GRAHAM, LINDSEY (a Senator from South Carolina)

Amendments

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), S1422, S1450 [3FE], S1562, S1593 [4FE], S1692, S1756, S1764 [5FE], S1808 [6FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and pandemic influenza response (H.R. 2346), S5669, S5670, S5673, S5733, S5735, S5739 [20MY], S5799, S5880 [21MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (S. Con. Res. 13), S4007 [30MR], S4091, S4101 [31MR], S4132, S4200, S4213, S4219, S4221, S4223 [1AP], S4257, S4314, S4393 [2AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1390), S7503 [14JY], S7564 [15JY], S7659 [16JY], S7702, S7708, S7709, S7710 [20JY], S7765, S7795 [21JY], S7849, S7853, S7905, S7908, S7911, S7914, S7930 [22JY], S7987, S8004, S8008, S8012, S8045, S8048, S8054 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), S10072 [1OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2892), S7275 [8JY], S7327, S7329 [9JY]

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), S4615, S4701 [23AP]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3183), S8208 [28JY]

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (H.R. 1256), S6257, S6274 [8JN]

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

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), S10285, S10325 [8OC]

Social Security: extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2), S929 [27JA], S1000 [28JA], S1099 [29JA]

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

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), S6663 [16JN], S6731 [17JN]

Appointments

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]

Senate National Security Working Group, S2986 [10MR], S9572 [17SE]

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors, S6956 [23JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Sail Training Association: tribute (see S. Res. 158), S13786 [22DE]

Animals: prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see S. 727), S3897 [26MR]

Armed Forces: authorize travel and transportation allowances for mobilized members of the Reserve components on leave for suspension of training or to meet minimal staffing requirements (see S. 747), S4062 [31MR]

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

———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), S5436 [13MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (see S. 883), S4669 [23AP]

———provide for continuity of TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the retired Reserve (see S. 731), S3897 [26MR]

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), S12910 [10DE]

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

Celebrate Safe Communities Week: designate (see S. Res. 302), S10110 [5OC]

China: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (see S. Res. 167), S6030 [3JN] (see S. Res. 171), S6256 [8JN]

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

Congress: provide greater accountability of taxpayers' dollars by curtailing congressional earmarking (see S. 162), S43 [6JA]

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

Courts: allow a limited period for Federal judges to opt into the Judicial Survivors' Annuities System and begin contributing towards an annuity for spouses and dependent children upon their death (see S. 1107), S5700 [20MY]

———provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings (see S. 657), S3550 [19MR]

———repeal statutory requirement for Federal judges to receive cost-of-living increases and provide for automatic salary adjustments (see S. 2725), S11048 [3NO]

———restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, and allow disclosure of discovery information in civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public health or safety (see S. 537), S2828 [5MR]

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

Crime Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 302), S10110 [5OC]

Cuba: express solidarity with writers, journalists, and librarians of Cuba on World Press Freedom Day and call for release of Cubans imprisoned for exercising rights associated with freedom of the press (see S. Res. 149), S5502 [14MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a grant program to promote efforts to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services (see S. 1709), S11494 [18NO]

Dept. of Defense: prevent disclosure of certain photographic records relative to individuals captured or detained by U.S. forces in operations outside the U.S. (see S. 1100), S5700 [20MY] (see S. 1260), S6580 [15JN] (see S. 1285), S6720 [17JN]

Dept. of Education: extend authority to purchase guaranteed student loans (see S. 2796), S12619 [7DE]

Dept. of HHS: establish Office of Deputy Sec. for Health Care Fraud Prevention (see S. 2128), S11119 [4NO]

———optimize delivery of critical care medicine and expand the critical care workforce (see S. 1020), S5371 [12MY]

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: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (see S. 1254), S6542 [11JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assess feasibility and advisability of using service dogs for treatment or rehabilitation of veterans with physical or mental injuries or disabilities (see S. 1495), S7868 [22JY]

———clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms (see S. 669), S3609 [23MR]

———furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well water was contaminated (see S. 1518), S10636 [21OC]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see S.J. Res. 16), S7194 [7JY]

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

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 371), S2028 [9FE] (see S. 845), S4513 [21AP]

———preserve rights granted under second amendment to the Constitution in national parks and national wildlife refuge areas (see S. 816), S5233 [6MY]

Foreign trade: require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the U.S. to establish registered agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (see S. 1606), S12071 [1DE]

FRS: reform manner in which GAO audits the FRS Board of Governors and the manner in which such audits are reported (see S. 604), S8094 [24JY]

Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 451), S6993 [24JN]

Glover, Lucas: tribute (see S. Res. 214), S7639 [16JY]

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]

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

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

Health: ensure provision of health care coverage for uninsured individuals through State health care initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system (see S. 698), S3784 [25MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see S. 1099), S6187 [4JN]

———provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage (see S. 391), S1677 [5FE]

Hunting and trapping: recognize hunting heritage and provide opportunities for continued hunting on public lands (see S. 1348), S10163 [6OC]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (see S. 2336), S11119 [4NO]

Iran: condemn restrictions on freedoms of speech, the press, expression, and assembly, human rights abuses, and censorship, and support access to the Internet and personal communication services (see S. Res. 386), S13785 [22DE]

———condemn systematic violation of its obligation to uphold human rights provided for under its constitution and international law (see S. Res. 355), S11594 [19NO]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see S. 908), S4806 [28AP]

———prohibit executive departments from entering into or renewing procurement contracts with persons that export certain computer or telecommunications technologies to Iran (see S. 1475), S7699 [20JY]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators (see S. Res. 193), S6845 [19JN]

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), S6889 [22JN]

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

Law enforcement: increase the number of Federal law enforcement officials investigating and prosecuting financial fraud (see S. 331), S894 [27JA]

———provide increased penalties for health care fraud (see S. 1843), S10700 [22OC]

———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see S. 941), S5233 [6MY]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see S. 950), S4963 [30AP]

———reduce fraud (see S. 975), S5127 [5MY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 46), S40 [6JA]

———require wealthy beneficiaries to pay a greater share of their premiums under the prescription drug program (see S. 677), S3657 [24MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve awareness and access to colorectal cancer screening tests (see S. 1511), S8039 [23JY]

National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see S. 714), S3897 [26MR]

News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (see S. 448), S2322 [13FE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: establish position of Deputy U.S. Trade Representative for Trade Enforcement, a Trade Enforcement Division, and a Chief Manufacturing Negotiator (see S. 1466), S7639 [16JY]

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

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

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act: correct interpretation of the term ``proceeds'' (see S. 378), S1542 [4FE]

Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (see S. 2839), S12413 [4DE]

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]

Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission: establish (see S. 1056), S11119 [4NO]

Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 482), S2767 [4MR]

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation: establish (see S. 473), S10162 [6OC]

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

Tariff: aqueous catalytic preparations based on iron (III) toluenesulfonate (see S. 2321), S10920 [29OC]

———aqueous dispersions of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) poly(styrenesulfonate) (cationic), whether or not containing binder resin and organic solvent (see S. 2323), S10920 [29OC]

———electrical transformers (see S. 2324), S10920 [29OC]

———loudspeakers not mounted in their enclosures (see S. 2325), S10920 [29OC]

———provide duty-free treatment of certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan and Pakistan (see S. 496), S3987 [30MR]

———3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (see S. 2322), S10920 [29OC]

Taxation: allow carryback of certain net operating losses (see S. 823), S6365 [9JN]

———allow deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases (see S. 437), S2322 [13FE]

———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), S4172 [1AP]

———allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance (see S. 702), S3785 [25MR]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 461), S7139 [6JY]

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

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see S. 144), S1058 [29JA]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see S. 211), S5328 [11MY]

Terrorism: deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (see S. 2930), S13883 [23DE]

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. (see S. 1023), S6031 [3JN]

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]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see S. 1699), S9841 [24SE]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (see S. 2336), S11119 [4NO]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 407), S2080 [10FE]

Year of the Military Family: designate (see S. Res. 165), S5943 [2JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Defense: prohibit release of enemy combatants into the U.S. (see S. 1081), S5699 [20MY]

Fatty, Sainey H.: relief (see S. 1587), S8992 [6AU]

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]

Hurricanes: anniversary of Hurricane Hugo (see S. Res. 282), S9733 [23SE]

International trade: enhance reporting requirements on the status of the Arab League trade boycott of Israel and other trade boycotts of Israel (see S. 1671), S9371 [15SE]

National Hemangioma Treatment Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 324), S10777 [27OC]

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]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: negotiate a remedy for the equitable border tax treatment on goods and services within the World Trade Organization (see S. 1043), S5501 [14MY]

Tariff: acetyl chloride (see S. 2501), S10924 [29OC]

———cobalt boron (see S. 2494), S10924 [29OC]

———crotonic acid (see S. 2487), S10924 [29OC]

———cyanuric chloride (see S. 2483), S10923 [29OC]

———dianil (see S. 2502), S10924 [29OC]

———ferroboron (see S. 2495), S10924 [29OC]

———4-aminodiphenylamine (4-ADPA) (see S. 2508), S10924 [29OC]

———Grilamid TR 90 (see S. 2510), S10924 [29OC]

———Grilbond IL 6-50%F (see S. 2511), S10924 [29OC]

———himic anhydride (see S. 2513), S10924 [29OC]

———hot feed extruding equipment used in the manufacture of extra-wide pneumatic truck and automobile tires, and parts and accessories thereof (see S. 2480), S10923 [29OC]

———liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries of artificial foliage (see S. 2506), S10924 [29OC]

———machine tools for working wire of iron and steel (see S. 2490), S10924 [29OC]

———machinery for molding or forming pneumatic tires (see S. 2485), S10924 [29OC]

———machinery for molding or otherwise forming rubber (see S. 2493), S10924 [29OC]

———manufacturing equipment (see S. 2471), S10923 (see S. 2497, 2498, 2499, 2512), S10924 [29OC]

———mold curing devices used in the manufacture of extra-wide pneumatic truck and automobile tires, and parts and accessories thereof (see S. 2481), S10923 [29OC]

———nonwoven diffusion media (see S. 2516), S10924 [29OC]

———nPBAL (see S. 2503), S10924 [29OC]

———N-phenyl-N-((trichloromethyl)thio)-benzenesulfonamide, calcium carbonate, and mineral oil mixtures (see S. 2509), S10924 [29OC]

———o-dichlorobenzene (see S. 2514), S10924 [29OC]

———1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with N,N'-bis(2-aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine, cyclized, methosulfate (see S. 2505), S10924 [29OC]

———p-fluorobenzaldehyde (see S. 2500), S10924 [29OC]

———Primid QM-1260 (see S. 2507), S10924 [29OC]

———Primid XL-552 (see S. 2504), S10924 [29OC]

———sawing machines (see S. 2484), S10923 [29OC]

———sector mold press machines (see S. 2492), S10924 [29OC]

———shearing machines (see S. 2491), S10924 [29OC]

———silver sodium hydrogen zirconium phosphate (see S. 2515), S10924 [29OC]

———sodium hypophosphite (see S. 2488), S10924 [29OC]

———sulfur black 1 (see S. 2482), S10923 [29OC]

———synthetic staple fibers that are not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning (see S. 2479), S10923 (see S. 2518, 2520), S10924 [29OC]

———tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium chloride, polymer with urea, tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium chloride, formaldehyde, and water/inters (see S. 2496), S10924 [29OC]

———tirebuilding machines used in the manufacture of extra-wide pneumatic truck and automobile tires, and parts and accessories thereof (see S. 2519), S10924 [29OC]

———truck tires (see S. 2472, 2473, 2474, 2475, 2476, 2477, 2478), S10923 [29OC]

———2,6 dichlorotoluene (see S. 2486), S10924 [29OC]

———2 ,2'-dithioibisbenzothiazole (see S. 2517), S10924 [29OC]

———2-chloro-6-(methylthio)toluene (see S. 2489), S10924 [29OC]

Taxation: restore deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel (see S. 261), S598 [15JA]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [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]

Declarations

Prevent disclosure of certain photographic records relative to individuals captured or detained by U.S. forces in operations outside the U.S.: David H. Petraeus, S6691 [17JN]

———Raymond T. Odierno, S6691 [17JN]

Letters

FDIC foreclosure prevention mortgage modification program: Sheila C. Bair, FDIC, S1811 [6FE]

Prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal courts of individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks: several victims' family members, S11286 [9NO]

Oaths of office

Senate, S4 [6JA]

Remarks

Afghanistan: develop a strategy for continued U.S. military presence, S9418, S9419, S9420 [16SE]

Air Force: anniversary of Judge Advocate Generals (JAG) Corps, S785 [22JA]

Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S4856 [29AP]

———prohibit global warming pollution emission cap and trade program from increasing electric and gasoline prices, S4257 [2AP]

———use of budget reconciliation for global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S4142 [1AP]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), S1627, S1628 [5FE], S1781, S1808, S1810, S1811, S1813, S1814, S1815, S1816, S1847 [6FE], S2007 [9FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus (H.R. 1), conference report, S2289 [13FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and pandemic influenza response (H.R. 2346), S5651, S5671, S5673, S5674 [20MY]

———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and pandemic influenza response (H.R. 2346), conference report, S6691 [17JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, S3517 [19MR]

———deficit, S4855 [29AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (S. Con. Res. 13), S4142, S4159 [1AP], S4244, S4257 [2AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014 (S. Con. Res. 13), conference report, S4855 [29AP]

China: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, S6180 [4JN]

Civil Rights Act: clarify filing period applicable to discrimination charges, S740 [22JA]

Clinton, Senator: nomination to be Sec. of State, S681 [21JA]

Courts: provide classified information procedures for military commissions, S7989 [23JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1390), S7817 [22JY], S7989, S8000, S8001, S8003 [23JY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 2647), conference report, S10685 [22OC]

———clarify preference for trying certain enemy combatants by military commission, S8003 [23JY]

———clarify regulations on intelligence personnel reading of Miranda rights to suspected terrorists detained for interrogation, S8000 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), S10052 [1OC]

———prevent disclosure of certain photographic records relative to individuals captured or detained by U.S. forces in operations outside the U.S., S5671, S5673, S5674 [20MY], S6691 [17JN]

———prevent disclosure of certain photographic records relative to individuals captured or detained by U.S. forces in operations outside the U.S. (S. 1100), S5988 [3JN]

———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., S5651 [20MY]

———reform military commissions under which enemy combatants are tried, S5651-S5653 [20MY]

———repeal sunset on authority to purchase rayon fiber from foreign sources for the purpose of making fire-resistant uniforms, S8001 [23JY]

———U.S. Special Operations Command Special Operations Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR) funding, S10052 [1OC]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal courts of individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, S10286 [8OC], S11160, S11170, S11171 [5NO], S11285 [9NO]

———provision of Miranda rights to certain detainees in Iraq and Afghanistan, S8000 [23JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: dedicate portion of the Troubled Asset Relief Program funding for mortgage foreclosure mitigation activities, S1816 [6FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide benefits to certain Filipino World War II veterans, S1627 [5FE]

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), S740 [22JA]

FDIC: foreclosure prevention mortgage modification program funding through reductions in undesignated State funding in supplemental appropriations for economic stimulus, S1810, S1811, S1813, S1814, S1815, S1816 [6FE]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents, S7817 [22JY]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S9418, S9419, S9420 [16SE]

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

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), S12145, S12146 [2DE], S12791 [9DE], S13561, S13562, S13564, S13566, S13568 [20DE], S13687 [21DE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), motion to commit, S12145 [2DE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), motion to proceed, S11963 [21NO]

———prohibit Federal funding of abortions under any national health care plan, S13564, S13568 [20DE]

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

Holder, Eric H., Jr.: nomination to be Attorney General, S1253 [2FE]

Medicaid: exempt States and local governments from costs due to unfunded Federal mandates, S13687 [21DE]

———exemption of Nebraska from increased funding obligations, S13564 [20DE]

Medicare: eliminate funding cuts, S12145 [2DE], S13562 [20DE]

———solvency, S12791 [9DE]

National security: proposed release of certain detainees from detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S4914 [30AP]

North Myrtle Beach, SC: impact of wildfires, S4661 [23AP]

Obama, President: Executive orders to close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and limit use of certain interrogation techniques, S4914 [30AP]

Pakistan: authorize appropriations to promote an enhanced strategic partnership (S. 962), S7036 [25JN]

Power resources: national energy policy, S3517 [19MR]

———provide a point of order against legislation that would impose a national energy tax on middle-income individuals, S4159 [1AP]

Rice, James E.: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, S8984 [6AU]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), S10286 [8OC], S11160, S11170, S11171 [5NO], S11285 [9NO]

Social Security: provide a point of order against legislation that would deplete Social Security trust funds, S4159 [1AP]

Sotomayor, Sonia M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S7829 [22JY]

Taxation: restore deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel (S. 261), S6988 [24JN]

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), S6988 [24JN]

Statements

Tribute to Edward M. Kennedy: by, S10481 [15OC]

Tributes

Abernathy, Warren H., S6991 [24JN]

Black, Scott C., S7189 [7JY]

Carter, Thomas L., S4440 [20AP]

Cooper, Milford J. (Dolly), S4959 [30AP]

Cunningham, Austin, S1055 [29JA]

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Kennedy, Edward M., S9211 [10SE]

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