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usgpo | CREC-2006-01-24/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgD14 | 2006-01-24 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 152, Issue 4, (January 24, 2006) | [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 24, 2006)]
[Daily Digest]
[Page D14]
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Daily Digest
Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, page S33
The Senate met in a pro forma session at 10:00:03 a.m. and adjourned
at 10:00:26 a.m., until 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday, January 2... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2006-01-24/html/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgD14.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.138185 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 22fe660264ef7bf0 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.485203 |
usgpo | CREC-2006-01-24/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgD14-2 | 2006-01-24 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 152, Issue 4, (January 24, 2006) | [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 24, 2006)]
[Daily Digest]
[Page D14]
Committee Meetings
(Committees not listed did not meet)
MINE SAFETY
Committee on Appropriations: On Monday, January 23, Subcommittee on
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies
concluded hearings t... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2006-01-24/html/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgD14-2.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.140071 | Public Domain | null | CREC | ccc75119e732472e | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.485453 |
usgpo | CREC-2006-01-24/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgD15 | 2006-01-24 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 152, Issue 4, (January 24, 2006) | [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 24, 2006)]
[Daily Digest]
[Page D15]
House of Representatives
Chamber Action
The House was not in session today. The House is scheduled to meet at
12 noon on Tuesday, January 31, 2006. | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2006-01-24/html/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgD15.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.140330 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 80cd2b6e679bf347 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.485485 |
usgpo | CREC-2006-01-24/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgD15-2 | 2006-01-24 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 152, Issue 4, (January 24, 2006) | [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 24, 2006)]
[Daily Digest]
[Page D15]
Committee Meetings
No committee meetings were held. | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2006-01-24/html/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgD15-2.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.140418 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 92182cfb7727af68 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.485506 |
usgpo | CREC-2006-01-24/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgD15-3 | 2006-01-24 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 152, Issue 4, (January 24, 2006) | [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 24, 2006)]
[Daily Digest]
[Page D15]
COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2006
(Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated)
Senate
Committee on Armed Services: to hold a closed briefing regarding
operations and intelligence in Iraq, ... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2006-01-24/html/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgD15-3.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.140742 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 18bb3c14c3ac89e1 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.485667 |
usgpo | CREC-2006-01-24/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter | 2006-01-24 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 152, Issue 4, (January 24, 2006) | [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 24, 2006)]
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[Page S33]
H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S
Vol. 152
WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2006
No. 4 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2006-01-24/html/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.140855 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 1f6db3b29dbb941f | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.485690 |
usgpo | CREC-2006-01-24/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgS33 | 2006-01-24 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 152, Issue 4, (January 24, 2006) | [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 24, 2006)]
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[Page S33]
House of Representatives
The House was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on
Tuesday, January 31, 2006, at noon.
_________________________________ | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2006-01-24/html/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgS33.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.140948 | Public Domain | null | CREC | ad62f7dc3a83fb5a | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.485717 |
usgpo | CREC-2006-01-24/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgS33-2 | 2006-01-24 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 152, Issue 4, (January 24, 2006) | [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 24, 2006)]
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[Page S33]
Senate
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
The Senate met at 10 and 3 seconds a.m. and was called to order by
the Honorable Robert F. Bennett, a Senator from the State of Utah.
____________________ | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2006-01-24/html/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgS33-2.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.141012 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 22bb89b37bda6540 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.485745 |
usgpo | CREC-2006-01-24/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgS33-3 | 2006-01-24 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 152, Issue 4, (January 24, 2006) | [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 24, 2006)]
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[Page S33]
APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will please read a communication to
the Senate from the President pro tempore (Mr. Stevens).
The assistant legislative clerk read the following lette... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2006-01-24/html/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgS33-3.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.141068 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 31ce07c9c67c5901 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.485812 |
usgpo | CREC-2006-01-24/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgS33-4 | 2006-01-24 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 152, Issue 4, (January 24, 2006) | [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 24, 2006)]
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[Page S33]
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Under the authority of the order of the Senate of January 18, 2006,
the following reports of committees were submitted on January 24, 2006:
By Mr. McCAIN, from the Committee on Indian Affairs,
without am... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2006-01-24/html/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgS33-4.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.141153 | Public Domain | null | CREC | c93abdcac3e0e231 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.485872 |
usgpo | CREC-2006-01-24/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgS33-5 | 2006-01-24 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 152, Issue 4, (January 24, 2006) | [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 24, 2006)]
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[Page S33]
EXECUTIVE REPORT OF COMMITTEE RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT
Under the authority of the order of the Senate of January 18, 2006,
the following executive report of committee was submitted on January
24, 2006:
By Mr. SPECTER for t... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2006-01-24/html/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgS33-5.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.141209 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 51148597329af57a | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.485922 |
usgpo | CREC-2006-01-24/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgS33-6 | 2006-01-24 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 152, Issue 4, (January 24, 2006) | [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 24, 2006)]
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ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2006
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the
Senate will stand adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 25,
2006.
Thereupon, the Senate, at 10 ... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2006-01-24/html/CREC-2006-01-24-pt1-PgS33-6.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.141289 | Public Domain | null | CREC | fbb0938dc366f62d | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.485958 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgD167 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
[Daily Digest]
[Page D167]
Tuesday, March 7, 2000
Daily Digest
Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S1193-S1245
Measures Introduced: Thirty bills and one resolution were introduced,
as follows: S. 2184-2213, and S. Res. 266. ... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgD167.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.144256 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 6e3ea312a48c508e | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.486232 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgD167-2 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D167-D169]
Committee Meetings
(Committees not listed did not meet)
APPROPRIATIONS--FDA
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural
Development, and Related Agencies concluded hearings on proposed budget
esti... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgD167-2.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.144528 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 7c9f9e86aa326bdf | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.486778 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgD169 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
[Daily Digest]
[Page D169]
House of Representatives
Chamber Action
The House was not in session. It will meet on Wednesday, March 8 at
10:00 a.m. | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgD169.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.144667 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 16e721de2fc5a9ff | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.486802 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgD169-2 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
[Daily Digest]
[Page D169]
Committee Meetings
LABOR-HHS-EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human
Services, and Education continued appropriation hearings. Testimony was
heard from public witnesses... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgD169-2.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.144791 | Public Domain | null | CREC | be4e162c58e566de | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.486875 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgD169-3 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
[Daily Digest]
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 8, 2000
(Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated)
Senate
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Subcommittee on
Forestry, Conservation, and Rural... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgD169-3.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.144836 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 946ba9c398090560 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.487583 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgD171 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D171-D172]
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390).
The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C.
The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported
by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuan... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgD171.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.144962 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 3e451f855b3358ac | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.487930 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
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H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S
Vol. 146 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.145042 | Public Domain | null | CREC | f88a7382eea780c5 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.487949 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1193 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
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WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2000
No. 24 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1193.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.145083 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 2bcde47a4f5625a1 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.487966 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1193-2 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
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House of Representatives
The House was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on
Wednesday, March 8, 2000, at 10 am.
_________________________________ | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1193-2.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.145156 | Public Domain | null | CREC | b444bf344c691380 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.487992 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1193-3 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
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Senate
Tuesday, March 7, 2000
The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was called to order by the President
pro tempore [Mr. Thurmond].
______ | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1193-3.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.145192 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 7666c485322e9dd8 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.488016 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1193-5 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Honorable MIKE CRAPO, a Senator from the State of Idaho, led the
Pledge of Allegiance, as follows:
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America, and to the Republic for which it sta... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1193-5.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.145227 | Public Domain | null | CREC | eab030d57e8c3a4d | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.488056 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1193-6 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
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RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Crapo). The Senator from Maine.
____________________ | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1193-6.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.145263 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 091ef289b1a92c95 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.488079 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1193-8 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
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RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, leadership time is
reserved.
____________________ | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1193-8.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.145298 | Public Domain | null | CREC | dc4012187d31993b | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.488102 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1193-9 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
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MORNING BUSINESS
The PRESIDING OFFICER. There will now be a period for the transaction
of morning business not to extend beyond the hour of 12:30 p.m. with
Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 5 minutes each.
(The rem... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1193-9.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.145440 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 44cc2e4d7e4c1d30 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.488151 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1204 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
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CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning business is closed.
____________________ | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1204.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.145480 | Public Domain | null | CREC | eea361f132d27e3a | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.488173 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1204-2 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
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RECESS
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the hour of 12:30
p.m. having arrived and passed, the Senate stands in recess until 2:15
p.m.
Thereupon, at 12:41 p.m., the Senate recessed until 2:14 p.m.;
whereu... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1204-2.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.145517 | Public Domain | null | CREC | ad3912e1ef7697b4 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.488212 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1225-2 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
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LEGISLATIVE SESSION
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the Senate will
resume legislative session.
____________________ | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1225-2.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.145554 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 9bdd5128a0509a0a | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.488237 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1226 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
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MORNING BUSINESS
Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I now ask consent there be a period for the
transaction of routine morning business, with Senators permitted to
speak for up to 10 minutes each.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objectio... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1226.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.145597 | Public Domain | null | CREC | b7414aa6d5295083 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.488270 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1231-3 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
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MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT
Messages from the President of the United States were communicated to
the Senate by Mr. Williams, one of his secretaries.
executive messages referred
As in executive session the Presiding Officer ... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1231-3.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.145668 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 87f05fa681bdc10e | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.488321 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1233 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
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SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS
The following concurrent resolutions and Senate resolutions were
read, and referred (or acted upon), as indicated:
By Mr. LOTT (for Mr. McCain (for himself, Mr. Hagel,
Mr. Thomp... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1233.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.145706 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 0a84ac5b4e39f7fd | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.488368 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1236 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
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By Mr. MOYNIHAN (for himself and Mr. Schumer):
S. 2196. A bill to reliquidate certain entries of tomato sauce
preparation; to the Committee on Finance.
S. 2197. A bill to reliquidate certain entries of tomato sauce
preparation;... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1236.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.145746 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 95de041ad45ab707 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.488402 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1236-2 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S1236]
By Mr. MOYNIHAN:
S. 2198. A bill to provide for the reliquidation of certain entries
of vanadium carbides and vanadium carbonitride; to the Committee on
Finance.
S. 2199. A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on synthetic quar... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1236-2.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.145788 | Public Domain | null | CREC | aa368292f67a6a15 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.488449 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1243 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
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NOTICE OF HEARING
subcommittee on forestry, conservation, and rural revitalization
Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I would like to announce that the
Subcommittee on Forestry, Conservation, And Rural Revitalization of the
Senate Com... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1243.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.145862 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 785e17bf302b877e | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.488495 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1244 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
[Senate]
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PROGRAM
Mr. ENZI. The Senate will convene at 9:30 a.m. and begin the 1 hour
of debate on the conference report to accompany the FAA bill. Following
that debate, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until
11:30 a.... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1244.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.145978 | Public Domain | null | CREC | d2055a320639589a | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.488560 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1244-2 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
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ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW
Mr. ENZI. If there is no further business to come before the Senate,
I now ask unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment under the
previous order.
There being no objection, the Sena... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1244-2.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.146021 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 0bba5a041f24689c | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.488602 |
usgpo | CREC-2000-03-07/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1245 | 2000-03-07 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 146, Issue 24, (March 7, 2000) | [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
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CONFIRMATIONS
Executive nominations confirmed by the Senate March 7, 2000:
The Judiciary
Julio M. Fuentes, of New Jersey, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit. | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2000-03-07/html/CREC-2000-03-07-pt1-PgS1245.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.146095 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 67e30a64e3dab9e3 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.488629 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgD546 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D546-D547]
Monday, May 17, 2010
Daily Digest
Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S3793-S3847
Measures Introduced: Four bills and two resolutions were introduced, as
follows: S. 3378-3381, and S. Res. 532-533. ... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgD546.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.149756 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 91fad1587ef14aab | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.489235 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgD547 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D547-D548]
Committee Meetings
(Committees not listed did not meet)
DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL SPILL
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Committee
concluded a hearing to examine the Gulf Coast disaster, focusing on... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgD547.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.149948 | Public Domain | null | CREC | afb16d5cb21b494b | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.489604 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgD549 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Daily Digest]
[Page D549]
House of Representatives
Chamber Action
The House was not in session today. The House is scheduled to meet at
12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgD549.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.150020 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 8e110912330965b7 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.489639 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgD549-2 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Daily Digest]
[Page D549]
Committee Meetings
No committee meetings were held.
Joint Meetings
No joint committee meetings were held. | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgD549-2.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.150055 | Public Domain | null | CREC | fb8c10fe7f5b196d | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.489667 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgD549-3 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Daily Digest]
[Page D549]
COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY,
MAY 18, 2010
(Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated)
Senate
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Defense, to hold
hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgD549-3.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.150115 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 75f6dc6e85f637de | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.489836 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgE855-2 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E855-E857]
SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, agreed to by the Senate on February
4, 1977, calls for establishment of a system for a computerized
schedule of all meetings and hearings of Senate c... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgE855-2.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.150153 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 80582d6d8d106b05 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.491282 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S3793]
H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S
Vol. 156
WASHINGTON, MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010
No. 74 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.150239 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 8e3eb8a342f7fe1c | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.491304 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3793-2 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Senate]
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House of Representatives
The House was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on
Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at 12:30 p.m.
_________________________________ | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3793-2.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.150274 | Public Domain | null | CREC | c0801a6681818131 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.491330 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3793-3 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Senate]
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Senate
Monday, May 17, 2010
The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was called to order by the Honorable
Mark R. Warner, a Senator from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
______ | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3793-3.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.150339 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 97206ac7df98b587 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.491356 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3793-4 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Senate]
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prayer
The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
Let us pray.
Almighty God, we can't begin this day in the forward march of history
without You. Without the power of Your providential leading, we are
like s... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3793-4.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.150372 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 287153b6421d699f | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.491420 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3793-5 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S3793]
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Honorable Mark R. Warner led the Pledge of Allegiance, as
follows:
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation
under God, indivis... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3793-5.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.150404 | Public Domain | null | CREC | adb2df179014f837 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.491459 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3793-6 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Senate]
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APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will please read a communication to
the Senate from the President pro tempore (Mr. Byrd.)
The legislative clerk read the following letter:
U.S. Senate... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3793-6.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.150516 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 3b9e2bc2dd4162f8 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.491531 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3793-7 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S3793]
RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The majority leader is recognized.
____________________ | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3793-7.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.150579 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 62cea4f55cd108cf | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.491554 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3793-8 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Senate]
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SCHEDULE
Mr. REID. Mr. President, following any leader remarks and morning
business, the Senate will resume consideration of the Wall Street
reform legislation. Today, the managers of the bill will continue to
work toward an agr... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3793-8.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.150618 | Public Domain | null | CREC | fb18d07e8c072735 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.491598 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3793-9 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3793-S3794]
WALL STREET REFORM
Mr. REID. Mr. President, we all know how Wall Street brought our
economy to the brink of collapse nearly 2 years ago. Our financial
system let traders gamble away other people's money with little risk
a... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3793-9.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.150653 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 8e6fd502be53a5b3 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.491922 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3794 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S3794]
BP OIL SPILL
Mr. REID. Mr. President, Wall Street isn't the only place where a
reckless pursuit of profits has proven destructive. In the weeks since
the Deepwater Horizon explosion, as much as 20 million gallons have
spewed int... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3794.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.150719 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 2af10c6c0da65060 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.492136 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3794-2 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S3794]
RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Republican leader is
recognized.
Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order
for the quorum call be rescinded.
The ACTING PRESIDEN... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3794-2.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.150789 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 5b03d4f94004a1ec | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.492174 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3794-3 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3794-S3795]
NOMINATION OF ELENA KAGAN
Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, the American people are concerned with
the direction the administration is trying to take this country. They
are concerned about the government running banks, insura... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3794-3.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.150830 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 0724a88a0d13d574 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.492857 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3795 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S3795]
RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order,
leadership time is reserved.
____________________ | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3795.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.150950 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 5fe836f7620c723d | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.492883 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3795-2 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S3795]
MORNING BUSINESS
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, there
will now be a period for the transaction of morning business until 3
p.m., with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes
each.
Th... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3795-2.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.150981 | Public Domain | null | CREC | b0a55ea6f587fb2f | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.492918 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3795-3 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3795-S3797]
NOMINATION OF ELENA KAGAN
Mr. KYL. Mr. President I, too, would like to address the Supreme
Court nominee. I associate myself fully with the remarks of Senator
McConnell, which raise an important point for us to consider. ... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3795-3.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.151013 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 255f5dd35eefcf86 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.494310 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3797 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3797-S3800]
GLOBAL WARMING
Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak in
morning business for such time as I may consume.
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so
ordered.
Mr. INHOFE. Mr. Preside... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3797.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.151194 | Public Domain | null | CREC | f733f768d28d56a1 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.495876 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3800 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3800-S3801]
FINANCIAL REGULATORY REFORM
Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I have had some concerns over the consumer
protection part of the financial reform bill, mostly because I do not
think there are very many limitations on it. Particular... | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3800.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.151277 | Public Domain | null | CREC | 6dd1d0fa5d8a5394 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.496769 |
usgpo | CREC-2010-05-17/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3801 | 2010-05-17 | United States Congress | Congressional Record Volume 156, Issue 74, (May 17, 2010) | [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
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CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Morning business is closed.
____________________ | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2010-05-17/html/CREC-2010-05-17-pt1-PgS3801.htm | en | 2026-01-15T12:02:45.151673 | Public Domain | null | CREC | bda472518a67f936 | 2026-01-15T16:50:18.496792 |
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US Political Speeches (2000-2010)
A dataset of US political speeches from 2000 to 2010, collected from the Government Publishing Office (GPO) via the common-pile/usgpo_filtered dataset.
Dataset Description
This dataset contains political speeches from two collections:
| Collection | Description | Records |
|---|---|---|
| CREC | Congressional Record - House & Senate floor debates | ~170K |
| CPD | Compilation of Presidential Documents - speeches, remarks, addresses | ~7K |
Total: 176,822 speeches
Usage
from datasets import load_dataset
# Load US political speeches
ds = load_dataset("agokrani/us-political-speeches", "usgpo")
# Filter by collection type
crec = ds.filter(lambda x: x["speech_type"] == "CREC") # Congressional Record
cpd = ds.filter(lambda x: x["speech_type"] == "CPD") # Presidential Documents
Data Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
source |
string | Data source ("usgpo") |
source_id |
string | Unique identifier from GovInfo |
source_url |
string | Original URL on govinfo.gov |
date |
string | Date of speech (YYYY-MM-DD) |
speaker |
string | Speaker name (Congress/President) |
speaker_role |
string | Speaker's role/title |
title |
string | Document title |
text |
string | Full text of the speech |
lang |
string | Language code (en) |
speech_type |
string | Collection type ("CREC" or "CPD") |
Data Source
- GovInfo: govinfo.gov - US Government Publishing Office
- Upstream Dataset: common-pile/usgpo_filtered
Filters Applied
- Date Range: 2000-01-01 to 2010-12-31
- Collections: CREC (Congressional Record), CPD (Presidential Documents)
- CPD Filter: Only speech-related documents (remarks, addresses, speeches, news conferences, interviews, radio addresses)
- CPD Excluded: Proclamations, executive orders, memoranda, nominations, statements, letters, messages, designations
- Minimum text length: 100 characters
License
This dataset is in the Public Domain as US government works are not subject to copyright.
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