S1362 [28FE], S1735 [7MR], S1858, S1870 [11MR], S2123 [13MR], S2208 [31MR], S2371-S2374 [3AP], S3181-S3185 [21AP], S3423 [28AP], S3569, S3586 [30AP], S3649 [1MY], S4583-S4585 [21MY], S4761, S4767 [22MY], S5735 [18JN], S9177 [22SE]
———call for redeployment of troops and a shift in political and diplomatic strategy for stabilizing Iraq, S305 [25JA], S2739 [8AP], S4578 [21MY], S4727-S4729, S4732 [22MY], S6949 [21JY], S9013 [18SE]
———congressional testimony of David H. Petraeus and Ryan C. Crocker relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S2619 [7AP], S2709-S2711, S2715, S2716, S2721, S2731-S2733 [8AP], S2767, S2768, S2773-S2779, S2790, S2795-S2797 [9AP], S2832, S2923 [10AP]
———extend and require congressional approval of U.N. mandate of Multi-National Force in Iraq, S8156 [9SE]
Fort Campbell, KY: tribute to Army 3d Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, S9389 [24SE]
Immigration: make technical corrections to legislation providing special immigrant status for certain Iraqis (S. 2829), S3449, S3450 [28AP]
———provide special immigrant status for certain Iraqis and assist Iraqi refugees, S2338 [2AP]
Inhofe, Senator: report on trip to Iraq, S2371-S2374 [3AP]
International relations: impact of war on image of the U.S. internationally, S4781 [22MY], S5725 [18JN]
Iraq and Afghanistan Fallen Military Heroes of Louisville Memorial Post Office Building, Louisville, KY: designate (H.R. 4454), S3270 [22AP]
Isakson, Senator: report on trip to Iraq, S413 [29JA]
Jordan: provide funding for assistance to Iraqi refugees, S3958 [8MY]
Kors, Joshua: Long Island University George Polk Award recipient, S1815 [10MR]
Montana: tribute to Air National Guard 120th Fighter Wing, S1345 [28FE]
Moser, Eric: Army Distinguished Service Cross recipient, S5518 [11JN]
National security: military readiness of U.S. forces, S4582 [21MY]
Odierno, Raymond T.: nomination to be General, U.S. Army, and assignment as Commander, Multinational Force—Iraq, S6513, S6521-S6524, S6535 [10JY]
Pakistan: increase oversight of coalition support funds, S6321 [27JN]
Petraeus, David H.: nomination to be General, U.S. Army, and assignment as Commander, U.S. Central Command, S6513, S6521-S6524, S6533-S6535 [10JY]
Pope AFB, NC: C-130 Hercules crew recipients of Air Mobility Command Field of Aeronautics and Astronautics Aviator Valor Award, S1994 [12MR]
Rahho, Paulos Faraj: condemn kidnapping and killing of Chaldean spiritual leader in Iraq, S2122 [13MR]
RAND Corp.: conduct study relative to withdrawal of Armed Forces from Iraq, S9885 [27SE]
Refugees: address ongoing humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown resulting from mass displacement of Iraqis inside Iraq and as refugees into neighboring countries (S. 3509), S9480 [25SE]
Religion: status of Christian and other non-Muslim religious minorities, S86 [22JA]
Senate: national objectives priority assignments, S2209-S2211 [31MR]
Springer, Heather: Bronze Star recipient, S3070 [16AP]
———Dedicated Unhesitating Service to Our Fighting Forces (DUSTOFF) Association Medic of the Year award recipient, S3070 [16AP]
Stevens, Senator: report on congressional delegation trip to Iraq and Tunisia, S1348-S1350 [28FE]
Treaties and agreements: ensure that any agreement containing a U.S. security commitment or arrangement is approved by Congress, S8468 [12SE], S8818, S8819 [16SE]
———ensure that any agreement containing a U.S. security commitment or arrangement is concluded as a treaty or is approved by Congress (S. 3433), S8040 [1AU]
———provide for congressional consultation relative to certain long-term agreements and ensure that such agreements are in the form of a treaty to which the Senate has given advice and consent, S5568 [12JN]
Veterans: improve treatment of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder, for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, S4583 [21MY]
War: impact of financial costs on U.S. domestic priorities, S1239 [27FE], S1729 [7MR], S3649, S3654 [1MY], S4581 [21MY]
World Refugee Day: observance, S5925 [20JN]
Reports filed
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and Domestic Needs, and Iraq Policy Restrictions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1197) (H. Rept. 110-636), H3884 [14MY]
Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and Domestic Needs, and Iraq Policy Restrictions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1284) (H. Rept. 110-720), H5728 [19JN]
Intelligence Relating to Iraq Conducted by Policy Counterterrorism Evaluation Group and Office of Special Plans Within Office of the Under Sec. of Defense for Policy: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Rept. 110-346), S5204 [5JN]
Iraq and Afghanistan Fallen Military Heroes of Louisville Memorial Post Office Building, Louisville, KY: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4454), S2944 [10AP]
Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 1284, Consideration of H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1281) (H. Rept. 110-719), H5579 [18JN]
Urge Iraq's Neighbors and Other International Partners To Fulfill Pledges To Provide Reconstruction Assistance and Consider Merging U.S. Assistance With International Funds: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 494), S3304 [23AP]
Whether Public Statements Regarding Iraq by U.S. Government Officials Were Substantiated by Intelligence Information: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Rept. 110-345), S5204 [5JN]
Rulings of the Chair
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), S4475 [20MY], S4742 [22MY], H3934 [15MY]
Statements
Pennsylvania Economic Snapshot: Committee on Economics (Joint), S324 [25JA]
Strategy for Leaving Iraq: Christopher Hughes, H4038 [15MY]
Tribute to Bryan J. Tutten: Representative Mica, E1765 [11SE]
Testimonies
Develop a Humane and Worldwide Iraqi Refugee Policy: Anders Lago, Mayor of Sodertalje, Sweden, E636 [16AP]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 313, use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of our troops and their families in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and throughout the world, H1432 [10MR]
H. Res. 961, tribute to Alaska Army National Guard 3d Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment, H4180 [20MY]
H. Res. 991, recognize exceptional sacrifice of Army National Guard 69th Infantry Regiment in support of Global War on Terrorism, H1606 [12MR]
H. Res. 1197, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 2642, emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions, H3891 [15MY]
H. Res. 1258, President Bush impeachment, H5088-H5107 [9JN], H5192-H5211 [10JN], H6384-H6386 [10JY]
H. Res. 1281, same-day consideration of H. Res. 1284, consideration of H.R. 2642, emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions, H5592 [19JN]
H. Res. 1284, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 2642, emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions, H5611 [19JN]
H. Res. 1316, recognize role played by Landing Ship Tanks (LST) in conflicts since World War II and the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on such ships, H7601 [30JY]
H. Res. 1345, President Bush impeachment, H6542-H6544 [15JY]
H.R. 2642, emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions, S4444-S4460 [20MY]
H.R. 4454, Iraq and Afghanistan Fallen Military Heroes of Louisville Memorial Post Office Building, Louisville, KY, H1163 [28FE]
S. 2829, make technical corrections to legislation providing special immigrant status for certain Iraqis, S3450 [28AP], H4111 [19MY]
S. 3433, Iraq Security Agreement Act, S8040 [1AU]
S. 3450, rescind certain Iraq reconstruction funds, S8134 [8SE]
S. Res. 437, Committee on War and Reconstruction Contracting (Senate, Special) establishment, S499-S501 [30JA]
S. Res. 494, urge neighboring countries and other international partners to fulfill pledges to provide reconstruction assistance to Iraq and consider merging U.S. assistance with international funds, S2299 [1AP], S3728 [1MY]
S. Res. 501, tribute to Armed Forces members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S2450-S2484 [3AP]
S. Res. 506, require future funding for reconstruction and security force training in Iraq be provided as a loan, S2756 [8AP]
S. Res. 636, commend efforts of Armed Forces, military leadership, and strategic success of troop surge in Iraq, S7973 [31JY]
Treaties