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A resolution honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of Joe Nuxhall, broadcaster for the Cincinnati Reds.

Bill: 110-sres-398
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2007-12-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Baseball
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Ohio
Radio broadcasting
Reporters and reporting
Science, Technology, Communications
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-10
text: 
Honors the life of Joe Nuxhall (baseball legend and Cincinnati Reds broadcaster). 

action_date: 2007-12-10
text: 

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

Honors the life of Joe Nuxhall (baseball legend and Cincinnati Reds broadcaster). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15081; text as passed Senate: CR S15081; text of measure as introduced: CR S15077)
action_date: 2007-12-10
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 S15081; text as passed Senate: CR S15081; text of measure as introduced: CR S15077)
action_date: 2007-12-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that certain benchmarks must be met before certain restrictions against the Government of North Korea are lifted, and that the United States Government should not provide any financial assistance to North Korea until the Secretary of State makes certain certifications regarding the submission of applications for refugee status.

Bill: 110-sres-399
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2007-12-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Air piracy
Alien property
Americans in foreign countries
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms sales
Assassination
Ballistic missiles
Biological warfare
Bombings
Chemical warfare
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Counterfeiting
Crime and Law Enforcement
Diplomats
Drug abuse
Drug traffic
East Asia
Economic assistance
Embassies
Export controls
Finance and Financial Sector
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Human rights
Iran
Japan
Kidnapping
Middle East and North Africa
Missing in action
Money
Money laundering
Murder
North Korea
Nuclear exports
Nuclear nonproliferation
Palestinians
Peace treaties
Prisoners of war
Russia
Sanctions (International law)
Science, Technology, Communications
South Korea
State-sponsored terrorism
Submarines
Syria
Technology transfer
Terrorism
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-10
text: 
States that restrictions imposed on the government of North Korea as a result of its being determined to be a government that has repeatedly supported acts of international terrorism should not be lifted until benchmarks have been met respecting: (1) missile or nuclear technology transfers; (2) cessation of terrorist activities and support of terrorist groups and terrorist activities; (3) counterfeiting of U.S. currency; (4) release of South Korean POWs, Japanese nationals, and Kim Donk-Shik; and (5) Bureau 39's closure.
 
States that the U.S. government should not provide financial assistance (other than humanitarian assistance) to North Korea until the Secretary of State makes certain certifications regarding refugee status applications. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15077-15078)
action_date: 2007-12-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to designate Friday, November 23, 2007, as "Native American Heritage Day" in honor of the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill: 110-sres-400
Sponsor: Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2007-12-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Hawaiians
Minorities
Native Americans
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: 
Designates November 23, 2007, as Native American Heritage Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15143)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to provide Internet access to certain Congressional Research Service publications.

Bill: 110-sres-401
Sponsor: Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]
Introduced: 2007-12-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional Research Service
Congressional agencies
Congressional information resources
Congressional publicity
Government Operations and Politics
Internet
Library of Congress
Science, Technology, Communications
Web sites

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: 
Directs the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, in consultation with the the Director of the Congressional Research Service (CRS), to make publicly available through a centralized electronic system the following CRS-produced information: (1) Issue Briefs; (2) Reports that are available to Members of Congress through the CRS website; and (3) Authorization of Appropriations and Appropriations Products.

Exempts from such requirements: (1) any information determined to be confidential by the CRS Director or the head of a department or agency that provided the information to CRS; and (2) documents, other than those described in clauses (1) through (3), that are the product of a congressional research request.

Allows the Sergeant at Arms, in consultation with the CRS Director, to revise the information made publicly available by removing information concerning CRS employees, removing material that may infringe copyright protection, and making necessary changes to ensure accuracy and currency.

Requires access to the information made available pursuant to this resolution through Senate committee and Member websites. Makes the Sergeant at Arms responsible for maintaining and updating the information and for establishing a database within six months after adoption of this resolution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15143-15144)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.

Bill: 110-sres-402
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2007-12-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
House of Representatives
Illinois

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-12
text: 
Declares that the Senate: (1) notes with deep sorrow the death of Henry John Hyde, a former Representative from Illinois, on November 29, 2007, in Chicago; (2) extends its heartfelt sympathy to his family; and (3) recognizes his life of service and outstanding contributions.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15251)
action_date: 2007-12-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15251)
action_date: 2007-12-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Boys Town on its 90th anniversary celebration.

Bill: 110-sres-403
Sponsor: Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE]
Introduced: 2007-12-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Families
Family services
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-12
text: 
Expresses the heartfelt congratulations of the Senate to the Boys Town family on the historic occasion of its 90th anniversary. 
 
Extends its thanks to the extraordinary Boys Town community for its important work with our Nation's children and families. 

action_date: 2007-12-12
text: 

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

 
Expresses the heartfelt congratulations of the Senate to the Boys Town family on the historic occasion of its 90th anniversary. 
 
Extends its thanks to the extraordinary Boys Town community for its important work with our Nation's children and families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15372-15373; text as passed Senate: CR S15373; text of measure as introduced: CR S15252)
action_date: 2007-12-12
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 S15372-15373; text as passed Senate: CR S15373; text of measure as introduced: CR S15252)
action_date: 2007-12-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating all member states of the International Commission for the International Tracing Service (ITS) on ratifying the May 2006 protocol granting open access to a vast archives on the Holocaust and other World War II materials, located at Bad Arolsen, Germany.

Bill: 110-sres-404
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]
Introduced: 2007-12-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Archives
Arts, Culture, Religion
Diplomacy
Europe
Germany
Government Operations and Politics
History
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Nazism
Treaties
Treaty-making power

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-13
text: 
Commends all countries that worked to ratify the amendments to the Bonn Accords to allow for open access to the Holocaust Archives located in Bad Arolsen, Germany.
 
Congratulates the efforts of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Department of State, and the International Committee of the Red Cross to open the archives.
 
Encourages the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the International Committee of the Red Cross to act with urgency to ensure that survivors, their families, and researchers have access to, and assistance in using, the archives. 
 
Remembers the murder of six million innocent Jews and of more than five million other innocent victims committed by the Nazis and their collaborators.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15475)
action_date: 2007-12-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.

Bill: 110-sres-405
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2007-12-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
House of Representatives
Illinois

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-13
text: 
Declares that the Senate: (1) notes with deep sorrow the death of Henry John Hyde, a former Representative from Illinois, on November 29, 2007, in Chicago; (2) extends its heartfelt sympathy to his family; and (3) recognizes his life of service and outstanding contributions.
 

action_date: 2007-12-13
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate: (1) notes with deep sorrow the death of Henry John Hyde, a former Representative from Illinois, on November 29, 2007, in Chicago; (2) extends its heartfelt sympathy to his family; and (3) recognizes his life of service and outstanding contributions.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15569-15570; text as passed Senate: CR S15569-15570; text of measure as introduced: CR S15475-15476)
action_date: 2007-12-13
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 S15569-15570; text as passed Senate: CR S15569-15570; text of measure as introduced: CR S15475-15476)
action_date: 2007-12-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to overturn the sentence of the "Girl of Qatif".

Bill: 110-sres-406
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2007-12-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Administration of justice
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against women
Human rights
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Prosecution
Rape
Saudi Arabia
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Sex discrimination
Sovereignty
Victims of crimes
Violence
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-14
text: 
Welcomes the commitment of the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to reform its judicial system.
 
 Condemns sexual violence in all forms.
 
 Urges the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to: (1) address the problem of violence against women in Saudi society, to promote equal treatment of women in the country's legal system, and to ensure that victims of sexual violence are not punished for the crimes committed against them; and (2) overturn the sentence of the &quot;Girl of Qatif.&quot;
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15653)
action_date: 2007-12-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Representative Julia Carson, of Indiana.

Bill: 110-sres-407
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2007-12-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Indiana
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Julia Carson, late a Representative from the state of Indiana.

action_date: 2007-12-17
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Julia Carson, late a Representative from the state of Indiana.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15791; text as passed Senate: CR S15791; text of measure as introduced: CR S15771-15772)
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15791; text as passed Senate: CR S15791; text of measure as introduced: CR S15771-15772)
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Valdosta State University football team on winning the 2007 Division II National Championship.

Bill: 110-sres-408
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2007-12-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Football
Georgia
Higher education
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: 
Congratulates the Valdosta State University Blazers football team on winning the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II National Championship. 

action_date: 2007-12-17
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Valdosta State University Blazers football team on winning the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II National Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15791; text as passed Senate: CR S15791; text of measure as introduced: CR S15772)
action_date: 2007-12-17
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 S15791; text as passed Senate: CR S15791; text of measure as introduced: CR S15772)
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Mississippi.

Bill: 110-sres-409
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2007-12-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
Members of Congress
Mississippi
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-18
text: 
Declares that the Senate notes with deep appreciation the retirement of Chester Trent Lott (a Senator from the state of Mississippi).
 
Extends its best wishes to Trent Lott and his family.
 
Honors the integrity and outstanding work Trent Lott has done in service to his country.

action_date: 2007-12-18
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate notes with deep appreciation the retirement of Chester Trent Lott (a Senator from the state of Mississippi).
 
Extends its best wishes to Trent Lott and his family.
 
Honors the integrity and outstanding work Trent Lott has done in service to his country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15794-15818; text as passed Senate: CR S15795-15796; text of measure as introduced: CR S15921-15922)
action_date: 2007-12-18
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 S15794-15818; text as passed Senate: CR S15795-15796; text of measure as introduced: CR S15921-15922)
action_date: 2007-12-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating February 17, 2008, as "Race Day in America" and highlighting the 50th running of the Daytona 500.

Bill: 110-sres-410
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2007-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Automobiles
Florida
Special days
Sports and Recreation
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-18
text: 
Recognizes the 50th running of the Daytona 500 on February 17, 2008, and designates that date as Race Day in America.

action_date: 2007-12-19
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 50th running of the Daytona 500 on February 17, 2008, and designates that date as Race Day in America.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/18/2007 S15936-15939; text as passed Senate: CR 12/18/2007 S15936; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/18/2007 S15922)
action_date: 2007-12-19
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 12/18/2007 S15936-15939; text as passed Senate: CR 12/18/2007 S15936; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/18/2007 S15922)
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of Texas civil rights pioneer Dr. Hector P. Garcia.

Bill: 110-sres-411
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2007-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congressional tributes
Hispanic Americans
Minorities

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-18
text: 
Declares that the Senate honors the life of Dr. Hector P. Garcia (a World War II veteran, the first Mexican-American to serve as an ambassador to the United Nations, and the first Hispanic to serve on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights).

action_date: 2007-12-19
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate honors the life of Dr. Hector P. Garcia (a World War II veteran, the first Mexican-American to serve as an ambassador to the United Nations, and the first Hispanic to serve on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/18/2007 S15936-15939; text as passed Senate: CR 12/18/2007 S15936-15937; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/18/2007 S15922)
action_date: 2007-12-19
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 12/18/2007 S15936-15939; text as passed Senate: CR 12/18/2007 S15936-15937; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/18/2007 S15922)
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Appalachian State University Mountaineers of Boone, North Carolina, for winning the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division 1-AA) Championship.

Bill: 110-sres-412
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2007-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Football
Higher education
North Carolina
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-18
text: 
Applauds the Appalachian State University Mountaineers football team for its historic season and National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 Football Championship Subdivision title.

action_date: 2007-12-19
text: 

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

 
Applauds the Appalachian State University Mountaineers football team for its historic season and National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 Football Championship Subdivision title.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/18/2007 S15936-15939; text as passed Senate: CR 12/18/2007 S15937; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/18/2007 S15922-15923)
action_date: 2007-12-19
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 12/18/2007 S15936-15939; text as passed Senate: CR 12/18/2007 S15937; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/18/2007 S15922-15923)
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for winning the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Soccer National Championship.

Bill: 110-sres-413
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2007-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
North Carolina
Soccer
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-18
text: 
Applauds the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons men's soccer team for its historic season and championship title.

action_date: 2007-12-19
text: 

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

 
Applauds the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons men's soccer team for its historic season and championship title.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/18/2007 S15936-15939; text as passed Senate: CR 12/18/2007 S15937-15938; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/18/2007 S15923)
action_date: 2007-12-19
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 12/18/2007 S15936-15939; text as passed Senate: CR 12/18/2007 S15937-15938; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/18/2007 S15923)
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate