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“ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Labor was published in the Senate section on pages S2968-S2970 on May 8, 2012.
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ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS
S. 17
At the request of Mr. Hatch, the names of the Senator from Texas
(Mrs. Hutchison), the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Crapo) and the Senator from Maine (Ms. Collins) were added as cosponsors of S. 17, a bill to repeal the job-killing tax on medical devices to ensure continued access to life-saving medical devices for patients and maintain the standing of United States as the world leader in medical device innovation.
S. 362
At the request of Mr. Whitehouse, the name of the Senator from Nebraska
(Mr. Nelson) was added as a cosponsor of S. 362, a bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative, and for other purposes.
S. 418
At the request of Mr. Harkin, the name of the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Toomey) was added as a cosponsor of S. 418, a bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol.
S. 1166
At the request of Mrs. Murray, the name of the Senator from Vermont
(Mr. Sanders) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1166, a bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, to increase protections for whistleblowers, to increase penalties for high gravity violations, to adjust penalties for inflation, to provide rights for victims of family members, and for other purposes.
S. 1251
At the request of Mr. Carper, the name of the Senator from New Hampshire (Ms. Ayotte) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1251, a bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to curb waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
S. 1270
At the request of Mr. Whitehouse, the name of the Senator from New York (Mrs. Gillibrand) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1270, a bill to prohibit the export from the United States of certain electronic waste, and for other purposes.
S. 1299
At the request of Mr. Moran, the names of the Senator from Alaska
(Ms. Murkowski) and the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Wyden) were added as cosponsors of S. 1299, a bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the establishment of Lions Clubs International.
S. 1454
At the request of Mr. Durbin, the name of the Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. Whitehouse) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1454, a bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for extended months of Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions.
S. 1461
At the request of Mr. Nelson of Florida, the name of the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Vitter) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1461, a bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the Food and Drug Administration's jurisdiction over certain tobacco products, and to protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing and distribution of traditional and premium cigars.
S. 1591
At the request of Mrs. Gillibrand, the name of the Senator from Michigan (Ms. Stabenow) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1591, a bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul Wallenberg, in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during the Holocaust.
S. 1703
At the request of Mr. Pryor, the names of the Senator from Arkansas
(Mr. Boozman), the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Durbin) and the Senator from Virginia (Mr. Webb) were added as cosponsors of S. 1703, a bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to require a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes.
S. 1796
At the request of Mr. Pryor, the name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. Heller) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1796, a bill to make permanent the Internal Revenue Service Free File program.
S. 1863
At the request of Mr. Menendez, the name of the Senator from Colorado
(Mr. Udall) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1863, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage alternative energy investments and job creation.
S. 1878
At the request of Mr. Menendez, the name of the Senator from Michigan
(Ms. Stabenow) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1878, a bill to assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care.
S. 1880
At the request of Mr. Barrasso, the name of the Senator from Georgia
(Mr. Isakson) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1880, a bill to repeal the health care law's job-killing health insurance tax.
S. 1881
At the request of Mr. Whitehouse, the name of the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. Blumenthal) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1881, a bill to establish an integrated Federal program to respond to ongoing and expected impacts of climate variability and change by protecting, restoring, and conserving the natural resources of the United States and to maximize government efficiency and reduce costs, in cooperation with State, local, and tribal governments and other entities.
S. 1984
At the request of Mr. Kerry, the name of the Senator from New Hampshire (Mrs. Shaheen) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1984, a bill to establish a commission to develop a national strategy and recommendations for reducing fatalities resulting from child abuse and neglect.
S. 1990
At the request of Mr. Lieberman, the name of the Senator from Ohio
(Mr. Portman) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1990, a bill to require the Transportation Security Administration to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
S. 1993
At the request of Mr. Nelson of Florida, the name of the Senator from Louisiana (Ms. Landrieu) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1993, a bill to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Horne in recognition of her achievements and contributions to American culture and the civil rights movement.
S. 2123
At the request of Mr. Menendez, the name of the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Klobuchar) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2123, a bill to amend title V of the Social Security Act to extend funding for family-to-family health information centers to help families of children with disabilities or special health care needs make informed choices about health care for their children.
S. 2165
At the request of Mrs. Boxer, the name of the Senator from New York
(Mr. Schumer) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2165, a bill to enhance strategic cooperation between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.
S. 2205
At the request of Mr. Moran, the names of the Senator from Louisiana
(Mr. Vitter), the Senator from Nevada (Mr. Heller), the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio) and the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Coburn) were added as cosponsors of S. 2205, a bill to prohibit funding to negotiate a United Nations Arms Trade Treaty that restricts the Second Amendment rights of United States citizens.
S. 2224
At the request of Mr. Corker, the name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cornyn) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2224, a bill to require the President to report to Congress on issues related to Syria.
S. 2233
At the request of Mr. Schumer, the name of the Senator from New Hampshire (Mrs. Shaheen) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2233, a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to stimulate international tourism to the United States.
S. 2241
At the request of Mrs. Murray, the name of the Senator from Montana
(Mr. Tester) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2241, a bill to ensure that veterans have the information and protections they require to make informed decisions regarding use of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.
S. 2280
At the request of Mr. Durbin, the name of the Senator from Vermont
(Mr. Sanders) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2280, a bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require certain creditors to obtain certifications from institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.
S. 2288
At the request of Ms. Landrieu, the name of the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. Wicker) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2288, a bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers.
S. 2325
At the request of Mr. Nelson of Florida, the name of the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Menendez) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2325, a bill to authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-
missile defense system.
S. 2342
At the request of Mr. Tester, the name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Crapo) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2342, a bill to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other purposes.
S. 2343
At the request of Mr. Reid, the name of the Senator from New Mexico
(Mr. Bingaman) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2343, a bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, and for other purposes.
S. 2344
At the request of Mr. Vitter, the name of the Senator from Montana
(Mr. Tester) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2344, a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program until December 31, 2012.
S. 2346
At the request of Mr. Pryor, the name of the Senator from Arkansas
(Mr. Boozman) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2346, a bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to modify the definition of the term ``biobased product''.
S. 2366
At the request of Mr. Alexander, the names of the Senator from Kansas
(Mr. Roberts), the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. Cochran) and the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Chambliss) were added as cosponsors of S. 2366, a bill to extend student loan interest rates for undergraduate Federal Direct Stafford Loans.
S. 2368
At the request of Mr. Enzi, his name was added as a cosponsor of S. 2368, a bill to ensure economy and efficiency of Federal Government operations by establishing a moratorium on midnight rules during a President's final days in office, and for other purposes.
S. 2374
At the request of Mr. Bingaman, the name of the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Casey) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2374, a bill to amend the Helium Act to ensure the expedient and responsible draw-down of the Federal Helium Reserve in a manner that protects the interests of private industry, the scientific, medical, and industrial communities, commercial users, and Federal agencies, and for other purposes.
S. 2554
At the request of Mr. Leahy, the names of the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. Blumenthal) and the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Durbin) were added as cosponsors of S. 2554, a bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program through fiscal year 2017.
S.J. RES. 19
At the request of Mr. Hatch, the name of the Senator from Michigan
(Ms. Stabenow) was added as a cosponsor of S.J. Res. 19, a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
S.J. RES. 38
At the request of Mr. Graham, the name of the Senator from New Hampshire (Ms. Ayotte) was added as a cosponsor of S.J. Res. 38, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the certification of nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment.
S. RES. 380
At the request of Mr. Graham, the name of the Senator from Washington
(Ms. Cantwell) was added as a cosponsor of S. Res. 380, a resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of preventing the Government of Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons capability.
At the request of Mr. Thune, his name was added as a cosponsor of S. Res. 380, supra.
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