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“Senate” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D331 on April 15, 2002.
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Monday, April 15, 2002
Daily Digest
Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S2637-S2688
Measures Introduced: Ten bills and four resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 2122-2131, S.J. Res. 35, S. Res. 240-241, and S. Con. Res. 101.
Page S2675
Measures Reported:
S. 928, to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to require, as a condition of receipt or use of Federal financial assistance, that States waive immunity to suit for certain violations of that Act, and to affirm the availability of certain suits for injunctive relief to ensure compliance with that Act. (S. Rept. No. 107-142)
H.R. 169, to require that Federal agencies be accountable for violations of antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws, with amendments. (S. Rept. No. 107-143)
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Measures Passed:
Senate Legal Counsel Representation: Senate agreed to S. Res. 240, to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Aaron Raiser v. Honorable Tom Daschle, et al.
Pages S2686-87
National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day: Senate agreed to S. Res. 241, designating April 11, 2002, as ``National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day''.
Page S2687
Lionel Hampton Birthday Greetings: Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 101, extending birthday greetings and best wishes to Lionel Hampton on the occasion of his 94th birthday.
Pages S2687-88
U.S. Border Security: Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 3525, to enhance the border security of the United States, taking action on the following amendment proposed thereto:
Pages S2643-59
Withdrawn:
Byrd Amendment No. 3128, to require that certification of compliance with section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 be provided with respect to all goods imported into the United States.
Pages S2654-56
Energy Policy Act--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, at 2:15 p.m., on Tuesday, April 16, 2002.
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Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nomination:
By a unanimous vote of 98 yeas (Vote No. 68), Terrence L. O'Brien, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit.
Pages S2661-64, S2688
Nominations Received: Senate received the following nomination:
Marcos D. Jimenez, of Florida, to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida for the term of four years.
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Messages From the House:
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Measures Referred:
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Measures Placed on Calendar:
Page S2672
Petitions and Memorials:
Pages S2673-75
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages S2675-76
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Pages S2676-83
Additional Statements:
Pages S2671-72
Amendments Submitted:
Pages S2683-86
Notices of Hearings/Meetings:
Page S2686
Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. (Total--68)
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Adjournment: Senate met at 1 p.m., and adjourned at 7:30 p.m., until 11 a.m., on Tuesday, April 16, 2002.
