CHAMBLISS, SAXBY (a Senator from Georgia)

Addresses

Mercer University Law School Commencement: Griffin B. Bell, S194 [8JA]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2997), S8656, S8660, S8692 [3AU]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), S1542, S1576, S1579, S1590 [4FE], S1867 [6FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and pandemic influenza response (H.R. 2346), S5644 [19MY], S5664, S5666, S5736 [20MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (S. Con. Res. 13), S4091 [31MR]

Community service: reauthorize and reform national service laws (H.R. 1388), S3786 [25MR]

Credit: provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end credit plan (H.R. 627), S5447 [13MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1390), S7566 [15JY], S7710 [20JY], S7799 [21JY], S7870, S7871, S7932, S7937 [22JY], S8016, S8028, S8029, S8041, S8049, S8050, S8054 [23JY]

———improve organization and procedures for the acquisition of major weapons systems (S. 454), S5219, S5244 [6MY], S5256 [7MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), S9939 [29SE], S10030, S10040, S10052, S10072, S10073, S10074 [1OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2892), S7275 [8JY]

Dept. of Justice: improve enforcement of mortgage fraud, securities fraud, financial institution fraud and other frauds related to Federal assistance and relief programs (S. 386), S4591 [22AP]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2996), S9756 [23SE], S9842 [24SE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), S11384 [16NO]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3288), S9327, S9328 [14SE]

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 (S. 181), S792 [22JA]

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (H.R. 1256), S6051, S6055 [3JN], S6219 [4JN]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), S12169 [2DE], S12832 [9DE]

House of Representatives: provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat (S. 160), S2490 [25FE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), S10226 [7OC], S10374, S10375 [13OC], S11206 [5NO]

Social Security: extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2), S929, S933, S943 [27JA], S955 [28JA], S1099 [29JA]

Taxation: modify the first-time homebuyers credit for Armed Forces members and certain other Federal employees (H.R. 3590), S12169 [2DE], S12832 [9DE]

Travel and tourism: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote leisure, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S. (S. 1023), S6734 [17JN]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (H.R. 3548), S10737 [26OC]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S1472 [3FE]

Conferee: H.R. 2647, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S8024 [23JY]

———S. 454, Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act, S5495 [14MY]

Articles and editorials

F-22 Fighters for Japan, Richard D. Fisher, Jr., Washington (DC) Times, S7736 [21JY]

Hardworking Bell Leaves a Legacy To Be Appreciated, Terry Adamson, Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution, S193 [8JA]

Heaven Is Greater With the Arrival of Griffin Bell, Newnan (GA) Times-Herald, S190 [8JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Legion Day: designate (see S. Res. 260), S9264 [10SE]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: prohibit the use of stimulus funds for signage indicating that a project is being carried out using those funds (see S. 1318), S9327 [14SE]

Armed Forces: ensure safety while using expeditionary facilities, infrastructure, and equipment supporting U.S. military operations overseas (see S. 358), S2323 [13FE]

———express condolences for soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX (see S. Res. 344), S11253 [6NO]

———guarantee equity of military spouses with regard to matters of residency (see S. 475), S3074 [12MR]

———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. 831), S4445 [20AP]

———mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (see S. 455), S4446 [20AP]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (see S. 883), S5373 [12MY]

———provide for continuity of TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the retired Reserve (see S. 731), S4312 [2AP]

———reduce minimum distance of travel necessary for reimbursement of covered military health care system beneficiaries for specialty health care (see S. 476), S4514 [21AP]

Baker, Richard A.: designate as Historian Emeritus of the Senate (see S. Res. 230), S8272 [29JY]

Bellmon, Henry: tribute (see S. Res. 293), S9930 [29SE]

Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action: establish (see S. 2853), S12804 [9DE]

Borlaug, Norman E.: tribute (see S. Res. 272), S9436 [16SE] (see S. Res. 273), S9555 [17SE]

Boy Scouts of America Day: designate (see S. Res. 112), S4670 [23AP]

Budget: establish a biennial budget process and a biennial appropriations process and enhance oversight and the performance of the Federal Government (see S. 169), S211 [8JA]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 17), S6994 [24JN]

Byrd, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 354), S11492 [18NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize a plaque commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol (see S. Res. 53), S2423 [24FE]

———authorize a plaque in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol (see S. Con. Res. 24), S5820 [21MY]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish a grant program to provide vision care to children (see S. 259), S5328 [11MY]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: require child care providers to provide parents information on whether such providers carry current liability insurance (see S. 1465), S7639 [16JY]

Children and youth: recognize importance of the School Breakfast Program and its overall positive effect on low-income children and encourage States to strengthen school breakfast programs (see S. Res. 67), S2828 [5MR]

Clean Air Act: conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (see S. 636), S3369 [18MR]

Commission on Congressional Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies: establish (see S. 1282), S6720 [17JN]

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see S. 1319), S6888 [22JN]

Consumer Product Safety Act: exempt second-hand sellers of certain products from lead content and certification requirements (see S. 374), S1542 [4FE]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 738), S4808 [28AP]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 1179), S6185 [4JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a grant program to promote efforts to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services (see S. 1709), S9840 [24SE]

Dept. of Defense: modify share of expenses under the National Guard Youth Challenge Program (see S. 645), S3550 [19MR]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S. or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in the U.S. (see S. 370), S6888 [22JN]

Dept. of HHS: conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see S. 1158), S9734 [23SE]

———develop a policy for managing the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis in schools and early childhood education programs, and establish school-based food allergy management grants (see S. 456), S5906 [1JN]

———establish Office of the Deputy Sec. for Health Care Fraud Prevention (see S. 2128), S11595 [19NO]

———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see S. 1273), S7262 [8JY]

———revise and expand the 340B Drug Pricing Program to improve provision of discounts on drug purchases for certain safety net providers (see S. 1239), S9931 [29SE]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule relative to financial disclosure and transparency by labor union management (see S.J. Res. 24), S13458 [18DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance recipients from funding Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN) (see S. 1710), S10163 [6OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide two-fiscal year budget authority for certain medical care accounts (see S. 423), S3986 [30MR]

Diseases: coordinate Federal research efforts on, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (see S. 621), S4575 [22AP]

———establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see S. 332), S12008 [30NO]

———prevent, treat, and improve care of individuals with diabetes, and reduce health disparities within racial and ethnic minority groups relative to diabetes (see S. 844), S5701 [20MY]

Drive Safer Sunday: designate (see S. Res. 335), S11118 [4NO]

Employment: provide family and medical leave to caregivers of regular component servicemembers and veterans with service-related injuries and allow exigency leave for all foreign-deployed members (see S. 1543), S8683 [3AU]

English language: declare as national language of U.S. (see S. 992), S5232 [6MY]

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see S. 991), S10218 [7OC]

FCC: prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see S. 34), S40 [6JA]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food (see S. 510), S2767 [4MR]

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: implement pesticide-related obligations of the U.S. under certain international conventions or protocols (see S. 519), S2691 [3MR]

Financial Markets Commission: establish (see S. 298), S786 [22JA]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 371), S2144 [11FE] (see S. 845), S4513 [21AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 15), S5232 [6MY]

Food: provide for enhanced foodborne illness surveillance and food safety capacity and establish regional food safety centers of excellence (see S. 1269), S6650 [16JN]

FRS: reform manner in which GAO audits the FRS Board of Governors and the manner in which such audits are reported (see S. 604), S7262 [8JY]

Fuller, Millard: tribute (see S. Res. 183), S6543 [11JN]

Georgia: express condolences to families of victims of storms and floods, honor emergency responders, and support FEMA efforts to respond to needs of those affected by floods (see S. Res. 286), S9840 [24SE]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 451), S7139 [6JY]

Government: prohibit from awarding contracts, grants, or other agreements to, providing any other Federal funds to, or engaging in activities that promote certain indicted organizations (see S. 1687), S9555 [17SE]

———require prior congressional approval of emergency funding resulting in Government ownership of private entities (see S. 1223), S6452 [10JN]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 82), S3609 [23MR]

Hansen, Clifford P.: tribute (see S. Res. 315), S10635 [21OC]

Hawkins, Paula: tribute (see S. Res. 370), S12413 [4DE]

Hazardous substances: certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for development of a repository for disposal of high-level radioactive waste (see S. 861), S4573 [22AP]

Health: establish Federal standards for resolution of medical malpractice claims (see S. 2662), S10990 [2NO]

———improve access to emergency medical services and provide additional Medicare physician payments for such services (see S. 468), S4670 [23AP]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see S. 1099), S5700 [20MY]

Higher Education Act: amend definition of economic hardship for medical student loan deferments (see S. 646), S5328 [11MY]

History: mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ``Star-Spangled Banner'' and the War of 1812 (see S. 653), S6805 [18JN]

Hunting and trapping: commend hunters, sportsmen's associations, meat processors, hunger relief organizations, and certain State agencies for programs that provide game meat to feed the hungry (see S. Res. 374), S13190 [14DE]

Intelligence services: enable transfer of full-time equivalent positions to elements of the intelligence community to replace employees who are temporarily absent to participate in foreign language training (see S. 1387), S7071 [25JN]

Iran: authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with certain investments in Iran's energy sector (see S. 1065), S8273 [29JY]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see S. 908), S5329 [11MY]

Israel: support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip, encourage certain actions by Hamas, protect innocent civilians, and promote the Israeli-Palestinian peace process (see S. Res. 10), S212 [8JA]

Jews: condemn all forms of anti-Semitism and reaffirm support for the mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism (see S. Con. Res. 11), S3551 [19MR]

Kennedy, Edward M.: tribute (see S. Res. 255), S9132 [8SE]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see S. 941), S7262 [8JY]

Levinson, Robert: urge Iran to intensify cooperation relative to investigation of his disappearance, commend Switzerland for ongoing assistance, and express sympathy to family (see S. Con. Res. 4), S2828 [5MR]

Maersk Alabama (vessel): tribute to crew and those involved in the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips following hijacking by Somali pirates and develop a strategy to address piracy (see S. Res. 108), S4574 [22AP]

Medicare: establish Independence at Home Chronic Care Coordination Demonstration Project (see S. 1131), S7072 [25JN]

———exempt pharmacies and pharmacists from certain accreditation requirements in the same manner as such exemption applies to certain professionals (see S. 511), S4446 [20AP]

———extend certain laws to provide regulatory stability during the development of facility and patient criteria for long-term care hospitals (see S. 935), S4963 [30AP]

———preserve access to ambulance services (see S. 1066), S8631 [31JY]

———provide for consolidated coverage of home infusion drug therapy (see S. 254), S3114 [16MR]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 46), S10487 [15OC]

———restore State authority to waive the 35-mile rule for designating critical access hospitals (see S. 1171), S6030 [3JN]

Motor vehicles: restore economic rights of automobile dealers (see S. 1304), S7142 [6JY]

National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 200), S7870 [22JY]

National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 163), S5820 [21MY]

National FFA Organization: anniversary of membership of women (see S. Res. 319), S10635 [21OC]

National Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Month: designate (see S. Res. 161), S6940 [23JN]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 229), S8272 [29JY]

National MPS Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 143), S5372 [12MY]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 277), S9589 [21SE]

NATO: anniversary (see S. Res. 20), S2829 [5MR]

Navy: tribute to sailors of U.S. Submarine Force for completion of 1000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols (see S. Con. Res. 10), S2910 [9MR]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1401), S8766 [4AU]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 140), S5436 [13MY]

Pell, Claiborne: tribute (see S. Res. 8), S43 [6JA]

Reserve Officers Association: include leadership positions newly added in its constitution and bylaws in the Federal charter (see S. 1599), S8992 [6AU]

Russell Senate Office Building: designate the Kennedy Caucus Room (see S. Res. 264), S9326 [14SE]

Science: prohibit human-animal hybrids (see S. 1435), S7318 [9JY]

SEC: reinstate uptick rule and effectively regulate abusive short selling activities (see S. 605), S3611 [23MR]

Securities: clarify exemption for certain annuity contracts and insurance policies from Federal regulation (see S. 1389), S7071 [25JN]

Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 482), S2559 [26FE]

Senate Rules: require all legislative matters be available and scored by CBO for a certain period before consideration by any subcommittee, committee, or on the floor (see S. 1772), S10637 [21OC] (see S. Res. 307), S10217 [7OC]

Social Security: reauthorize State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 326), S826 [26JA]

———require Congress to approve a totalization agreement before the agreement, giving foreign workers Social Security benefits, can go into effect (see S. 42), S256 [9JA]

Taxation: allow carryback of certain net operating losses (see S. 823), S6186 [4JN]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 405), S4670 [23AP]

———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. 491), S4446 [20AP]

———expand application of the homebuyer credit (see S. 253), S598 [15JA]

———expand credit for renewable electricity production to include electricity produced from biomass for on-site use and modify credit period for producing electricity from open-loop biomass (see S. 870), S10487 [15OC]

———extend and expand benefits for businesses operating in empowerment zones, enterprise communities, or renewal communities (see S. 1222), S9931 [29SE]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 461), S9555 [17SE]

———extend first-time homebuyer tax credit (see S. 1678), S9841 [24SE]

———improve operation of employee stock ownership plans (see S. 1612), S10778 [27OC]

———make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see S. 1400), S7192 [7JY]

———make permanent the rate reduction for qualified timber gains (see S. 316), S3163 [17MR]

———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see S. 812), S5372 [12MY]

———modify rate for excise tax on investment income of private foundations (see S. 676), S3786 [25MR]

———provide a credit for certain home purchases (see S. 1230), S6452 [10JN]

———provide a credit for property labeled under the EPA WaterSense program (see S. 1321), S8558 [30JY]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 781), S4309 [2AP]

———reduce tax on beer (see S. 1058), S5502 [14MY]

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see S. 144), S4964 [30AP]

———repeal sunset of adoption credit expansion and adoption assistance programs and allow credit to be claimed in the year expenses are incurred, regardless of when the adoption becomes final (see S. 2816), S11972 [21NO]

———repeal sunset on reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gain rates (see S. 567), S3025 [11MR]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State and local government contracts (see S. 292), S719 [21JA]

———treat trees and vines producing fruit, nuts, or other crops as placed in service in the year in which it is planted for purposes of special allowance for depreciation (see S. 1461), S9135 [8SE]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see S. 211), S3074 [12MR]

U.S. Authorization and Sunset Commission: establish (see S. 926), S4891 [29AP]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: express condolences to family of Stephen T. Johns, commend staff for response to shooting, and condemn acts of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred (see S. Res. 184), S6543 [11JN]

University of Georgia: tribute to women's gymnastics team (see S. Res. 119), S4891 [29AP]

Voting: ensure that absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters are aware of their voting rights and have an opportunity to register to vote and have their absentee ballots cast and counted (see S. 1415), S7261 [8JY]

———establish standards for distribution of voter registration application forms and require organizations to register with the State prior to distributing such forms (see S. 1103), S5700 [20MY]

———improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (see S. 1026), S5503 [14MY]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see S. 422), S2229 [12FE]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 614), S3898 [26MR]

Workforce Investment Act: make non-union training programs eligible for Federal funding under the ``Green Jobs'' program (see S. 1238), S6542 [11JN]

Year of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps of the U.S. Army: designate (see S. Res. 66), S3075 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: 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. 644), S3550 [19MR]

Bell, Griffin B.: tribute (see S. Res. 15), S652 [16JA]

Dept. of Defense: limit immigration rights of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see S. 1071), S5614 [19MY]

Hunting and trapping: recognize hunting heritage and provide opportunities for continued hunting on public lands (see S. 1348), S7069 [25JN]

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site: expand boundary and redesignate as a national historical park (see S. 742), S3986 [30MR]

National Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 211), S7555 [15JY]

National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3369 [18MR]

Sujaa, Salah N.: relief (see S. 494), S2558 [26FE]

Tariff: acrylic synthetic staple fiber (see S. 2004, 2005, 2006), S10851 [28OC]

———cerium sulfide pigments (see S. 1998), S10851 [28OC]

———daminozide (see S. 2010), S10851 [28OC]

———4 ,4N-oxydiphthalic anhydride (see S. 2008), S10851 [28OC]

———high tenacity rayon filament yarn (see S. 1999, 2001), S10851 [28OC]

———methyl N-(2-[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]-oxymethyl] phenyl)-N-methoxycarbanose (see S. 2003), S10851 [28OC]

———propargite (see S. 1997), S10851 [28OC]

———3,3', 4-4'-biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride (see S. 2009), S10851 [28OC]

———3-bromo-N-[4-chloro-2-methyl-6-[(methylamino)carbonyl]phenyl]-1 H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide (chlorantraniliprole) (see S. 2000), S10851 [28OC]

———2-butyne-1,4-diol, polymer with (chloromethyl)oxirane, brominated, dehydro-chlorinated, methoxylated and triethyl phosphate (see S. 2007), S10851 [28OC]

———2-chloro-N-(4'-chloro-biphenyl-2-yl)-nicotinamide (see S. 2002), S10851 [28OC]

Taxation: repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see S. 296), S786 [22JA]

Biographies

Bell, Griffin B., S191-S193 [8JA]

Certificates of election

Senate, S1 [6JA]

Cloture motions

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), motion to commit, S13132 [13DE]

Taxation: modify the first-time homebuyers credit for Armed Forces members and certain other Federal employees (H.R. 3590), motion to commit, S13132 [13DE]

Letters

Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program funding: several Senators, S13566 [20DE]

Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act: Mike Mullen, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, S5936 [2JN]

F-22 aircraft program funding: David R. Bockel, Reserve Officers Association, S7736 [21JY]

———Rebecca Grant, Mitchell Institute for Airpower Studies, Air Force Association, S7459 [14JY]

Nomination of Cass R. Sunstein to be OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Administrator: Cass R. Sunstein, S7575 [15JY]

Nomination of Thomas J. Vilsack to be Sec. of Agriculture: by, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S662 [20JA]

Prohibit Federal funding of abortions under any national health care plan: Cindy O'Leary, HOPE Center (organization), S13567 [20DE]

———Sadie Fields, Georgia Christian Alliance, S13567 [20DE]

———several religious organizations, S13567 [20DE]

Reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S12147 [2DE]

Memorandums

Joint STARS Weapons System Funding: Ashton B. Carter, Dept. of Defense, S10041 [1OC]

Oaths of office

Senate, S4 [6JA]

Privilege of the floor

Evans, David, S7807 [21JY]

Rebuttals

Air Force Response to Washington (DC) Post Article on F-22 Aircraft Program, S7462-S7467 [14JY]

Remarks

Afghanistan Security Forces Fund: funding, S10030 [1OC]

American Battlefield Protection Act: establish battlefield acquisition grant program to acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (H.R. 146), S3348 [18MR]

Angel Flight Inc.: tribute, S9710 [23SE]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), S1509 [4FE], S1657 [5FE], S2008 [9FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), conference report, S2199 [12FE], S2298, S2299 [13FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and pandemic influenza response (H.R. 2346), S5658 [20MY], S5769, S5770 [21MY]

Army: anniversary, S6647 [16JN]

Barrs, Earl and Wanda: American Tree Farm System National Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year Award recipients, S10199 [7OC]

Budget: allocation of funds, S3578 [19MR], S3773 [25MR]

———deficit, S3578 [19MR], S3773 [25MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (S. Con. Res. 13), S4243 [2AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize a plaque commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol (S. Res. 53), S2548 [26FE], S7457 [14JY]

———authorize a plaque in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol (H. Con. Res. 135), S7457 [14JY]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: tribute to Atlanta, GA, campus expansion, S5583 [19MY]

Congressional Coalition on Adoption: tribute to Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S10029 [1OC]

Contracts: reduce Government involvement in prime contractor ``make-buy'' decisions, S5223 [6MY]

Courts: allow certain detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to be brought to the U.S. for trial and possible imprisonment, S6478 [10JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1390), S7457, S7459, S7468 [14JY], S7542 [15JY], S7726, S7735, S7736 [21JY], S7958, S7966, S8002 [23JY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), conference report, S10670 [22OC]

———clarify conflict of interest exceptions applicable to contracts for systems engineering and technical assistance functions, S5222 [6MY]

———close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S6478 [10JN]

———F-22 aircraft program funding, S7457, S7459, S7468 [14JY], S7542 [15JY], S7726, S7735, S7736 [21JY]

———F-22 aircraft program funding through reductions in operations and maintenance and military personnel funding, and predicted savings from weapons systems acquisition reform, S7468 [14JY]

———improve organization and procedures for the acquisition of major weapons systems (S. 454), S5222, S5223 [6MY]

———Joint STARS weapons system funding, S10041 [1OC]

———Joint Strike Fighter competitive engine program funding, S7958 [23JY]

———limit immigration rights of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S5658 [20MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), S10030, S10041 [1OC]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S., S5658 [20MY], S5769, S5770 [21MY], S10549 [20OC], S11145 [5NO]

———repeal sunset on authority to purchase rayon fiber from foreign sources for the purpose of making fire-resistant uniforms, S8002 [23JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2892), conference report, S10549 [20OC]

Dept. of Justice: potential criminal investigation of U.S. officials associated with CIA use of certain interrogation techniques, S9832 [24SE]

———prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal courts of individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, S11169 [5NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove expenditures exceeding certain amounts for the Troubled Asset Relief Program intended to bailout financial institutions (S.J. Res. 5), S568 [15JA]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: designate certain wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and national heritage areas, and authorize certain programs and activities, S3348 [18MR]

———prohibit use of eminent domain to designate certain wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and national heritage areas, and authorize certain programs and activities, S3348 [18MR]

Disabled: help individuals with functional impairments to pay for services and supports needed to maximize independence and choices about community participation, education, and employment, S11847 [20NO]

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 (S. 181), S751 [22JA]

———ensure that only those who directly experience discrimination are eligible to file discriminatory compensation suits, S751 [22JA]

———prohibit retroactive claims for certain discriminatory compensation decisions, S751 [22JA]

Economy: importance of job creation, S1509 [4FE]

———regulation of U.S. financial markets, S5583 [19MY]

EPA: clarify authority to regulate pesticides, S6500 [11JN]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food (S. 510), S6912 [23JN]

———provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (H.R. 1256), S6500 [11JN]

———provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (H.R. 1256), motion to proceed, S5936 [2JN]

Food: provide for enhanced foodborne illness surveillance and food safety capacity and establish regional food safety centers of excellence (S. 1269), S6911 [23JN]

Geithner, Timothy F.: impact of previous self-employment tax errors on suitability to be Sec. of the Treasury, S807 [26JA]

———nomination to be Sec. of the Treasury, S807 [26JA]

Gensler, Gary: nomination to be CFTC Chairman, S5583 [19MY]

Georgia: express condolences to families of victims of storms and floods, honor emergency responders, and support FEMA efforts to respond to needs of those affected by floods (S. Res. 286), S9858 [24SE]

Health: Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program funding, S13565, S13566 [20DE]

———eliminate copays and deductibles for preventive health services for women, S12144 [2DE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S10414, S10415 [14OC], S10873 [29OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), S12144, S12146 [2DE], S12480 [5DE], S12789 [9DE], S13001, S13002 [11DE], S13559, S13562, S13564, S13565, S13566, S13567 [20DE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), motion to commit, S12144 [2DE], S12789 [9DE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), motion to proceed, S11846, S11847, S11848, S11849 [20NO]

———prohibit Federal funding of abortions under any national health care plan, S13567 [20DE]

———reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform, S12146 [2DE]

Holder, Eric H., Jr.: nomination to be Attorney General, S1254 [2FE]

Israel: support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip, encourage certain actions by Hamas, protect innocent civilians, and promote the Israeli-Palestinian peace process (S. Res. 10), S194 [8JA]

Medicaid: impact of increased funding obligations on States, S13564 [20DE]

Medicare: eliminate funding cuts, S12144 [2DE], S12480 [5DE]

———prohibit reduction of guaranteed benefits and apply any savings to extend solvency of trust funds, reduce premiums, improve or expand guaranteed benefits, and protect access to providers, S12566 [7DE]

———prohibit use of trust fund revenues to establish new entitlement programs, S12566, S12567 [7DE]

———solvency, S12480 [5DE]

Moultrie, GA: anniversary of Colquitt Regional Medical Center, S10680 [22OC]

National Eye Donor Month: observance, S2554 [26FE]

National Park Service: prohibit acquisition of new sites or construction of new buildings in units until maintenance projects on existing sites have been completed, S3348 [18MR]

Nuclear energy: assess role in national energy policy, S5275 [7MY]

Obama, President: release of CIA memos regarding torture, S4948 [30AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prohibit tax increase for individuals under certain income levels, S12789 [9DE]

Power resources: prohibit restrictions on development of renewable energy sources on public lands, S3348 [18MR]

Real estate: lower interest rates on 30-year fixed mortgages for creditworthy borrowers to refinance current loans or make new home purchases, S1509 [4FE], S1657 [5FE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), S11145, S11169 [5NO]

Sotomayor, Sonia M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S8541 [30JY]

Sunstein, Cass R.: nomination to be OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Administrator, S7574, S7575 [15JY]

Taxation: allow deductions for interest payments on car loans and sales and excise taxes on certain motor vehicle purchases, S2298 [13FE]

———modify the first-time homebuyers credit for Armed Forces members and certain other Federal employees (H.R. 3590), S12566, S12567 [7DE]

———provide a credit for certain home purchases, S1509 [4FE], S2199 [12FE], S2298 [13FE]

———rates, S3578 [19MR], S10873 [29OC], S11848, S11849 [20NO]

Thomson, IL: proposal to convert Thomson Correctional Center into a Federal prison with a separate unit to house some detainees previously held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S13309 [16DE]

Voting: ensure that absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters are aware of their voting rights and have an opportunity to register to vote and have their absentee ballots cast and counted, S7966 [23JY]

Tributes

Bell, Griffin B., S190-S194 [8JA]

Bisher, Furman, S10474 [15OC]

Boe, Eric, S2228 [12FE]

Boortz, Neal, S10105 [5OC]

Bradshaw, Brian N., S8546 [30JY]

Burson, John H., III, S5812 [21MY]

Coleman, Norm, S7282 [9JY]

Grube, Bruce, S6965 [24JN]

Hubert, Vernie, S10415 [14OC]

Kennedy, Edward M., S9213 [10SE]

Martinez, Senator, S9151 [9SE]

Norton, Frank, S8967 [6AU]

Secord, Mack, S9710 [23SE]

Yoculan, Suzanne, S6478 [10JN]