Sen. Mark Begich

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US Congress 111th Congress

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week. [SR-144]
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, which begins on May 10, 2009. Recognizes the importance of: (1) preventing diseases that commonly affect women; and (2) federally funded programs that provide research and collect data on common diseases in women. Calls on women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day by receiving preventive screenings.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5395; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5395; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S5378) on 05/12/2009

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A resolution offering deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Stephen T. Johns and calling on the leaders of all Nations to speak out against the manifestations of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred. [SR-184]
Offers deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Stephen T. Johns. Commends the staff members of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for their courage and bravery in responding to the attack on June 10, 2009. Condemns: (1) anti-Semitism and all forms of religious, ethnic, and racial bigotry; and (2) acts of physical violence against, and harassment of, people based on race, gender, ethnicity, or religious affiliation. Calls on the leaders of all nations to speak out against the manifestations of anti-Semitism, bigotry, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6570-6571; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6571; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6568) on 06/11/2009

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A resolution condemning the use of violence against providers of health care services to women. [SR-187]
Expresses sympathy for the family, friends, and patients of Dr. George Tiller (who was shot to death on May 31, 2009). Condemns the use of violence: (1) to prevent women from receiving reproductive health care; and (2) as a means of resolving differences of opinion.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6730) on 06/17/2009

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A resolution recognizing the contributions of the recreational boating community and the boating industry to the continuing prosperity of the United States. [SR-199]
Commends the recreational boating community and the U.S. boating industry for contributing to the economy, benefiting the well-being of U.S. citizens, and providing responsible environmental stewardship of marine resources. Urges the United States to observe National Boating Day.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Senate Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7112) on 06/25/2009

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A resolution designating the week beginning on November 9, 2009, as National School Psychology Week. [SR-210]
Designates the week beginning on November 9, 2009, as National School Psychology Week. Recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to the success of students in schools across this country.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S7268) on 07/08/2009

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A resolution designating Richard A. Baker as Historian Emeritus of the United States Senate. [SR-230]
Designates Richard A. Baker as Historian Emeritus of the United States Senate, as a token of the appreciation of the Senate for his long and faithful service. Makes such designation effective September 1, 2009.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S8500; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S8500; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S8279) on 07/29/2009

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A resolution designating August 16, 2009, as "National Airborne Day". [SR-235]
Designates August 16, 2009, as National Airborne Day (to recognize the airborne forces of the U.S. Armed Forces). Calls on the people of the United States to observe National Airborne Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S8700; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S8700; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S8689) on 08/03/2009

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A resolution designating the month of August 2009 as "Agent Orange Awareness Month". [SR-248]
Designates August 2009 as Agent Orange Awareness Month. Recognizes the sacrifices made by our veterans and service-members, especially those who were exposed to Agent Orange. Calls attention to the adverse effects that such exposure has had on their health.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S9060; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S9060; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S9046) on 08/06/2009

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of Afghanistan, with the support of the international community, should fulfill its obligations to ensure that women fully participate as candidates and voters in the August 20, 2009, presidential and provincial council elections in Afghanistan. [SR-251]
Congratulates the women and women-led organizations of Afghanistan on the launch of the Five Million Afghan Women Campaign. Urges the government of Afghanistan to ensure that sufficient staffing is in place in women's polling stations, including security staff and equipment and appropriate polling place personnel, and include women in committees charged with election security and related processes. Urges the government of Afghanistan, the religious, community, and cultural leaders to encourage women to participate in the August 2009 elections. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S9091; Text As Passed Senate Cr S9091; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S9090) on 08/07/2009

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A resolution relative to the death of Edward Moore Kennedy, a Senator from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. [SR-255]
Declares that the Senate has received with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the passing of the Honorable Edward Moore Kennedy, the great Senator from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Declares that when the Senate adjourns on September 8, 2009, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Senator.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S9141; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S9141; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S9140) on 09/08/2009

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