[Congressional Record Index (1998)] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov] THOMPSON, FRED (a Senator from Tennessee) Amendments Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1999-2003 (S. Con. Res. 86), S2931 [1AP], S2994 [1AP] Computers: encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to the year 2000 problem (S. 2392), S11056 [28SE], S11065 [28SE] Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2057), S6678 [19JN], S6679 [19JN], S6710 [19JN], S6711 [19JN], S6775 [22JN], S6900 [23JN], S7206 [25JN] Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 2237), S9967 [8SE], S9985 [8SE] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 2312), S9108 [28JY], S9145 [28JY], S9146 [28JY], S9224 [29JY] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 2260), S8747 [22JY], S8793 [22JY] Executive departments: clarify requirements for filling vacancies and making temporary appointments subject to Senate confirmation (S. 2176), S10996 [25SE], S11053 [28SE] FAA: reauthorizing programs (S. 2279), S10887 [24SE], S10934 [24SE] Government regulations: reform regulatory process (S. 981), S402 [4FE] IRS: restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), S4366 [5MY], S4415 [6MY], S4447 [6MY] Political campaigns: protect individuals from having their money involuntarily collected and used for politics by a corporation or labor organization (S. 1663), S906 [24FE], S933 [24FE], S938 [24FE] Taxation: treatment of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 442), S11601 [6OC] Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act, S4841 [13MY] North Atlantic Assembly, S12249 [9OC] Articles and editorials Committees Dwindle--But Costs Don't, Chris Collins, Gannett (news service), S7192<bullet> [25JN] Executive Order Urged Consulting, But Didn't--State, Local Officials Want Federalism Say, David S. Broder, Washington (DC) Post, S8748 [22JY] Bills and resolutions cosponsored Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police for acts of heroism, (see S. Con. Res. 110), S9044 [27JY] ------ use of the rotunda for a memorial service for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police, (see S. Con. Res. 111), S9044 [27JY] CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions, (see S. 2180), S10211 [10SE] Cuba: increase support to democratic opposition and humanitarian assistance, (see S. 2080), S4906 [14MY] Dept. of Energy: improve the ability of small businesses, Federal agencies, industry, and universities to work with contractor- operated facilities, (see S. 1874), S2719 [27MR] Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule submitted on surety bond requirements for home health care providers under Medicare and Medicaid, (see S.J. Res. 50), S7200 [25JN] Education Flexibility Partnership Demonstration Act: allow State participation in activities, (see S. 2213), S9983 [8SE] Federal employees: recognition of the accomplishments of inspectors general in detecting waste, fraud, and abuse in Government, (see S.J. Res. 58), S11279 [1OC] Flag--U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration, (see S.J. Res. 40), S378 [4FE] Government: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs to streamline Government operations, (see S. 1642), S730 [12FE] Greek Independence Day--A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate, (see S. Res. 171), S847 [23FE] Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, (see S. 2330), S8482 [17JY] Israel: independence anniversary, (see S.J. Res. 46), S3783 [29AP] Labor unions: Presidential actions relative to resolving the dispute between Northwest Airlines, Inc., and the Air Line Pilots Association, (see S. Res. 270), S9877 [2SE] Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial, (see S. 2510), S10722 [22SE] McCain, Senator: tribute, (see S. Res. 196), S2114 [17MR] National parks and recreation areas: allow units that cannot charge entrance fees to retain other fees and charges, (see S. 1333), S1996 [16MR] National Tartan Day: designate, (see S. Res. 155), S2221 [18MR] New Mexico: designate Onate Cuartocentenario to commemorate the anniversary of the first permanent Spanish settlement, (see S. Res. 148), S520 [9FE] North American Wetlands Conservation Act: reauthorizing, (see S. 1677), S4633 [11MY] Partnerships for Wildlife Act: reauthorizing, (see S. 1677), S4633 [11MY] Read Across America Day: designate, (see S. Res. 181), S1082 [26FE] Research: continuation of Federal research and development programs funding in a fiscally sustainable way, (see S. 2217), S10726 [22SE] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate, (see S. 1575), S180 [28JA] Sanford, Terry: tribute, (see S. Res. 211), S3356 [21AP] Social Security: divert percentage of payroll tax into personal investment plans, increase retirement age, adjust Consumer Price Index, and reduce benefits to wealthier individuals, (see S. 2313), S8240 [15JY] Taxation: capital gains rates, (see S. 2214), S7013 [24JN] ------ terminate Internal Revenue Code, (see S. 1673), S2988 [1AP] University of Tennessee: tribute to women's basketball team, (see S. Res. 203), S2851 [31MR] Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and MIA's and disclosure of information concerning missing personnel, (see S. Res. 196), S2114 [17MR] Weapons: antiballistic missile systems deployment policy, (see S. 1873), S2719 [27MR] Bills and resolutions introduced Commission on Government Restructuring and Reform: establish, (see S. 2623), S12309 [10OC] Dept. of Commerce: extend a quarterly financial report program, (see S. 2071), S4823 [13MY] Executive departments: clarify requirements for filling vacancies and making temporary appointments subject to Senate confirmation, (see S. 2176), S6405 [16JN] Federal Advisory Committee Act: modify termination and reauthorization requirements for advisory committees, (see S. 2228), S7172 [25JN] Government: limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution, (see S. 2445), S9973 [8SE] Government regulations: accounting of costs and benefits, (see S. 2161), S6181 [11JN] Real estate: notification of property owners relative to exercise of eminent domain by private nongovernmental entities, (see S. 1687), S1070 [26FE] Sports: establish a memorial to sportsmen, (see S. 2398), S9555 [31JY] Tariff: DEMT, (see S. 1765), S1990 [16MR] ------ reliquidation of certain entries of certain thermal transfer multifunction machines, (see S. 2424), S9556 [31JY] Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: clarify application, (see S. 2068), S4712 [12MY] Bills and resolutions relative to Tipton, Kathy: authorize testimony and representation in State of Tennessee v. Ronald W. Byrd, (see S. Res. 258), S9137 [28JY] Cloture motions Executive departments: clarify requirements for filling vacancies and making temporary appointments subject to Senate confirmation (S. 2176), S10869 [24SE], S11038 [28SE] ----- clarify requirements for filling vacancies and making temporary appointments subject to Senate confirmation (S. 2176), motion to proceed, S10712 [22SE], S10866 [24SE] Letters Limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution: George V. Voinovich, Governor of Ohio, S8748 [22JY] ----- several State and local government organizations, S8748 [22JY] OMB estimates of total annual costs and benefits of Federal regulatory programs: Lewis I. Dale, Alliance USA, S9226 [29JY] ----- by, S9225 [29JY] Prohibit special waiver of the criminal conflict of interest laws for the employee representative on the IRS Oversight Board: Stephen D. Potts, U.S. Office of Government Ethics, S4416 [6MY] Regulatory Improvement Act: by, Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S8807 [22JY] Russian disposal of weapons-grade plutonium: several Senators, S8475 [17JY], S8476 [17JY] Privilege of the floor Brown, Ellen, S9200 [29JY] Remarks Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions, S532 [10FE] Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated and emergency supplemental appropriations, S12822 [21OC] Arms Export Control Act: exempt federally guaranteed agricultural commodities from the application of sanctions (S. 2282), S7813 [9JY] Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police for acts of heroism (S. Con. Res. 110), S9037 [27JY] Chet Atkins' Musician Days: tribute, S5471<bullet> [22MY] Commission on Government Restructuring and Reform: establish (S. 2623), S12337<bullet> [10OC] Computers: encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to the year 2000 problem (S. 2392), S11065 [28SE] Contracts: application for exceptional waiver of requirements for subcontractors relative to submission of certain cost or pricing data, S6679 [19JN] ------ debar or suspend potential contractors using forced or indentured child labor from Federal contract eligibility, S9108 [28JY], S9200 [29JY], S9204 [29JY], S9206 [29JY] Copyrights: duration of protection (S. 505), S12434 [12OC] ------ reform music licensing practices and fees, S12434 [12OC] Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2057), S6679 [19JN], S7082 [25JN], S7112 [25JN] ----- authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2057), unanimous-consent request, S6761 [22JN] ------ authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616), conference report, S11221 [1OC], S11224 [1OC] ------ compensation limits for certain defense contractor personnel, S6679 [19JN] Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 2237), S10161 [10SE], S10163 [10SE] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 2312), S9108 [28JY], S9200 [29JY], S9204 [29JY], S9206 [29JY], S9225 [29JY] ------ making appropriations (H.R. 4104), conference report, S12136 [9OC] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4328), conference report, S12822 [21OC] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 2260), S8747 [22JY], S8749 [22JY] Electronic commerce: recognize digital and other forms of authentication as an alternative to existing paperbased methods and establish uniform national framework for electronic authentication, S11325 [2OC] ----- recognize digital and other forms of authentication as an alternative to existing paperbased methods and establish uniform national framework for electronic authentication (S. 2107), S12629 [15OC] Executive departments: clarify requirements for filling vacancies and making temporary appointments subject to Senate confirmation (S. 2176), S6413 [16JN] ------ clarify requirements for filling vacancies and making temporary appointments subject to Senate confirmation, S12822 [21OC] clarify requirements for filling vacancies and making temporary appointments subject to Senate confirmation (S. 2176), S11021 [28SE], S11031 [28SE], S11038 [28SE] Federal Advisory Committee Act: modify termination and reauthorization requirements for advisory committees (S. 2228), S7191<bullet> [25JN] Federal employees: recognition of the accomplishments of inspectors general in detecting waste, fraud, and abuse in Government (S.J. Res. 58), S11638<bullet> [6OC] Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: improve sanctions against providers and provide coverage for the FDIC and Federal Reserve Board (H.R. 1836), S11196 [30SE] Government: limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution, S8747 [22JY], S8749 [22JY] ------ limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution (S. 2445), S9976 [8SE] ------ procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (S. 314), S9505 [30JY] Government regulations: accounting of costs and benefits (S. 2161), S6184<bullet> [11JN] ------ reform regulatory process (S. 981), S408 [4FE], S8809<bullet> [22JY] Hussein, Saddam: indictment and prosecution for war crimes and other crimes against humanity (S. Con. Res. 78), S1911 [13MR] Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3694), conference report, S11904 [8OC] ------ increase whistleblower protections for employees, S11904 [8OC] IRS: prohibit special waiver of the criminal conflict of interest laws for the employee representative on the Oversight Board, S4415 [6MY], S4425 [6MY], S4426 [6MY], S4452 [7MY], S4454 [7MY] ------ restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), S4415 [6MY], S4425 [6MY], S4426 [6MY], S4452 [7MY], S4454 [7MY] ------ restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), conference report, S7721 [9JY] Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing armor vests (S. 1605), S4930 [15MY] National security: develop a system to classify and declassify information (S. 712), S1252 [3MR] Oak Ridge, TN: Stockpile Life Extension Program Y-12 Plant enriched uranium operations, S7082 [25JN] OMB: estimates of total annual costs and benefits of Federal regulatory programs, S9225 [29JY] Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, S824 [23FE], S828 [23FE], S829 [23FE], S10161 [10SE], S10163 [10SE] ------ protect individuals from having their money involuntarily collected and used for politics by a corporation or labor organization (S. 1663), S824 [23FE], S828 [23FE], S829 [23FE] Real estate: notification of property owners relative to exercise of eminent domain by private nongovernmental entities (S. 1687), S1075 [26FE] Satcher, David: nomination to be Surgeon General and Assistant Sec. of HHS, S532 [10FE] Social Security: divert percentage of payroll tax into personal investment plans, increase retirement age, adjust Consumer Price Index, and reduce benefits to wealthier individuals (S. 2313), S8247<bullet> [15JY] Taxation: State authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees, S7112 [25JN] ------ State authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees, S11221 [1OC], S11224 [1OC] ------ treatment of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 442), S11325 [2OC] Tobacco products: limit tobacco settlement attorneys' fees, S5111 [19MY], S5112 [19MY] ------ tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices (S. 1415), S5111 [19MY], S5112 [19MY], S6478 [17JN] Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: clarify application (S. 2068), S4726 [12MY] University of Tennessee: tribute to women's basketball team (S. Res. 203), S2827 [31MR] Weapons: antiballistic missile systems deployment policy (S. 1873), motion to proceed, S4754 [13MY] ------ antiballistic missile systems deployment policy (S. 1873), motion to proceed, S10055 [9SE] World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: limitations on copyright liability relative to material online (S. 2037), S4892 [14MY] World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: limitations on copyright liability relative to material online (S. 2037), S4892 [14MY] Reports filed Advisory Committee Termination and Streamlining Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2228) (S. Rept. 105-309), S9973 [8SE] Carl D. Pursell Post Office, Plymouth, MI: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3808), S10985 [25SE] Centennial of Flight Commemoration Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1397) (S. Rept. 105-294), S9688 [31AU] Correct Laws Relative to Termination of Benefits for Convicted Persons: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3096) (S. Rept. 105-296), S9688 [31AU] Daniel J. Doffyn Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2773), S3356 [21AP] David P. Richardson, Jr., Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3999), S10985 [25SE] Dept. of Commerce Quarterly Financial Report Program Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2071) (S. Rept. 105- 241), S7678 [8JY] Edgar C. Campbell, Sr., U.S. Post Office, Philadelphia, PA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3939), S10985 [25SE] Eliminate and Modify Reporting Requirements by Federal Departments and Agencies: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1364) (S. Rept. 105-187), S4630 [11MY] Eugene J. McCarthy Post Office Building, St. Paul, MN: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2836), S3356 [21AP] Federal Commission on Statistical Policy: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1404) (S. Rept. 105-367), S11581 [6OC] Federal Employees Health Care Protection Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1836) (S. Rept. 105-257), S8658 [21JY] Federal Employees Life Insurance Improvement Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2675) (S. Rept. 105-337), S10657 [21SE] Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act: Committee on Government Affairs (Senate) (S. 1642) (S. Rept. 105-194), S5433 [22MY] Federal Vacancies Reform Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2176) (S. Rept. 105-250), S8240 [15JY] Freedom From Government Competition Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 314) (S. Rept. 105-269), S9135 [28JY] Government Secrecy Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 712) (S. Rept. 105-258), S8778 [22JY] Howard C. Nielson Post Office Building, Provo, UT: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3120), S3356 [21AP] Investigation of Illegal or Improper Activities in Connection With 1996 Federal Election Campaigns: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-167), S1697 [10MR] James T. Leonard, Sr., Post Office, Garwood, NJ: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3810), S10985 [25SE] Jerome Anthony Ambro, Jr., Post Office Building, East Northport, NY: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2310), S10985 [25SE] Karl Bernal Post Office Building, Painesville, OH: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2766), S3356 [21AP] Lieutenant Henry O. Flipper Station, Thomasville, GA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2370), S10985 [25SE] Mandates Information Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 389) (S. Rept. 105-299), S9877 [2SE] Nancy B. Jefferson Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2798), S10985 [25SE] Nomination of Dana B. Covington, Sr., to the Postal Rate Commission: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S12163 [9OC] Nomination of David M. Walker To Be Comptroller General: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S12163 [9OC] Nomination of Deidre A. Lee To Be OMB Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S6487 [17JN] Nomination of Edward J. Gleiman to the Postal Rate Commission: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S12163 [9OC] Nomination of Elaine D. Kaplan to the Office of Special Counsel: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S2967 [1AP] Nomination of G. Edward DeSeve To Be OMB Deputy Director for Management: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S6487 [17JN] Nomination of Gregory H. Friedman To Be Inspector General of the Dept. of Energy: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S12163 [9OC] Nomination of Jacob J. Lew To Be OMB Director: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S8240 [15JY] Nomination of John U. Sepulveda To Be Deputy Director of OPM: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S12163 [9OC] Nomination of Joseph Swerdzewski To Be General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S12163 [9OC] Nomination of Kenneth Prewitt To Be Director of the Bureau of the Census: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S10920 [24SE] Nomination of Melvin R. Wright To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Associate Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S2967 [1AP] Nomination of Natalia C. Greene To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S10920 [24SE] Nomination of Neal E. Kravitz To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S10920 [24SE] Nomination of Nomination of David C. Williams To Be Inspector General of the Dept. of the Treasury: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S12163 [9OC] Nomination of Patricia A. Broderick To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S10920 [24SE] Nomination of Robert M. Walker To Be Deputy Director of FEMA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S10920 [24SE] Nomination of Ruth Y. Goldway to the Postal Rate Commission: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S2967 [1AP] Nomination of Sylvia M. Mathews To Be Deputy Director of OMB: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S12163 [9OC] Postal Service Building Designations in Coconut Grove, Opa Locka, Carol City, and Miami, FL: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2404), S10985 [25SE] Ray J. Favre Post Office Building, Kiln, MS: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2623), S10985 [25SE] Regulatory Improvement Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 981) (S. Rept. 105-188), S4630 [11MY] Reverend Milton R. Brunson Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2799), S10985 [25SE] Slamming--The Authorized Switching of Long-Distance Telephone Service: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-259), S8915 [23JY] Steven Schiff Post Office, Albuquerque, NM: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3630), S10985 [25SE] Travel and Transportation Reform Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 930) (S. Rept. 105-295), S9688 [31AU] Statements Appointment of Independent Counsel To Investigate Fundraising Practices in Presidential Election Campaign: by, S9537 [31JY] Summaries Government for the 21st Century Act (S. 2623), S12340<bullet> [10OC] Texts of S. 2068, clarify application of Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, S4726 [12MY] S. 2161, Regulatory Right-to-Know Act, S6184<bullet> [11JN] S. 2176, Federal Vacancies Reform Act, S6414-S6416 [16JN] S. 2228, Advisory Committee Termination and Streamlining Act, S7192<bullet> [25JN] S. 2623, Government for the 21st Century Act, S12337<bullet>-S12340<bullet> [10OC] S. Res. 258, Kathy Tipton's testimony and representation in State of Tennessee v. Ronald W. Byrd, S9141 [28JY], S9161 [28JY] Tributes Frist, Senator, S9037 [27JY] Miles, Rhonda, S9943<bullet> [3SE] Mitchell, Nikki, S9943<bullet> [3SE] Ribicoff, Abraham A., S1959<bullet> [13MR] Smith, Daniel, S7213<bullet> [25JN] Summitt, Pat, S1287<bullet> [3MR]