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A resolution calling for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur, Sudan.

Bill: 110-sres-684
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2008-09-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
Armistices
Arms sales
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Embargo
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Insurgency
International military forces
International relief
Peace negotiations
Peace treaties
Peacekeeping forces
Regionalism (International organization)
Sanctions (International law)
Sudan
United Nations
Violence

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: 
Urges the President, the U.N. Secretary-General, the African Union, and members of the international community to pursue a comprehensive solution to the crisis in Darfur, Sudan.
 
Condemns: (1) the government of Sudan for its continued obstruction of the deployment of United Nations-African Union peacekeepers; and (2) the ongoing acts of violence in, and obstruction of aid to, Darfur committed by all parties.
 
Calls upon the government of Sudan and armed parties in the region to declare a cessation of hostilities, abide by the U.N. arms embargo, cease attacks upon humanitarian organizations, and participate in international efforts to negotiate a political settlement.

action_date: 2008-09-24
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Urges the President, the U.N. Secretary-General, the African Union, and members of the international community to pursue a comprehensive solution to the crisis in Darfur, Sudan.
 
Condemns: (1) the government of Sudan for its continued obstruction of the deployment of United Nations-African Union peacekeepers; and (2) the ongoing acts of violence in, and obstruction of aid to, Darfur committed by all parties.
 
Calls upon the government of Sudan and armed parties in the region to declare a cessation of hostilities, abide by the U.N. arms embargo, cease attacks upon humanitarian organizations, and participate in international efforts to negotiate a political settlement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9435-9436; text as passed Senate: CR S9436; text of measure as introduced: CR S9425)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9435-9436; text as passed Senate: CR S9436; text of measure as introduced: CR S9425)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the last week of September 2008 as "National Voter Awareness Week".

Bill: 110-sres-685
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2008-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Absentee voting
Ballots
Commemorations
Special weeks
Voter registration
Voting

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: 
Designates the last week of September 2008 as National Voter Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9518-9519)
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the production of records.

Bill: 110-sres-686
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2008-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional employees
Congressional privileges and immunities
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Evidence (Law)
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Lobbying
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: 
Authorizes the Office of Senator Christopher S. Bond to provide to the U.S. Department of Justice records requested for use in legal and investigatory proceedings, except where a privilege should be asserted.

action_date: 2008-09-26
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Authorizes the Office of Senator Christopher S. Bond to provide to the U.S. Department of Justice records requested for use in legal and investigatory proceedings, except where a privilege should be asserted.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9866-9867; text as passed Senate: CR S9867; text of measure as introduced: CR S9722)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9866-9867; text as passed Senate: CR S9867; text of measure as introduced: CR S9722)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in People of the State of Michigan v. Sereal Leonard Gravlin.

Bill: 110-sres-687
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2008-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional employees
Congressional legal counsel
Congressional privileges and immunities
Crime and Law Enforcement
Evidence (Law)
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Members of Congress
Prosecution
Senate
Witnesses

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: 
Authorizes: (1) Ruth Gallop and any other employee of Senator Stabenow's office from whom testimony may be required to testify in the case of 
People of the State of Michigan v. Sereal Leonard Gravlin
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Ruth Gallop and any other Senate employee from whom evidence may be required in such case.
 

action_date: 2008-09-26
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Authorizes: (1) Ruth Gallop and any other employee of Senator Stabenow's office from whom testimony may be required to testify in the case of 
People of the State of Michigan v. Sereal Leonard Gravlin
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Ruth Gallop and any other Senate employee from whom evidence may be required in such case.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9866-9867; text as passed Senate: CR S9867; text of measure as introduced: CR S9722)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9866-9867; text as passed Senate: CR S9867; text of measure as introduced: CR S9722)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony in United States v. Max Obuszewski, et al.

Bill: 110-sres-688
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2008-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional employees
Congressional officers
Congressional privileges and immunities
Crime and Law Enforcement
Evidence (Law)
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Prosecution
Senate
Witnesses

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: 
Authorizes Justin Beller, an employee in the Office of the Senate Sergeant at Arms, to testify in the case of 
United States v. Max Obuszewski, et al
., except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.

action_date: 2008-09-26
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Authorizes Justin Beller, an employee in the Office of the Senate Sergeant at Arms, to testify in the case of 
United States v. Max Obuszewski, et al
., except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9867; text as passed Senate: CR S9867; text of measure as introduced: CR S9722)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9867; text as passed Senate: CR S9867; text of measure as introduced: CR S9722)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the printing of a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual.

Bill: 110-sres-689
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2008-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional publications
Government Operations and Politics
Senate rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: 
 Requires the Committee on Rules and Administration to: (1) prepare a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual; and (2) print it as a Senate document, including 1,500 additional copies beyond the usual number.
 

action_date: 2008-09-26
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
 Requires the Committee on Rules and Administration to: (1) prepare a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual; and (2) print it as a Senate document, including 1,500 additional copies beyond the usual number.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9867; text as passed Senate: CR S9867; text of measure as introduced: CR S9722)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9867; text as passed Senate: CR S9867; text of measure as introduced: CR S9722)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating Thursday, November 20, 2008, as "Feed America Day".

Bill: 110-sres-691
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2008-09-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Charitable contributions
Food relief
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: 
Designates Thursday, November 20, 2008, as Feed America Day.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to sacrifice two meals on Feed America Day and to donate the money that they would have spent on food to a religious or charitable organization of their choice for the purpose of feeding the hungry.

action_date: 2008-09-27
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Designates Thursday, November 20, 2008, as Feed America Day.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to sacrifice two meals on Feed America Day and to donate the money that they would have spent on food to a religious or charitable organization of their choice for the purpose of feeding the hungry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10020-10021; text as passed Senate: CR S10020; text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S10010)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10020-10021; text as passed Senate: CR S10020; text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S10010)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of November 9 through November 15, 2008, as "National Veterans Awareness Week" to emphasize the need to develop educational programs regarding the contributions of veterans to the country.

Bill: 110-sres-692
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2008-09-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: 
Designates the week of November 9-November 15, 2008, as &quot;National Veterans Awareness Week.&quot;

action_date: 2008-09-27
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Designates the week of November 9-November 15, 2008, as &quot;National Veterans Awareness Week.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10020-10021; text as passed Senate: CR S10020; text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S10010)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10020-10021; text as passed Senate: CR S10020; text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S10010)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the month of November 2008 as "National Homeless Youth Awareness Month".

Bill: 110-sres-693
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2008-09-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Business and social problems
Commemorations
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Families
Homeless
Social Welfare
Special months
Volunteer workers
Youth

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: 
Supports the values and efforts of businesses, organizations, and volunteers dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless children and teens.
 
Applauds the initiatives of businesses, organizations, and volunteers that employ time and resources to build awareness of the homeless youth problem, its causes, and potential solutions, and work to prevent homelessness among children and teens.
 
Declares that the Senate should recognize the month of November 2008 as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month.
 
Encourages these businesses, organizations, and volunteers to continue to intensify their efforts during the month of November.

action_date: 2008-09-27
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Supports the values and efforts of businesses, organizations, and volunteers dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless children and teens.
 
Applauds the initiatives of businesses, organizations, and volunteers that employ time and resources to build awareness of the homeless youth problem, its causes, and potential solutions, and work to prevent homelessness among children and teens.
 
Declares that the Senate should recognize the month of November 2008 as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month.
 
Encourages these businesses, organizations, and volunteers to continue to intensify their efforts during the month of November.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10020-10021; text as passed Senate: CR S10021; text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S10010)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10020-10021; text as passed Senate: CR S10021; text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S10010)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning October 19, 2008, as "National Character Counts Week".

Bill: 110-sres-694
Sponsor: Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]
Introduced: 2008-09-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civics education
Ethics
Government Operations and Politics
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: 
Designates the week beginning October 19, 2008, as National Character Counts Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10020-10021; text as passed Senate: CR S10021; text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S10010-10011)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10020-10021; text as passed Senate: CR S10021; text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S10010-10011)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Honor Flight Network and its volunteers and donors for making it possible for World War II veterans to travel to the Nation's capital to visit the World War II Memorial created in their honor.

Bill: 110-sres-695
Sponsor: Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC]
Introduced: 2008-09-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Charitable contributions
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
History
National monuments
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: 
Expresses appreciation to the Honor Flight Network and its volunteers and donors for honoring America's World War II veterans with an opportunity to visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

action_date: 2008-09-30
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Expresses appreciation to the Honor Flight Network and its volunteers and donors for honoring America's World War II veterans with an opportunity to visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10127-10129; text as passed Senate: CR S10127; text of measure as introduced: CR S10178)
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10127-10129; text as passed Senate: CR S10127; text of measure as introduced: CR S10178)
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2008 as "National Youth Court Month".

Bill: 110-sres-696
Sponsor: Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]
Introduced: 2008-09-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Juvenile delinquency
Law
Social Welfare
Special months
Volunteer workers
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: 
Designates September 2008 as National Youth Court Month.

action_date: 2008-09-30
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Designates September 2008 as National Youth Court Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10127-10129; text as passed Senate: CR S10127; text of measure as introduced: CR S10178)
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10127-10129; text as passed Senate: CR S10127; text of measure as introduced: CR S10178)
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States.

Bill: 110-sres-697
Sponsor: Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]
Introduced: 2008-09-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Computer security measures
Internet
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (October 2008).

Congratulates the National Cyber Security Division of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National Cyber Security Alliance, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, and other organizations working to improve cyber security in the United States on the fifth anniversary of the National Cyber Security Month. 

Declares that the House of Representatives continues to work with federal agencies, national organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to encourage the development and implementation of voluntary standards, practices, and technologies in order to enhance the state of computer security in the United States. 

action_date: 2008-09-30
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (October 2008). 

Congratulates the National Cyber Security Division of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National Cyber Security Alliance, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, and other organizations working to improve cyber security in the United States on the fifth anniversary of the National Cyber Security Month. 

Declares that the House of Representatives continues to work with federal agencies, national organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to encourage the development and implementation of voluntary standards, practices, and technologies in order to enhance the state of computer security in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10127-10129; text as passed Senate: CR S10127-10128; text of measure as introduced: CR S10178-10179)
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10127-10129; text as passed Senate: CR S10127-10128; text of measure as introduced: CR S10178-10179)
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10178-10179)
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 17, 2008, as "National Mammography Day".

Bill: 110-sres-698
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2008-09-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Mammography
Special days
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: 
Designates October 17, 2008, as National Mammography Day.

action_date: 2008-09-30
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates October 17, 2008, as National Mammography Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10127-10129; text as passed Senate: CR S10128; text of measure as introduced: CR S10179)
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10127-10129; text as passed Senate: CR S10128; text of measure as introduced: CR S10179)
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10179-10180)
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Introduced in Senate