It has been cleared on both sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 2162) was agreed to.

we are going to try to resolve these amendments as quickly as possible. I know everyone wants to get out of here. I suggest that perhaps Senator Landrieu can address her amendments very quickly. I am going to talk with Senator Leahy and…

as part of a managers' package, I send to the desk amendment No. 2182 from Senator Levin on the use of funds for Federal contracts with expatriate agencies; amendment No. 2080, Senator Santorum, to modify provisions relating to certain…

Unfortunately, Senator Chafee is tied up. We are expecting momentarily to get a full explanation. Our debate has focused on the difference in philosophy. The Senator from Nebraska, the Senator from Washington, the Senator from Rhode…

I thank the Chair. The floor is now open for debate and further amendment as requested. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Massachusetts. Amendment No. 2077

we share the concerns of the Senator from Oklahoma. I think there are more efficient ways for HUD to conduct its conferences. Therefore, on our side we accept the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Washington.

They have been cleared on both sides. I ask for their immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the amendments will be considered en bloc. The question is on agreeing to the amendments. The amendments (Nos. 2175…

I ask for their immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendments. The amendments (Nos. 2177 and 2178) were agreed to.

I thank my colleagues and I look forward to action on the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Dakota.

I call up amendment numbered 2072 on behalf of Senator Craig, and I send a modification of the amendment to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Missouri…

this amendment requires the IRS to submit a report on the debt indicator program which is currently used by the IRS to assist in tax filing and speeding up tax refunds where applicable. Senator Akaka has raised legitimate concerns on…

I thank my colleague. I believe there are some on this side who will want to respond. I hope we can get a tight timeframe because we are going to be very busy this week. We have to finish this measure. Amendment No. 2113 Mr. President…

there is time to speak. We would be happy to find the time for the distinguished Senator from Washington to speak. We are just asking this be set aside. If the objection is sustained, we will go immediately to a vote and get it out of the…

on a lighter note, I understand that David Letterman last night said there had been an instance of avian flu being transmitted to human beings. He also noted that several Astros had come into contact with the Cardinals on Monday night and…

we are going to clear a number of amendments, including the amendment by the Senator from Iowa. The ranking member and I were going to clear a number of amendments and agree to them one at a time. Did the Senator have a very brief…

I have a number of amendments which have been cleared on both sides. We propose to bring them up individually and ask for their immediate consideration and a voice vote. I ask unanimous consent to set aside any pending amendments in order…

First, I call up amendment 2070 on behalf of Senator Collins. This amendment would repeal the increased limit on the micropurchase threshold on Government credit cards. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant…

on that assumption, we will defer to the Senator from Iowa. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Iowa.

I ask that Senator Murray be added as a cosponsor. The amendment clarifies the non-Federal share for certain funding. It has been cleared on both sides of the aisle. I ask my colleague if she wishes to make any comments.

I call up amendment No. 2073, and I send a modification to the desk on behalf of Senator Inhofe. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Missouri [Mr. Bond], for Mr…

not having had a chance to review the entire workings of the amendment, this is a very serious legislative amendment. Unfortunately, this is not the appropriate place to raise this legislation. It is more appropriately concerned with the…

as a result of BRAC decisions, the military is reconsidering closing the Army Radar Approach Control at Fort Sill, OK. This amendment prohibits the FAA from moving air traffic control over the area to the TRACON at Oklahoma City. The…

Pursuant to section 402 of H. Con. Res. 95 of the 109th Congress, the fiscal year 2006 concurrent resolution on the budget, I make a point of order against the emergency designation contained in this amendment.

we believe the amendment of the Senator from Iowa makes good sense. It has been cleared on both sides. I believe it can be agreed to by voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate on amendment? If not, the question is on…

I thank the Chair. I note that my partner and comanager of the bill, the Senator from Washington, and I are here and ready to do business. We were ready to do business yesterday. We had one rollcall vote. There were more than 40 amendments…