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as has been the case on far too many occasions in the past number of years, the Senate finds itself today in the position of having to deal with a massive omnibus appropriations bill. We have had to pass a record number--21--of Continuing…
in these waning days and hours of the 106th Congress, the focus in Washington is naturally on what action is taking place to resolve the remaining fiscal year 2001 appropriations bills and concluding the business of this Congress. However…
I presume to offer the majority leader a suggestion, what I would do if I were in his place. I would write to the President and urge that no such recess appointment be made, and put it in writing, make a record of it. Furthermore, if I…
I am not trying to tell the Senator what to do, but this is a serious thing with me. As for the politics of it, I am not talking Democratic politics or Republican. But there is such a thing as comity between the executive branch and the…
conference report language has been added to H.R. 4577, the fiscal year 2001 Labor/HHS Appropriations bill to address concerns about the safety of coal waste impoundments. A study, which is to be completed by the National Academy of…
soon, the 106th Congress will draw to a close, and with that final bell, the Senate careers of a number of very fine Members will also, suddenly, draw to a close. Such are the wages of service in this Republic. Senator Robb, Senator…
(for Mr. Helms) proposed an amendment to the bill (S. 2943) to authorize additional assistance for international malaria control, and to provide for coordination and consultation in providing assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of…
once in a while an individual comes along who shines with such a special light that it illuminates the darkness for others. I have been fortunate to employ one such individual on my staff for the last 8 years: Lisa Tuite, Lisa achieved her…
that completes my remarks for today. I thank the Chair for his patience. In this instance, I refer to ``the Chair.'' I thank the Chair for his patience. The present occupant is a fine Senator. He pays attention. He does not sit up at the…
as we prepare, in these last days, to go home for the Christmas holidays--and I suppose we include New Year's as well, at which time we will go into a new century. To all those who have been a part of perpetrating this colossal hoax on the…
I compliment the Chair on the expert handling of the disposition of the various and sundry requests that have been made by the very distinguished Senator. I want to compliment, also, the Parliamentarian. It was a joy to hear the Chair…
I think we are all aware of the monstrous hoax that has been pulled upon the American people, the hoax that this year was the opening year of the 21st century. This year is the closing year of the 20th century. That is according to the old…
I rise this afternoon to add a few accolades to those that have already been expressed on the 98th birthday of our very distinguished and able colleague, Senator Thurmond. Senator Thurmond and I have worked together in this Chamber for 42…
I have been involved in some discussions concerning one of the appropriations bills that remains to be acted on. I was listening to the debate here. I find that we are discussing, are we, the amnesty provision?
Elizabeth Hanahan Oliver was born in Rocky Mount, NC and grew up in Washington, DC where she graduated from George Washington University. ``Beth'' Shotwell, as she was known during much of the time that she worked on Capitol Hill, began…
now before the Senate is the conference report on H.R. 4461, the Fiscal Year 2001 Appropriations bill for Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. This conference report includes many items…
Americans are rightfully horrified and alarmed at the news reports and stories about so-called ``child soldiers'' pressed into service in paramilitary armies around the world. In Cambodia, the Sudan, Lebanon, and elsewhere, we gaze into…
The report that we are considering today is indeed a solid achievement in our efforts to keep this nation on the right track as we work to bolster America's military readiness and national security. Unfortunately, the circumstances under…
I have taken the floor on a number of occasions... to express my concern about the manner in which the Senate was disposing of certain appropriation bills. This year--as in three previous fiscal years... the Senate has, until today, again…
the Senate has lost an honored and esteemed friend. I rise to pay tribute to Murray Zweben, former Senate Parliamentarian, Senate Parliamentarian Emeritus, who passed away on a Sunday recently. A few years before his own death, Thomas…
we have all heard the phrase that in this world--especially in this body--there are workhorses and there are show horses. That is very true. I would like to reflect on one of the workhorses of the Senate who will be retiring at the end of…
as the 106th Congress winds to a close, I want to take just a moment, as it were, to say farewell and to pay tribute to my friend and colleague, Senator Frank Lautenberg, who, after serving three terms, will be retiring from the United…
On Wednesday, September 20, the Senate lost one of its own family members. Not a member with a capital ``M,'' elected by the people, but an unpaid, unsung, but O so important member of the Senate family. On Wednesday, Maureen Mansfield…
In this season of fall, the view from our window on the world transforms. As the stoic Greek philosopher Heraclitus has been quoted as saying, "Nothing endures but change." Since I became a Senator in 1959, I have observed that every 2…
once again a critical region of the Middle East is engaged in violent clashes. Over the last week, the death toll in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank has risen to 67 lives lost. I know that Prime Minister Ehud Barak and PLO Leader Yasser…
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