Kerry Speech

[estranged4life]

Originally Posted by darklinensuit

I didn't see that part, but great song.

- Jake

and floor speakers cranking, Listening to the reverbaration of the bass right until the part where EVH's guitar solo was to have been, Then nothin'...BOO to the PUTZ that edited "Dreams"...BOOOOO!!!!!

[dissention]

Originally Posted by ShangriLaTroubl

I thought Kerry's speech tonight was very good as well..I do wish he had spent a little more time shutting up critics about his voting record...would've helped...

There was idle chatter about him possibly saying that he won't accept a salary if he's elected. But that's all it was, chatter. I think if he had said that, he'd have the election in the bag (not that he doesn't now ).

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by dissention

There was idle chatter about him possibly saying that he won't accept a salary if he's elected. But that's all it was, chatter. I think if he had said that, he'd have the election in the bag (not that he doesn't now ).

He should do it! He might be saving that one for his own "October surprise."

[CarneVaca]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

He should do it! He might be saving that one for his own "October surprise."

Maybe he could donate it to those poor guys he helped send to Iraq who had to buy their own body armor.

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by CarneVaca

Maybe he could donate it to those poor guys he helped send to Iraq who had to buy their own body armor.

I realize that his vote for the War In Iraq is (at least seemingly) your biggest hang-up in regards to John Kerry, and that's fine... it's your opinion and it's understandable.

But this much can be said about John Kerry... he's a Vietnam vet, who served his country ably and proudly. He "fought in the trenches," as they say.
And maybe it's just me, but if anyone is going to send our troops off to war... even if it's a war I disagree with... I'd MUCH rather it be a man who's actually legitimately served in the military himself, and not someone with a dubious and spotty stint in the National Guard.

I don't have to agree with every decision he's made and every vote he's cast, to know that he's the one most deserving of my vote in November.

[CarneVaca]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

And maybe it's just me, but if anyone is going to send our troops off to war... even if it's a war I disagree with... I'd MUCH rather it be a man who's actually legitimately served in the military himself, and not someone with a dubious and spotty stint in the National Guard.

You get no argument from me on that point. And I would add to that: I'd much rather see a man who put his reputation and career on the line to protest an unjust war have enough sense to vote against another unjust war when he had the chance.

[hayley]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

I don't have to agree with every decision he's made and every vote he's cast, to know that he's the one most deserving of my vote in November.

I completely agree, Johnny. I know this- Kerry's a good man, I trust him. I do not trust the alternative.

I guess my feeling on Kerry going to war is this- we were ALL misled regarding the reasons for going to war, we were ALL misled about the validity of the CIA's intel. And if I were a senator, being presented with that information at that time, I'm not sure what my decision would've been.

[MikeVielhaber]

Originally Posted by dissention

There was idle chatter about him possibly saying that he won't accept a salary if he's elected. But that's all it was, chatter. I think if he had said that, he'd have the election in the bag (not that he doesn't now ).

how can you say that? have you seen how close they are in the polls? you may think kerry is gonna win (speaking of which do you guys truly endorse kerry or do you just prefer him over bush? usually its the latter) but its certainly not in the bad by any means....there was one poll that show bush leading in electoral votes. i dont recall where i saw that. i think it was an article on my yahoo homepage a couple days ago. but either wayt its definitely no in the bag. thats like saying the red sox who are 7.5 games out of first with 2 months to play.....are out of contention.

[CarneVaca]

Somehow I suspect the polls are going to be way off this year. I mean, are the polls really counting all the folks that Puff Daddy and Andre 3000 are persuading to register to vote? Somehow, I suspect those folks won't be voting for Bush.

[gldstwmn]

Bills Introduced by Senator Kerry, Signed into Law

S.442 Internet Tax Moratorium 1997 was cosponsored by Senator Kerry of Massachusetts and was heard by the Senate Commerce Committee on May 23, 1997.

S. 918 1991 – cosponsor original `Military Reservists Small Business Relief Act'
The MREIDL program was again introduced by Kerry in 1999 - and enacted under Public Law 106-50, the Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act - to assist the thousands of small businesses that suffer when reservist employees are deployed.

S.2478 : Business Development Opportunity Act of 1994 Kerry sponsored a bill to amend the Small Business Act to enhance the business development opportunities of small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and for other purposes.

S.512 Small Business Credit Availability Act of 1993 - Establishes the Venture Enhancement and Loan Development Administration for Smaller Undercapitalized Enterprises (Velda Sue) as a Federal instrumentality to: (1) develop uniform underwriting, security appraisal, and repayment standards for qualified loans; (2) determine the eligibility of certified poolers to contract with Velda Sue for specific mortgage pool guarantees; and (3) provide timely repayment guarantees of the principal and interest on certain qualified obligations.

S. 1594 New Markets Venture Capital (NMVCs) Firms. NMVC firms will provide incentives to increase the availability of venture capital in low and moderate-income communities for small businesses. Expert guidance will be made available to small business entrepreneurs in inner city and rural areas through the program. Ten to twenty NMVC firms are planned. SBA will match the equity and technical assistance of private investors.

S.856 : A bill to reauthorize the Small Business Technology Transfer Program, and for other purposes. The STTR program funds cooperative research and development (R & D) projects between small companies and research institutions such as universities or federally funded R & D laboratories.

The U.S. Senate late last night unanimously passed H.R. 774, the Women's Business Center Amendments Act of 1999. The legislation, that will substantially increase funding for the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Women's Business Centers program, is based on legislation introduced by Senators John F. Kerry (D-MA) and Max Cleland (D-GA) last year in the Senate.

Disaster Mitigation Coordination Act 1999 Working to enact a program that emphasizes prevention in dealing with natural disasters, the bill Senators John F. Kerry (D-MA) and Max Cleland (D-GA) first introduced in the 105th Congress has passed both the House and Senate and is on its way to the President for signature. This bill makes low-cost, long-term loans available to small businesses to take preventative measures before a natural disaster occurs.

57 Bills and Resolutions John Kerry Sponsored


99th Congress (1)


S.CON.RES.62: A concurrent resolution expressing solidarity with the Sakharov family in their efforts to exercise their rights of freedom of expression, of travel, and of communication, as guaranteed under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe.

SPONSOR: Sen. Kerry (introduced 09/12/85) RELATED BILLS: H.CON.RES.186

100th Congress (7)


1. S.CON.RES.99: A concurrent resolution condemning North Korea's support for terrorist activities.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry .- LATEST ACTION: 03/04/88 Measure passed Senate, amended.



2. S.RES.189: A resolution to commend the United States Coast Guard for its recent heroic action in the rescue of 37 Soviet crew members.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry .- LATEST ACTION: 04/10/87 Measure passed Senate.



3. S.RES.279: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding ethical conduct expected of Senate political committees.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry .- LATEST ACTION: 09/09/87 Measure passed Senate, roll call #236 (87-0).



4. S.J.RES.91: A joint resolution disapproving the certification by the President under section 481(h) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry .- LATEST ACTION: 04/07/87 Referred jointly to House Committees on Foreign Affairs; and Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.



5. S.J.RES.285: A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Haiti falls under the definition of "major drug-transit country" as stated in section 481(i)(5) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and therefore should be subject to the certification process mandated by section 481(h) of that Act.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry .- LATEST ACTION: 04/18/88 Referred to House Committees on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs; and Foreign Affairs.



6. S.J.RES.369: A joint resolution to designate the period of September 17 through October 10, 1988, as "Coastweeks '88."

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry .- LATEST ACTION: 09/27/88 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.



7. S.2365: A bill authorizing the release of 86 USIA films with respect to the Marshall Plan.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry .- LATEST ACTION: 09/20/88 Measure passed House, amended.

101st Congress (4)


1. S.RES.201 : A resolution to commend the courage and heroism of Walter Suskind, and unrecognized hero of World War II.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 10/31/1989) Cosponsors: (none)

Latest Major Action: 10/31/1989 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.



2. S.J.RES.158 : A joint resolution designating October 22 through 28, 1989, as "World Population Awareness Week".

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 6/16/1989) Cosponsors: 27

Committees: Senate Judiciary; House Post Office and Civil Service

Latest Major Action: 10/25/1990 Signed by President.



3. S.J.RES.166 : A joint resolution to designate the period of September 16 through October 9, 1989, as "Coastweeks '89".

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 6/22/1989) Cosponsors: 54

Committees: Senate Judiciary; House Post Office and Civil Service

Latest Major Action: 9/13/1989 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.



4. S.2575 : A bill to urge the Secretary of State to negotiate a ban on mineral resource activities in Antarctica, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 5/3/1990) Cosponsors: 3

Committees: Senate Foreign Relations

Latest Major Action: 10/17/1990 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at the desk.

102nd Congress (12)


1. S.CON.RES.26 : A concurrent resolution calling for the United States to support a new agreement among the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties which would provide comprehensive environmental protection of Antarctica and would prohibit indefinitely commercial mineral development and related activities in Antarctica.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 4/11/1991) Cosponsors: 14

Committees: Senate Foreign Relations

Latest Major Action: 5/29/1991 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at the desk.



2. S.RES.18 : A resolution to recognize the accomplishments of Lewis A. Shattuck.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 1/24/1991) Cosponsors: 2

Latest Major Action: 1/24/1991 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.



3. S.RES.133 : A resolution to designate May 21, 1991, as "National Land Trust Appreciation Day", and to recognize the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Trustees of Reservations.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 5/22/1991) Cosponsors: (none)

Latest Major Action: 5/22/1991 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.



4. S.RES.144 : A resolution to encourage the European Community to vote to ban driftnets for all European Community fishing fleets on July 8 and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 6/25/1991) Cosponsors: 9

Committees: Senate Foreign Relations

Latest Major Action: 6/28/1991 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.



5. S.RES.185 : An original resolution to provide for expenses and supplemental authority of the Select Committee on POW/MIA Affairs.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 9/26/1991) Cosponsors: (none)

Committees: Senate POW/MIA Affairs; Senate Rules and Administration

Latest Major Action: 10/16/1991 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.



6. S.RES.324 : A resolution relating to declassification of Documents, Files, and other materials pertaining to POWs and MIAs.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 7/2/1992) Cosponsors: 14

Committees: Senate POW/MIA Affairs

Latest Major Action: 7/2/1992 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 96-0. Record Vote No: 144.



7. S.J.RES.160 : A joint resolution designating the week beginning October 20, 1991, as "World Population Awareness Week".

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 6/13/1991) Cosponsors: 53

Committees: Senate Judiciary; House Post Office and Civil Service

Latest Major Action: 10/30/1991 Signed by President.



8. S.J.RES.318 : A joint resolution designating November 13, 1992, as "Vietnam Veterans Memorial 10th Anniversary Day".

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 6/18/1992) Cosponsors: 57

Committees: Senate Judiciary; House Post Office and Civil Service

Latest Major Action: 10/24/1992 Became Public Law No: 102-518.



9. S.J.RES.337 : A joint resolution designating September 18, 1992, as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day", and authorizing display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 9/15/1992) Cosponsors: 31

Committees: Senate Judiciary

Latest Major Action: 9/30/1992 Became Public Law No: 102-373.



10. S.1418 : A bill to designate the Federal building located at 78 Center Street in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as the "Silvio O. Conte Federal Building", and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 6/27/1991) Cosponsors: 1

Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works; House Public Works and Transportation

Latest Major Action: 9/30/1991 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.



11. S.1563 : A bill to authorize appropriations to carry out the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 7/25/1991) Cosponsors: 13

Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Senate Labor and Human Resources; House Merchant Marine and Fisheries

Latest Major Action: 12/4/1991 Signed by President.



12. S.3389 : A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain transactions with respect to managed accounts.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 10/8/1992) Cosponsors: (none)

Committees: House Energy and Commerce

Latest Major Action: 12/22/1992 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

103rd Congress (5)


1. S.CON.RES.67 : A concurrent resolution to correct technical errors in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 2333.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 4/26/1994) Cosponsors: (none)

Latest Major Action: 4/28/1994 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.



2. S.RES.183 : A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the action taken by the Government of France against United States seafood products is a totally unwarranted action that is having severe repercussions on United States seafood producers and, in general, the United States fishing industry.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 2/28/1994) Cosponsors: 7

Committees: Senate Foreign Relations

Latest Major Action: 3/8/1994 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.



3. S.1206 : A bill to redesignate the Federal building located at 380 Trapelo Road in Waltham, Massachusetts, as the "Frederick C. Murphy Federal Center".

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 7/1/1993) Cosponsors: 4

Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works; House Public Works and Transportation

Latest Major Action: 4/14/1994 Became Public Law No: 103-234.



4. S.1636 : A bill to authorize appropriations for the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and to improve the program to reduce the incidental taking of marine mammals during the course of commercial fishing operations, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 11/8/1993) Cosponsors: 2

Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Latest Major Action: 4/30/1994 Became Public Law No: 103-238.



5. S.2478 : A bill to amend the Small Business Act to enhance the business development opportunities of small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 9/29/1994) Cosponsors: 16

Committees: Senate Small Business; House Small Business

Latest Major Action: 10/7/1994 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

104th Congress (10)


1. S.212 : A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel SHAMROCK V.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 1/12/1995) Cosponsors: 2

Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Latest Major Action: 7/30/1996 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at the desk.



2. S.213 : A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel ENDEAVOUR.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 1/12/1995) Cosponsors: 2

Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Latest Major Action: 7/30/1996 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at the desk.



3. S.653 : A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel AURA.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 3/30/1995) Cosponsors: 1

Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Latest Major Action: 7/30/1996 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at the desk.



4. S.654 : A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel SUNRISE.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 3/30/1995) Cosponsors: 1

Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Latest Major Action: 7/30/1996 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at the desk.



5. S.655 : A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel MARANTHA.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 3/30/1995) Cosponsors: 1

Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Latest Major Action: 7/30/1996 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at the desk.



6. S.656 : A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel QUIETLY.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 3/30/1995) Cosponsors: 1

Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Latest Major Action: 7/30/1996 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at the desk.



7. S.1016 : A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of documentation with the appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel MAGIC CARPET.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 7/10/1995) Cosponsors: 1

Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Latest Major Action: 7/30/1996 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at the desk.



8. S.1017 : A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of documentation with the appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel CHRISSY.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 7/10/1995) Cosponsors: 1

Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Latest Major Action: 7/30/1996 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at the desk.



9. S.1281 : A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel SARAH-CHRISTEN.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 9/28/1995) Cosponsors: 1

Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Latest Major Action: 7/30/1996 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at the desk.



10. S.1282 : A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of documentation with the appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel TRIAD.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 9/28/1995) Cosponsors: 1

Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Latest Major Action: 7/30/1996 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at the desk.

105th Congress (1)


S.469

Title: A bill to designate a portion of the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 3/18/1997) Cosponsors: 1

Related Bills: H.R.1110

Latest Major Action: 10/10/1998 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On passage Passed without objection.

106th Congress (3)


1. S.791 : A bill to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the women's business center program.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 4/14/1999) Cosponsors: 30

Committees: Senate Small Business

Latest Major Action: 12/9/1999 Became Public Law No: 106-165.



2. S.918 : A bill to authorize the Small Business Administration to provide financial and business development assistance to military reservists' small businesses, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 4/29/1999) Cosponsors: 51

Committees: Senate Small Business; House Small Business

Latest Major Action: 7/29/1999 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.



3. S.1569 : A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 9/8/1999) Cosponsors: 1

Committees: Senate Energy and Natural Resources; House Resources

Latest Major Action: 2/2/2000 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

107th Congress (12)


1. S.CON.RES.7 : Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should establish an international education policy to further national security, foreign policy, and economic competitiveness, promote mutual understanding and cooperation among nations, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 2/1/2001) Cosponsors: 11

Committees: Senate Foreign Relations; House International Relations; House Education and the Workforce

Latest Major Action: 8/10/2001 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.



2. S.RES.65 : A resolution honoring Neil L. Rudenstine, President of Harvard University.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 3/29/2001) Cosponsors: 1

Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

Latest Major Action: 4/26/2001 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.



3. S.RES.123 : A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to change the name of the Committee on Small Business to the "Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship".

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 6/29/2001) Cosponsors: 1

Latest Major Action: 6/29/2001 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.



4. S.RES.180 : A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the policy of the United States at the 17th Regular Meeting of the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas in Murcia, Spain.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 11/13/2001) Cosponsors: 3

Latest Major Action: 11/13/2001 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.



5. S.RES.216 : A resolution to honor Milton D. Stewart for his years of service in the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 3/5/2002) Cosponsors: 15

Latest Major Action: 3/5/2002 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

6. S.RES.264 : A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that small business participation is vital to the defense of our Nation, and that Federal, State, and local governments should aggressively seek out and purchase innovative technologies and services from American small businesses to help in homeland defense and the fight against terrorism.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 5/8/2002) Cosponsors: 25

Committees: Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Latest Major Action: 7/8/2002 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


7. S.RES.302 : A resolution honoring Ted Williams and extending the condolences of the Senate on his death.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 7/9/2002) Cosponsors: 4

Latest Major Action: 7/9/2002 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.



8. S.174 : A bill to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the microloan program, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 1/24/2001) Cosponsors: 18

Committees: Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship; House Small Business

Latest Major Action: 4/17/2002 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended).



9. S.295 : A bill to provide emergency relief to small businesses affected by significant increases in the prices of heating oil, natural gas, propane, and kerosene, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 2/8/2001) Cosponsors: 34

Committees: Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship; House Small Business; House Agriculture

Latest Major Action: 5/17/2001 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development and Research.



10. S.856 : A bill to reauthorize the Small Business Technology Transfer Program, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 5/9/2001) Cosponsors: 13

Committees: Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Latest Major Action: 9/14/2001 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at the desk.

Note: For further action, see H.R. 1860, which became Public Law 107-50 on 10/15/2001.



11. S.1499 : A bill to provide assistance to small business concerns adversely impacted by the terrorist attacks perpetrated against the United States on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 10/4/2001) Cosponsors: 63

Committees: House Small Business

Latest Major Action: 4/9/2002 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.



12. S.2869 : A bill to facilitate the ability of certain spectrum auction winners to pursue alternative measures required in the public interest to meet the needs of wireless telecommunications consumers.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 8/1/2002) Cosponsors: 58

Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation; House Energy and Commerce

Latest Major Action: 11/22/2002 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

108th Congress (2)


1. S.300 : A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Jackie Robinson (posthumously), in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation, and to express the sense of Congress that there should be a national day in recognition of Jackie Robinson.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 2/4/2003) Cosponsors: 69

Committees: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Latest Major Action: 10/20/2003 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at the desk.

Note: For further action, see H.R. 1900, which became Public Law 108-101 on 10/29/2003.



2. S.318 : A bill to provide emergency assistance to nonfarm-related small business concerns that have suffered substantial economic harm from drought.

Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 2/5/2003) Cosponsors: 19

Committees: Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship; House Small Business

Latest Major Action: 4/1/2003 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by CarneVaca

Somehow I suspect the polls are going to be way off this year. I mean, are the polls really counting all the folks that Puff Daddy and Andre 3000 are persuading to register to vote? Somehow, I suspect those folks won't be voting for Bush.

Exactly. They do no polling when it comes to newly registered voters and the newly registered voters are registering because they want Bush gone.

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Originally Posted by MikeVielhaber

how can you say that? have you seen how close they are in the polls? you may think kerry is gonna win (speaking of which do you guys truly endorse kerry or do you just prefer him over bush?

I fully endorse Kerry and his politics. I have had a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach about Bush since December 2000.

http://zogby.com/news/ReadNews.dbm?ID=849

The most recent Zogby poll shows deeper trouble for President George W. Bush beyond just the horserace. Mr. Bush has fallen in key areas while Senator John Kerry has shored up numerous constituencies in his base. The Bush team’s attempted outreach to base Democratic and swing constituency has shown to be a failure thus far, limiting his potential growth in the electorate.

The most important group in this election now is the undecideds and Mr. Bush’s standing among them is weak. He is generally well liked among the undecideds, having a strong favorability (56%), but his job performance is another story. Only 32% approve of Bush’s job in office and only 31% believe the country is headed in the right direction. The undecideds are not yet sold on Mr. Kerry, with only 49% having a favorable opinion of him. But Mr. Kerry can still sell his message to them: over a quarter (28%) are either not familiar enough or are not sure of their opinion yet. These undecided voters are generally dissatisfied with the President, but are still not acquainted enough with the Senator from Massachusetts to support him.

The Bush campaign’s efforts to court voters in the Hispanic, Jewish, and Catholic communities seem to have fallen flat. Mr. Kerry is leading Mr. Bush by a similar margin to that which former Vice-President Al Gore won among Jewish voters in 2000. Mr. Bush is also running far behind his 2000 Hispanic total, with only 19% of the Hispanic voters supporting him, while Mr. Kerry is beating Mr. Gore’s total with 69%. Mr. Kerry is also running very strong among Catholics, topping Mr. Bush, 52% to 37%, showing that not only has Bush’s courting of them failed, but his use of wedge issues like gay marriage and partial birth abortion have failed to separate Catholic voters from Kerry.

The Senator’s lead among Catholics is similar to the Clinton margins of the 1990s.

Mr. Bush has also shown weakness in what is considered to be his best region, the South. While Kerry’s choice of Senator John Edwards gives him his biggest boost, his economic populism and courting of veterans are also key in his eroding of Mr. Bush’s support. Not only has Kerry now come to a tie with Bush in favorability in the South (55% for both), the Kerry-Edwards ticket has pulled ahead, 48% to 46% in the South. President Bush’s job performance is down to only 44% in the South, and only 43% of Southerners think the country is headed in the right direction.

Mr. Kerry is also performing well in Blue states, among Young voters and among Single voters. In the Blue states, Mr. Kerry is winning 50% to 38%, while in the Red States, Mr. Bush is only winning 48% to 46%. Among Single voters, Mr. Kerry is winning huge by a total of 69% to 19%. And among young voters – 18-29 year olds – a group Al Gore only won by 2 points in 2000, Kerry is winning in a landslide, 53% to 33%.

There are three factors contributing to Senator Kerry’s lead in the electorate; first is President Bush’s eroding base, second is his failure in outreach to swing groups and base Democratic constituencies, and third is Mr. Kerry’s strengthening of his base. Mr. Kerry also has the potential to open a bigger lead in two areas. First, among the undecided voters, if Mr. Kerry can sell himself as a viable alternative to Mr. Bush, he stands to make large gains amongst the small, but significant chuck of undecideds. Second is in the turnout arena, Mr. Kerry’s large leads amongst Hispanics – who will potentially make up a great portion of the electorate than they did in 2000 – and young voters – who numerous non-partisan groups like Rock the Vote and MTV are targeting – will stand to boost his total share of the vote with every point their turnout increases. Mr. Kerry is showing a 2-to-1 lead (50% to 25%) amongst voters who didn’t vote in 2000, while winning three-quarters (75%) of Ralph Nader’s voters and stealing twice as many (8% to 4%) of Mr. Bush voters in 2000 than Bush is stealing of Gore voters in 2000

http://www.electoral-vote.com/

Strong Kerry (158)
Weak Kerry (60)
Barely Kerry (71)
Exactly tied (17)
Barely Bush (53)
Weak Bush (45)
Strong Bush (134)

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Originally Posted by MikeVielhaber

how can you say that? have you seen how close they are in the polls? you may think kerry is gonna win (speaking of which do you guys truly endorse kerry or do you just prefer him over bush? usually its the latter) but its certainly not in the bad by any means....there was one poll that show bush leading in electoral votes. i dont recall where i saw that. i think it was an article on my yahoo homepage a couple days ago. but either wayt its definitely no in the bag. thats like saying the red sox who are 7.5 games out of first with 2 months to play.....are out of contention.

It's in the bag, especially with the new report that the economy is stalled and will get worse by November. It's stopped growing, my friend.

And, yes, I do endorse Kerry. I'm not thrilled with everything about him, but I agree with a lot of it.