SHAHEEN, JEANNE (a Senator from New Hampshire)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6667 [18OC], S6765, S6766 [19OC], S6874 [20OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7687, S7688, S7717, S7730, S7742, S7752, S7758 [17NO], S7842, S7850 [18NO], S7971, S7994 [29NO], S8016, S8019 [30NO]

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3685 [9JN], S3893 [16JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7572, S7578 [15NO]

FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S489 [2FE], S545 [3FE], S624, S635 [8FE], S697, S702 [14FE], S714 [15FE]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), S3237 [23MY]

Patents: reform (S. 23), S1146 [2MR]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S1978 [30MR]

Small Business Act: extend programs (S. 990), S3349, S3360 [25MY]

Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (S. 990), S3349, S3360 [25MY]

Taxation: repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S7196 [8NO]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), S3237 [23MY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S71 [25JA], S621 [8FE], S705 [15FE], S1023 [1MR], S1613 [15MR], S1907 [29MR], S2095 [5AP], S2365 [12AP], S2589 [3MY], S2815 [10MY], S3003 [17MY], S3247 [24MY], S3511 [7JN], S3741 [14JN], S4135 [28JN], S4493 [12JY], S4647 [19JY], S4883 [26JY], S5201 [2AU], S5507 [13SE], S5731 [20SE], S6059 [4OC], S6623 [18OC], S6931 [1NO], S7163 [8NO], S7421 [15NO], S8345 [6DE], S8493 [13DE]

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S494 [2FE]

Conferee: H.R. 1540, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S8138 [1DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: promote local and regional farm and food systems (see S. 1773), S8490 [12DE]

American Infrastructure Financing Authority: establish (see S. 652), S3971 [21JN]

Animals: prohibit shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption (see S. 1176), S4803 [21JY]

Appropriations: establish a biennial appropriations process with the exception of defense spending and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (see S. 1274), S4076 [23JN]

Armed Forces: commemorate and honor service and sacrifice of members and their families as combat mission in Iraq draws to a close (see S. Res. 349), S8775 [17DE]

———improve provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members and veterans (see S. 951), S5993 [26SE]

———lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see S. 1214), S3891 [16JN]

———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see S. 2003), S8680 [15DE]

———modify per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see S. 866), S5252 [2AU]

———prevent disruptions at military funerals (see S. 815), S2446 [13AP]

———provide flexible spending accounts for military families (see S. 387), S5252 [2AU]

———recognize service of women (see S. Con. Res. 8), S976 [28FE]

———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Con. Res. 13), S3340 [25MY]

Belarus: condemn recent elections and call for immediate release of all political prisoners and for new elections that meet international standards (see S. Res. 105), S1828 [17MR]

Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (see S. 735), S4641 [18JY]

bin Laden, Osama: tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan (see S. Res. 159), S2621 [3MY]

Boston Bruins (hockey team): tribute (see S. Res. 210), S3891 [16JN]

Budget: establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (see S. 211), S338 [27JA]

———express that Congress should ``Go Big'' in its attempts toward deficit reduction (see S. Res. 331), S7704 [17NO]

———promote fiscal responsibility and control spending (see S. 3), S121 [25JA]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 17), S4677 [19JY]

Business and industry: remove the cap on punitive damages allowed under maritime law established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Co., v. Baker (see S. 592), S1750 [16MR]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 797), S2387 [12AP]

———prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see S. 811), S2509 [14AP]

Clean Air Act: recognize benefits of implementation (see S. Res. 119), S2046 [31MR]

Combating Autism Act: reauthorize (see S. 1094), S5705 [16SE]

Conservation of energy: improve energy efficiency of certain appliances and equipment (see S. 398), S1548 [10MR]

Credit: establish clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers (see S. 967), S2928 [12MY]

———extend loan limits of the FHA, housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, and the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see S. 1508), S6764 [19OC]

———provide a processing extension for emergency mortgage relief payments (see S. 1623), S5945 [23SE]

Crime: prevent use of stored value cards and other electronic fund access means as methods for currency smuggling or money laundering (see S. 1419), S4911 [26JY]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see S. 598), S1751 [16MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify authority regarding additional recreational uses of National Forest System lands subject to ski area permits (see S. 382), S2131 [5AP]

———repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see S. 496), S1548 [10MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorize a pilot program on enhancements of efforts on mental health in the National Guard and Reserves through community partnerships (see S. 1465), S5192 [1AU]

———preserve documentary evidence of incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military (see S. 658), S3106 [18MY]

Dept. of Education: award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see S. 393), S1828 [17MR]

———establish a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Master Teacher Corps program (see S. 758), S2266 [7AP]

———improve academic content standards for physical education (see S. 576), S6872 [20OC]

Dept. of HUD: create livable communities through coordinated public investment and streamlined regulations (see S. 1621), S5903 [22SE]

Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (see S. 968), S4293 [30JN]

———provide grants for the renovation, modernization, or construction of law enforcement facilities (see S. 955), S3275 [24MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish Office of the Homeowner Advocate (see S. 690), S1977 [30MR]

Dept. of Transportation: reauthorize and improve the Safe Routes to School Program (see S. 800), S5387 [7SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (see S. 491), S3339 [25MY]

———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 260), S5251 [2AU]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see S. 414), S2687 [4MY]

Diseases: extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see S. 384), S6872 [20OC]

Economy: strengthen competitiveness (see S. 1), S121 [25JA]

Education: reform schools and give children the tools needed to succeed (see S. 5), S121 [25JA]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 29), S7005 [1NO]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide effective science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teaching and learning (see S. 463), S2349 [8AP]

EPA: exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see S. 1369), S5459 [8SE]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption of foster case placements based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status of prospective adoptive or foster parents (see S. 1770), S7613 [16NO]

Ferraro, Geraldine A.: tribute (see S. Res. 114), S1933 [29MR]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see S. 1585), S5773 [20SE]

Foreign policy: expand sanctions imposed on Iran, North Korea, and Syria (see S. 1048), S4676 [19JY]

Forests: provide a tax exemption for forest conservation bonds (see S. 1105), S3427 [26MY]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 51), S872 [17FE]

GSA: convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia to house a National Women's History Museum (see S. 680), S1976 [30MR]

Hatfield, Mark O.: tribute (see S. Res. 257), S5339 [6SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1403), S4802 [21JY]

International Year of Forests: observance (see S. Res. 113), S1933 [29MR]

Japan: express condolences to families of victims and survivors of earthquake and tsunami, commend response efforts, and support international relief efforts (see S. Res. 101), S1600 [14MR]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 211), S3925 [20JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see S. 1265), S6601 [17OC]

Law enforcement: clarify and expand Federal criminal jurisdiction over Federal contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see S. 1145), S4395 [6JY]

LIHEAP: provide level funding (see S. 1961), S8414 [7DE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S6090 [4OC]

McClure, James A.: tribute (see S. Res. 78), S976 [28FE]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see S. 227), S6872 [20OC]

———provide for coverage of home infusion drug therapy (see S. 1203), S5072 [29JY]

———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see S. 44), S2446 [13AP]

Middle East: reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state (see S. Res. 185), S3543 [7JN]

Mikulski, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 4), S63 [5JA]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (see S. 309), S6185 [5OC]

Motor vehicles: reduce number of non-essential new vehicles purchased and leased by the Government (see S. 1246), S4023 [22JN]

National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see S. 306), S629 [8FE]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see S. 798), S4130 [27JN]

National Guard: empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (see S. 1025), S3892 [16JN]

National Small Business Week: observance (see S. Res. 197), S3275 [24MY]

Norway: condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack (see S. Res. 240), S4960 [27JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see S. 1166), S3683 [9JN]

Percy, Charles H.: tribute (see S. Res. 271), S5726 [19SE]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs (see S. 319), S642 [10FE]

———prohibit marketing of authorized generic drugs (see S. 373), S792 [16FE]

Political campaigns: establish a revenue source for fair elections financing of Senate campaigns by providing an excise tax on amounts paid pursuant to contracts with the Government (see S. 749), S2187 [6AP]

———reform financing of Senate elections (see S. 750), S2188 [6AP]

Power resources: make the U.S. the world's leader in clean energy (see S. 4), S121 [25JA]

———provide local communities with tools to make solar permitting more efficient (see S. 1108), S5253 [2AU]

Recycled materials: support improvement in collection, processing, and consumption of recycled materials (see S. Res. 251), S6919 [31OC]

Renewable energy: promote marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy research and development (see S. 630), S4130 [27JN]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see S. 1039), S3171 [19MY]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (see S. 493), S1264 [4MR]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see S. 506), S4157 [28JN]

———end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 555), S1547 [10MR]

Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 219), S338 [27JA]

Senate Rules: eliminate secret holds on Presidential nominations or legislation (see S. Res. 11), S64 [5JA] (see S. Res. 28), S338 [27JA]

———improve debate and consideration of legislative matters and nominations (see S. Res. 10), S64 [5JA]

———provide for cloture to be invoked with less than a three-fifths majority after additional debate (see S. Res. 8), S64 [5JA]

———provide procedures for extended debate (see S. Res. 21), S273 [26JA]

———reform filibuster rules to improve daily process (see S. Res. 12), S64 [5JA]

Slovenia: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 212), S3970 [21JN]

Small business: prevent the imposition of new burdensome or unfair tax collecting requirements on small online businesses (see S. Res. 309), S7066 [2NO]

———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see S. 72), S124 [25JA]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 320), S7368 [10NO]

Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see S. 697), S5252 [2AU]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 672), S5838 [21SE]

———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see S. 146), S3339 [25MY]

———provide predictability and certainty in the tax law, create jobs, and encourage investment (see S. 1174), S8461 [8DE]

———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see S. 940), S2839 [10MY]

———repeal the volumetric ethanol excise tax credit (see S. 520), S1977 [30MR] (see S. 871), S2993 [16MY]

———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see S. 1346), S4517 [12JY]

Terrorism: observe a moment of remembrance on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 228), S4677 [19JY] (see S. Res. 237), S4845 [22JY]

Transportation: provide flexibility in use of Federal funding for certain transit functions to local entities (see S. 1992), S8602 [14DE]

———provide funding to rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure and to establish a national infrastructure bank (see S. 1769), S7128 [3NO]

Tucson, AZ: condemn shootings at ``Congress on Your Corner'' event, express condolences to friends and families of victims, commend first responders, and honor service of Representative Giffords (see S. Res. 14), S127 [25JA]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see S. Res. 196), S3275 [24MY]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 431), S8734 [16DE]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see S. 344), S5251 [2AU]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S8548 [13DE]

Wallop, Malcolm: tribute (see S. Res. 268), S5684 [15SE]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see S. 641), S4451 [7JY]

Women: honor and support women in North Africa and the Middle East (see S. Res. 109), S1894 [28MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 1527), S7155 [7NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: phase out sugar price support program and marketing allotments (see S. 25), S122 [25JA]

American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 327), S7613 [16NO]

Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (see S. 1000), S2992 [16MY]

Dept. of Defense: enhance and improve the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (see S. 243), S411 [1FE]

Dept. of Education: establish Innovation Inspiration school grant program (see S. 716), S2087 [4AP]

Dept. of Labor: authorize a national grant program for on-the-job training (see S. 1168), S3683 [9JN]

Diseases: provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see S. 1221), S3891 [16JN]

Georgia (country): support sovereignty and territorial integrity, call upon Russia to fulfill terms of ceasefire agreements, and allow return of displaced persons and observer missions (see S. Res. 175), S2839 [10MY]

Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA: designate (see S. Res. 328), S7613 [16NO]

International Women's Day: support goals (see S. Res. 90), S1219 [3MR]

Medicare: authorize certified diabetes educators to provide diabetes self-management training services, including as part of telehealth services (see S. 1468), S5250 [2AU]

National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 949), S2874 [11MY]

Taxation: repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines and use resulting revenues for deficit reduction (see S. 26), S122 [25JA]

Veterans: ensure access to services in at least one Dept. of Veterans Affairs full-service hospital in their State or comparable contract services in the State (see S. 910), S2777 [9MY]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), motion to proceed, S1247 [4MR]

Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (S.J. Res. 20), motion to proceed, S4305 [30JN]

Cole, James M.: nomination to be Deputy Attorney General, S2749 [5MY], S2771 [9MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7886 [28NO], S8021 [30NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6085 [4OC], S6283 [6OC]

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3873 [16JN], S3963 [21JN]

———reauthorize (S. 782), motion to proceed, S3492 [6JN]

Halligan, Caitlin J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S8140 [1DE], S8361 [6DE]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3219 [23MY]

Patents: reform (H.R. 1249), motion to proceed, S5281 [2AU], S5328 [6SE]

———reform (S. 23), S1213 [3MR], S1323 [7MR]

Presidential appointments: reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (S. 679), motion to proceed, S3883 [16JN]

Small Business Act: extend programs (S. 990), House amendment, S3262 [24MY], S3368 [26MY]

Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (S. 990), House amendment, S3262 [24MY], S3368 [26MY]

Taxation: repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), motion to proceed, S7141 [3NO], S7151 [7NO]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3219 [23MY]

Verrilli, Donald B., Jr.: nomination to be Solicitor General, S3458 [26MY]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S71 [25JA], S621 [8FE], S705 [15FE], S1023 [1MR], S1613 [15MR], S1907 [29MR], S2095 [5AP], S2365 [12AP], S2589 [3MY], S2815 [10MY], S3003 [17MY], S3247 [24MY], S3511 [7JN], S3741 [14JN], S4135 [28JN], S4493 [12JY], S4647 [19JY], S4883 [26JY], S5201 [2AU], S5507 [13SE], S5731 [20SE], S6059 [4OC], S6623 [18OC], S6931 [1NO], S7163 [8NO], S7421 [15NO], S8345 [6DE], S8493 [13DE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6730 [19OC]

Appropriations: impact of spending cuts on women and children, S3255 [24MY]

———making consolidated, S8711 [16DE]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to Planned Parenthood funding (H. Con. Res. 36), S2424 [13AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to health care reform funding (H. Con. Res. 35), S2424 [13AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S1189 [3MR]

———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), motion to proceed, S1358 [8MR]

Armed Forces: lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities, S8133 [1DE]

Aviation: ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier and are not unnecessarily held on a grounded air carrier before or after a flight, S713 [15FE]

Berlin, NH: prison opening funding, S6730 [19OC]

Budget: allocation of funds, S2320, S2321 [8AP], S4593 [14JY]

———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit, S5095 [30JY]

———deficit, S4592 [14JY]

———establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (S. 211), S1358 [8MR]

———establish biennial cycle, S2321 [8AP], S8531 [13DE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2012-2021 (H. Con. Res. 34), S3255 [24MY]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), House amendment, S5095 [30JY]

Corps of Engineers: anniversary of Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, S5241 [2AU]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), conference report, S8641 [15DE]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S8108, S8133 [1DE]

———definition of core depot-level maintenance and repair capabilities, S8641 [15DE]

———impact of lack of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program funding on research activities, S2659 [4MY]

Dept. of Education: establish Innovation Inspiration school grant program (S. 716), S2150 [6AP]

Dept. of HHS: family planning services funding, S2321 [8AP]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), conference report, S8711 [16DE]

Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change, S2033 [31MR]

Eisen, Norman L.: nomination to be Ambassador to the Czech Republic, S8482 [12DE]

EPA: disapprove rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act (S.J. Res. 27), S7286 [9NO]

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 2553), S4984 [28JY], S5233 [2AU]

———Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, S712 [15FE]

———reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S712 [15FE]

FEMA: Disaster Relief Fund funding, S5522 [13SE]

Foreign trade: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program and certain trade preference programs, S5869 [22SE]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend (H.R. 2832), S5869 [22SE]

Gospodarek, Angela: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S112 [25JA]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S2320 [8AP]

LIHEAP: funding, S8711 [16DE]

Medicare: reform, S3255 [24MY]

National Mediation Board: repeal rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing, S5233 [2AU]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration relative to budget and debt crisis, S4278 [30JN]

Plummer, Stacey: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S112 [25JA]

Public debt: increase statutory limit, S4278 [30JN], S4593 [14JY], S4984 [28JY]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S1738 [16MR], S1966 [30MR], S2033 [31MR], S2659 [4MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations, S6730 [19OC]

Taxation: allow the mortgage interest deduction with respect to boats only if the boat is used as the principal residence of the taxpayer, S4279 [30JN]

———create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund, S8531 [13DE]

———deduction for expenses associated with ownership of a racehorse, S4279 [30JN]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 2553), S4984 [28JY], S5233 [2AU]

———rates, S4278 [30JN]

———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (S. 940), S2984 [16MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S5350 [7SE]

Transportation: provide funding to rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure and to establish a national infrastructure bank (S. 1769), motion to proceed, S7097 [3NO]

Veterans: ensure access to services in at least one Dept. of Veterans Affairs full-service hospital in their State or comparable contract services in the State (S. 910), S2779 [9MY]

Wheeler, Stephanie: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S3811 [15JN]

Texts of

S. 25, Stop Unfair Giveaways and Restrictions (SUGAR) Act, S142 [25JA]

S. 26, Elimination of Double Subsidies for the Hardrock Mining Industry Act, S143 [25JA]

S. 910, Veterans Health Equity Act, S2780 [9MY]

Tributes

Beauregard, Maureen, S6087 [4OC]

Bernier, Nicholas P., S4638 [18JY]

Cook, Michael B., S4019 [22JN]

Crosier, John, S5246 [2AU]

Ferraro, Geraldine A., S1918 [29MR]

Geary, Michael, S106 [25JA]

Kelly, Larry, S2871 [11MY]

Lang, David, S2443 [13AP]

Rist, John, S6088 [4OC]

Tarr, Arick M.D., S5721 [19SE]