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339 STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE [Republicans in roman; Democrats in italic; Independents in SMALL CAPS] [Room numbers beginning with SD are in the Dirksen Building, SH in the Hart Building, SR in the Russell Building, and S in The Capitol] Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry 328A Russell Senate Office Building 20510–6000 phone 224–6901, fax 224–9287, TTY/TDD 224–2587 http://agriculture.senate.gov meets first and third Wednesdays of each month Tom Harkin, of Iowa, Chairman. Patrick J. Leahy, of Vermont. Kent Conrad, of North Dakota. Thomas A. Daschle, of South Dakota. Max Baucus, of Montana. Blanche Lincoln, of Arkansas. Zell Miller, of Georgia. Debbie Stabenow, of Michigan. E. Benjamin Nelson, of Nebraska. Mark Dayton, of Minnesota. Paul Wellstone, of Minnesota. Richard G. Lugar, of Indiana. Jesse Helms, of North Carolina. Thad Cochran, of Mississippi. Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky. Pat Roberts, of Kansas. Peter Fitzgerald, of Illinois. Craig Thomas, of Wyoming. Wayne Allard, of Colorado. Tim Hutchinson, of Arkansas. Mike Crapo, of Idaho. SUBCOMMITTEES [The chairman and ranking minority member are ex officio (non-voting) members of all subcommittees on which they do not serve.] Forestry, Conservation, and Rural Revitalization Blanche Lincoln, of Arkansas, Chair. Patrick J. Leahy, of Vermont. Thomas A. Daschle, of South Dakota. Max Baucus, of Montana. Debbie Stabenow, of Michigan. Mark Dayton, of Minnesota. Mike Crapo, of Idaho. Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky. Craig Thomas, of Wyoming. Wayne Allard, of Colorado. Tim Hutchinson, of Arkansas. Marketing, Inspection, and Product Promotion Max Baucus, of Montana, Chairman. Patrick J. Leahy, of Vermont. Kent Conrad, of North Dakota. Blanche Lincoln, of Arkansas. E. Benjamin Nelson, of Nebraska. Paul Wellstone, of Minnesota. Peter Fitzgerald, of Illinois. Jesse Helms, of North Carolina. Thad Cochran, of Mississippi. Pat Roberts, of Kansas. Craig Thomas, of Wyoming.

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STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE

[Republicans in roman; Democrats in italic; Independents in SMALL CAPS]

[Room numbers beginning with SD are in the Dirksen Building, SH in the Hart Building,SR in the Russell Building, and S in The Capitol]

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry328A Russell Senate Office Building 20510–6000

phone 224–6901, fax 224–9287, TTY/TDD 224–2587http://agriculture.senate.gov

meets first and third Wednesdays of each month

Tom Harkin, of Iowa, Chairman.

Patrick J. Leahy, of Vermont.Kent Conrad, of North Dakota.Thomas A. Daschle, of South Dakota.Max Baucus, of Montana.Blanche Lincoln, of Arkansas.Zell Miller, of Georgia.Debbie Stabenow, of Michigan.E. Benjamin Nelson, of Nebraska.Mark Dayton, of Minnesota.Paul Wellstone, of Minnesota.

Richard G. Lugar, of Indiana.Jesse Helms, of North Carolina.Thad Cochran, of Mississippi.Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky.Pat Roberts, of Kansas.Peter Fitzgerald, of Illinois.Craig Thomas, of Wyoming.Wayne Allard, of Colorado.Tim Hutchinson, of Arkansas.Mike Crapo, of Idaho.

SUBCOMMITTEES

[The chairman and ranking minority member are ex officio (non-voting) members of allsubcommittees on which they do not serve.]

Forestry, Conservation, and Rural RevitalizationBlanche Lincoln, of Arkansas, Chair.

Patrick J. Leahy, of Vermont.Thomas A. Daschle, of South Dakota.Max Baucus, of Montana.Debbie Stabenow, of Michigan.Mark Dayton, of Minnesota.

Mike Crapo, of Idaho.Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky.Craig Thomas, of Wyoming.Wayne Allard, of Colorado.Tim Hutchinson, of Arkansas.

Marketing, Inspection, and Product PromotionMax Baucus, of Montana, Chairman.

Patrick J. Leahy, of Vermont.Kent Conrad, of North Dakota.Blanche Lincoln, of Arkansas.E. Benjamin Nelson, of Nebraska.Paul Wellstone, of Minnesota.

Peter Fitzgerald, of Illinois.Jesse Helms, of North Carolina.Thad Cochran, of Mississippi.Pat Roberts, of Kansas.Craig Thomas, of Wyoming.

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Production and Price Competitiveness

Kent Conrad, of North Dakota, Chairman.

Thomas A. Daschle, of South Dakota.Max Baucus, of Montana.Blanche Lincoln, of Arkansas.Zell Miller, of Georgia.Mark Dayton, of Minnesota.

Pat Roberts, of Kansas.Jesse Helms, of North Carolina.Thad Cochran, of Mississippi.Peter Fitzgerald, of Illinois.Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky.

Research, Nutrition, and General Legislation

Patrick J. Leahy, of Vermont, Chairman.

Kent Conrad, of North Dakota.Zell Miller, of Georgia.Debbie Stabenow, of Michigan.E. Benjamin Nelson, of Nebraska.Paul Wellstone, of Minnesota.

Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky.Wayne Allard, of Colorado.Tim Hutchinson, of Arkansas.Mike Crapo, of Idaho.Jesse Helms, of North Carolina.

STAFF

Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (SR–328A), 224–6901, fax 224–9287.Staff Director.—Mark Halverson.

General Counsel.—Charlie Rawls.Counsels: Alison Fox, Eric Juzenas, Susan Keith.Executive Assistant.—Terri Roney.Professional Staff: Karil Bialostosky, Richard Bender, Amy Fredregill, Mary Langowski,

Doug O’Brien, Lloyd Ritter, Sara Hopper.Press Secretary.—Seth Boffeli.Staff Assistant.—Frank Newkirk.Hearing Clerk.—Vershawn Perkins.Chief Clerk.—Robert Sturm.GPO Printing.—Evelyn Owens.

Minority Staff Director.—W. Keith Luse, 4–2035, fax 4–1725.Chief Counsel/Assistant Staff Director.—David L. Johnson.Counsel.—Michael Knipe.Legislative Director.—Terri Nintemann.Senior Professional Staff.—Carol Dubard.Professional Staff: Beth Bechdol, Jeff Burnam, Walter Lukken, Carol Olander, Chris

Salisbury, Daniel Spellacy, Dave White, Benny Young.Executive Assistant.—Erin Shaw.Economist.—Andy Morton.Press Secretary.—Andy Fisher.

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AppropriationsS–128 The Capitol 20510–6025, phone 224–3471

http://appropriations.senate.gov

meets upon call of the chairman

Robert C. Byrd, of West Virginia, Chairman.

Daniel K. Inouye, of Hawaii.Ernest F. Hollings, of South Carolina.Patrick J. Leahy, of Vermont.Tom Harkin, of Iowa.Barbara A. Mikulski, of Maryland.Harry Reid, of Nevada.Herb Kohl, of Wisconsin.Patty Murray, of Washington.Byron Dorgan, of North Dakota.Dianne Feinstein, of California.Richard J. Durbin, of Illinois.Tim Johnson, of South Dakota.Mary L. Landrieu, of Louisiana.Jack Reed, of Rhode Island.

Ted Stevens, of Alaska.Thad Cochran, of Mississippi.Arlen Specter, of Pennsylvania.Pete V. Domenici, of New Mexico.Christopher S. Bond, of Missouri.Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky.Conrad Burns, of Montana.Richard C. Shelby, of Alabama.Judd Gregg, of New Hampshire.Robert F. Bennett, of Utah.Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado.Larry Craig, of Idaho.Kay Bailey Hutchison, of Texas.Mike DeWine, of Ohio.

SUBCOMMITTEES

[The chairman and ranking minority member are ex officio members of all subcommitteeson which they do not serve.]

Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies

Herb Kohl, of Wisconsin, Chairman.

Tom Harkin, of Iowa.Byron Dorgan, of North Dakota.Dianne Feinstein, of California.Richard J. Durbin, of Illinois.Tim Johnson, of South Dakota.Patty Murray, of Washington.

Thad Cochran, of Mississippi.Arlen Specter, of Pennsylvania.Christopher S. Bond, of Missouri.Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky.Conrad Burns, of Montana.Larry Craig, of Idaho.

Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary

Ernest F. Hollings, of South Carolina, Chairman.

Daniel K. Inouye, of Hawaii.Barbara A. Mikulski, of Maryland.Patrick J. Leahy, of Vermont.Herb Kohl, of Wisconsin.Patty Murray, of Washington.Jack Reed, of Rhode Island.

Judd Gregg, of New Hampshire.Ted Stevens, of Alaska.Pete V. Domenici, of New Mexico.Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky.Kay Bailey Hutchison, of Texas.Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado.

Defense

Daniel K. Inouye, of Hawaii, Chairman.

Ernest F. Hollings, of South Carolina.Robert C. Byrd, of West Virginia.Patrick J. Leahy, of Vermont.Tom Harkin, of Iowa.Byron Dorgan, of North Dakota.Richard J. Durbin, of Illinois.Harry Reid, of Nevada.Dianne Feinstein, of California.Herb Kohl, of Wisconsin.

Ted Stevens, of Alaska.Thad Cochran, of Mississippi.Arlen Specter, of Pennsylvania.Pete V. Domenici, of New Mexico.Christopher S. Bond, of Missouri.Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky.Richard C. Shelby, of Alabama.Judd Gregg, of New Hampshire.Kay Bailey Hutchison, of Texas.

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District of ColumbiaMary L. Landrieu, of Louisiana, Chair.

Richard J. Durbin, of Illinois.Jack Reed, of Rhode Island.

Mike DeWine, of Ohio.Kay Bailey Hutchison, of Texas.

Energy and Water DevelopmentHarry Reid, of Nevada, Chairman.

Robert C. Byrd, of West Virginia.Ernest F. Hollings, of South Carolina.Patty Murray, of Washington.Byron Dorgan, of North Dakota.Dianne Feinstein, of California.Tom Harkin, of Iowa.

Pete V. Domenici, of New Mexico.Thad Cochran, of Mississippi.Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky.Robert F. Bennett, of Utah.Conrad Burns, of Montana.Larry Craig, of Idaho.

Foreign OperationsPatrick J. Leahy, of Vermont, Chairman.

Daniel K. Inouye, of Hawaii.Tom Harkin, of Iowa.Barbara A. Mikulski, of Maryland.Richard J. Durbin, of Illinois.Tim Johnson, of South Dakota.Mary L. Landrieu, of Louisiana.Jack Reed, of Rhode Island.

Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky.Arlen Specter, of Pennsylvania.Judd Gregg, of New Hampshire.Richard C. Shelby, of Alabama.Robert F. Bennett, of Utah.Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado.Christopher S. Bond, of Missouri.

InteriorRobert C. Byrd, of West Virginia, Chairman.

Patrick J. Leahy, of Vermont.Ernest F. Hollings, of South Carolina.Harry Reid, of Nevada.Byron Dorgan, of North Dakota.Dianne Feinstein, of California.Patty Murray, of Washington.Daniel K. Inouye, of Hawaii.

Conrad Burns, of Montana.Ted Stevens, of Alaska.Thad Cochran, of Mississippi.Pete V. Domenici, of New Mexico.Robert F. Bennett, of Utah.Judd Gregg, of New Hampshire.Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado.

Labor, Health and Human Services, and EducationTom Harkin, of Iowa, Chairman.

Ernest F. Hollings, of South Carolina.Daniel K. Inouye, of Hawaii.Harry Reid, of Nevada.Herb Kohl, of Wisconsin.Patty Murray, of Washington.Mary L. Landrieu, of Louisiana.Robert C. Byrd, of West Virginia.

Arlen Specter, of Pennsylvania.Thad Cochran, of Mississippi.Judd Gregg, of New Hampshire.Larry Craig, of Idaho.Kay Bailey Hutchison, of Texas.Ted Stevens, of Alaska.Mike DeWine, of Ohio.

Legislative BranchRichard J. Durbin, of Illinois, Chairman.

Tim Johnson, of South Dakota.Jack Reed, of Rhode Island.

Robert F. Bennett, of Utah.Ted Stevens, of Alaska.

Military ConstructionDianne Feinstein, of California, Chair.

Daniel K. Inouye, of Hawaii.Tim Johnson, of South Dakota.Mary L. Landrieu, of Louisiana.Harry Reid, of Nevada.

Kay Bailey Hutchison, of Texas.Conrad Burns, of Montana.Larry Craig, of Idaho.Mike DeWine, of Ohio.

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TransportationPatty Murray, of Washington, Chair.

Robert C. Byrd, of West Virginia.Barbara A. Mikulski, of Maryland.Harry Reid, of Nevada.Herb Kohl, of Wisconsin.Richard J. Durbin, of Illinois.Patrick J. Leahy, of Vermont.

Richard C. Shelby, of Alabama.Arlen Specter, of Pennsylvania.Christopher S. Bond, of Missouri.Robert F. Bennett, of Utah.Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado.Kay Bailey Hutchison, of Texas.

Treasury and General GovernmentByron Dorgan, of North Dakota, Chairman.

Barbara A. Mikulski, of Maryland.Mary L. Landrieu, of Louisiana.Jack Reed, of Rhode Island.

Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado.Richard C. Shelby, of Alabama.Mike DeWine, of Ohio.

VA, HUD, and Independent AgenciesBarbara A. Mikulski, of Maryland, Chair.

Patrick J. Leahy, of Vermont.Tom Harkin, of Iowa.Robert C. Byrd, of West Virginia.Herb Kohl, of Wisconsin.Tim Johnson, of South Dakota.Ernest F. Hollings, of South Carolina.

Christopher S. Bond, of Missouri.Conrad Burns, of Montana.Richard C. Shelby, of Alabama.Larry Craig, of Idaho.Pete V. Domenici, of New Mexico.Mike DeWine, of Ohio.

STAFF

Committee on Appropriations (S–128), 224–3471.Staff Director.—Terry Sauvain.

Deputy Staff Director.—Charles Kieffer.Chief Clerk.—Edie Stanley.Communications Director.—Tom Gavin (SH–311).Professional Staff: John J. Conway (SD–114); Robert W. Putnam (SD–114); Suzanne

Bentzel (S–126); Craig Bury (S–126); Leslie Staples (S–126); Kate Eltrich (S–126);Bob Knisely (SD–134); Chris Watkins (SD–114).

Security Manager.—Justin Weddle (SD–114).Staff Assistant.—Nancy Olkewicz.

Minority Staff Director.—Steve Cortese (S–146A), 4–7363.Deputy Staff Director.—Lisa Sutherland (S–240).Chief Clerk.—Dona Pate.Professional Staff: Andy Givens (S–146A); James Hayes (S–240); Candice Farrell

(S–240).Staff Assistant.—Megan Farr (S–146A).Editorial and Printing (SD–126): Richard L. Larson, 4–7265; Carole C. Lane; Wayne

W. Hosier; Doris Jackson.Clerical Assistants (SD–118): Norman L. Edwards, Joseph C. Chase.

Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies (SD–136), 4–8090.Clerk.—Galen Fountain (SH–123), 4–7202.Professional Staff.—Jessica Arden.Staff Assistant.—Angela Lee.Minority Clerk.—Rebecca Davies (SH–123), 4–5270.Professional Staff: Martha Poindexter, Rachelle Schroeder.

Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary (S–206), 4–7277.Clerk.—Lila Helms.Professional Staff: Jill Shapiro Long, Luke Nachbar, Dereck Orr.Staff Assistant.—Nancy Olkewicz (S–128).Minority Clerk.—Jim Morhard (S–125).Professional Staff: Kevin Linskey, Katherine Hennessey.

Subcommittee on Defense (SD–119), 4–7255.Clerk.—Charles J. Houy.Professional Staff: David Morrison, Tom Hawkins, Susan Hogan, Gary Reese, Robert J.

Henke, Lesley Kalan, Mazie R. Mattson.

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Minority Clerk.—Steven J. Cortese (SD–117).Professional Staff: Sid Ashworth (SD–140); Kraig Siracuse (SD–118).Staff Assistant.—Alycia Farrell.

Subcommittee on District of Columbia (SD–128), 4–3471.Clerk.—Charles Kieffer.Professional Staff.—Kate Eltrich.

Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development (SD–129), 4–8119.Clerk.—Drew Willison.Staff Assistant.—Nancy Olkewicz (S–128).Minority Clerk.—Clay Sell (SD–156).Professional Staff.—Tammy Perrin.Staff Assistant.—Lashawnda Smith.

Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, 4–8202.Clerk.—Tim Rieser.Professional Staff.—Mark Lippert.Staff Assistant.—Angela Lee.Minority Clerk.—Paul Grove (SH–123), 4–2104.Professional Staff.—Jennifer Chartrand.Staff Assistant.—Candice Rogers.

Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies (SD–131), 4–7233.Clerk.—Peter Kiefhaber.Professional Staff: Brooke Livingston, Ginny James, Leif Fonnesbeck.Staff Assistant.—Angela Lee.Minority Clerk.—Bruce Evans (SH–123).Professional Staff: Christine Drager, Ryan Thomas.Staff Assistant.—Isaac Green.

Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (SD–184), 4–8221.Clerk.—Ellen Murray.Professional Staff: Adrienne Hallett, Erik Fatemi, Jim Sourwine, Mark Laisch, Adam Gluck.Staff Assistant.—Carole Geagley.Minority Clerk.—Bettilou Taylor (SD–190), 4–7230.Professional Staff.—Mary Dietrich.Staff Assistant.—Correy Diviney (SH–123).

Subcommittee on Legislative Branch (SD–127) 4–7238.Clerk.—Carolyn E. Apostolou.

Subcommittee on Military Construction (SD–127), 4–8224.Clerk.—Christina Evans.Professional Staff.—B.G. Wright.Staff Assistant.—Angela Lee (SD–125).Minority Clerk.—Sid Ashworth.Staff Assistant.—Alycia Farrell.

Subcommittee on Transportation (SD–133), 4–7281.Clerk.—Peter Rogoff.Professional Staff.—Kate Hallahan.Staff Assistant.—Angela Lee (SD–125).Minority Clerk.—Wally Burnett (SD–142).Professional Staff.—Paul Doerrer.Staff Assistant.—Candice Rogers (SH–123).

Subcommittee on Treasury and General Government (SD–196), 4–8244.Clerk.—Chip Walgren.Professional Staff.—Nicole Rutberg.Staff Assistant.—Nancy Olkewicz (S–128).Minority Clerk.—Pat Raymond, 4–7337.Professional Staff.—Lula Edwards.

Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies (SD–130), 4–8252.Clerk.—Paul Carliner.Professional Staff.—Gabrielle Batkin.Staff Assistant.—Nancy Olkewicz (S–128).Minority Clerk.—Jon Kamarck (SD–137), 4–7211.Professional Staff.—Cheh Kim.Staff Assistant.—Isaac Green (SH–123).

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Armed Services228 Russell Senate Office Building 20510–6050

phone 224–3871, http://www.senate.gov/∼ armedlservices

meets every Tuesday and Thursday

Carl Levin, of Michigan, Chairman.

Edward M. Kennedy, of Massachusetts.Robert C. Byrd, of West Virginia.Joseph I. Lieberman, of Connecticut.Max Cleland, of Georgia.Mary L. Landrieu, of Louisiana.Jack Reed, of Rhode Island.Daniel K. Akaka, of Hawaii.Bill Nelson, of Florida.E. Benjamin Nelson, of Nebraska.Jean Carnahan, of Missouri.Mark Dayton, of Minnesota.Jeff Bingaman, of New Mexico.

John Warner, of Virginia.Strom Thurmond, of South Carolina.John McCain, of Arizona.Bob Smith, of New Hampshire.James M. Inhofe, of Oklahoma.Rick Santorum, of Pennsylvania.Pat Roberts, of Kansas.Wayne Allard, of Colorado.Tim Hutchinson, of Arkansas.Jeff Sessions, of Alabama.Susan Collins, of Maine.Jim Bunning, of Kentucky.

SUBCOMMITTEES

[The chairman and the ranking minority member are ex officio (non-voting) members ofall subcommittees on which they do not serve.]

Airland

Joseph I. Lieberman, of Connecticut, Chairman.

Max Cleland, of Georgia.Daniel K. Akaka, of Hawaii.Bill Nelson, of Florida.E. Benjamin Nelson, of Nebraska.Jean Carnahan, of Missouri.Mark Dayton, of Minnesota.

Rick Santorum, of Pennsylvania.James M. Inhofe, of Oklahoma.Pat Roberts, of Kansas.Tim Hutchinson, of Arkansas.Jeff Sessions, of Alabama.Jim Bunning, of Kentucky.

Emerging Threats and Capabilities

Mary L. Landrieu, of Louisiana, Chair.

Edward M. Kennedy, of Massachusetts.Robert C. Byrd, of West Virginia.Joseph I. Lieberman, of Connecticut.Bill Nelson, of Florida.Jean Carnahan, of Missouri.Mark Dayton, of Minnesota.Jeff Bingaman, of New Mexico.

Pat Roberts, of Kansas.Bob Smith, of New Hampshire.Rick Santorum, of Pennsylvania.Wayne Allard, of Colorado.Tim Hutchinson, of Arkansas.Susan Collins, of Maine.Jim Bunning, of Kentucky.

Personnel

Max Cleland, of Georgia, Chairman.

Edward M. Kennedy, of Massachusetts.Jack Reed, of Rhode Island.Daniel K. Akaka, of Hawaii.E. Benjamin Nelson, of Nebraska.Jean Carnahan, of Missouri.

Tim Hutchinson, of Arkansas.Strom Thurmond, of South Carolina.John McCain, of Arizona.Wayne Allard, of Colorado.Susan Collins, of Maine.

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Readiness and Management SupportDaniel K. Akaka, of Hawaii, Chairman.

Robert C. Byrd, of West Virginia.Max Cleland, of Georgia.Mary L. Landrieu, of Louisiana.E. Benjamin Nelson, of Nebraska.Mark Dayton, of Minnesota.Jeff Bingaman, of New Mexico.

James M. Inhofe, of Oklahoma.Strom Thurmond, of South Carolina.John McCain, of Arizona.Rick Santorum, of Pennsylvania.Pat Roberts, of Kansas.Jim Bunning, of Kentucky.

SeapowerEdward M. Kennedy, of Massachusetts, Chairman.

Joseph I. Lieberman, of Connecticut.Max Cleland, of Georgia.Mary L. Landrieu, of Louisiana.Jack Reed, of Rhode Island.Jean Carnahan, of Missouri.

Jeff Sessions, of Alabama.John McCain, of Arizona.Bob Smith, of New Hampshire.Susan Collins, of Maine.Jim Bunning, of Kentucky.

StrategicJack Reed, of Rhode Island, Chairman.

Robert C. Byrd, of West Virginia.Daniel K. Akaka, of Hawaii.Bill Nelson, of Florida.E. Benjamin Nelson, of Nebraska.Jeff Bingaman, of New Mexico.

Wayne Allard, of Colorado.Strom Thurmond, of South Carolina.Bob Smith, of New Hampshire.James M. Inhofe, of Oklahoma.Jeff Sessions, of Alabama.

STAFF

Committee on Armed Services (SR–228), 224–3871.Staff Director.—David S. Lyles.

Chief Clerk.—Christine E. Cowart.Deputy Chief Clerk.—Anita R. Raiford.General Counsel.—Peter K. Levine.Counsels: Madelyn R. Creedon, Richard D. DeBobes, Gerald J. Leeling.Professional Staff: Daniel J. Cox, Jr., Kenneth M Crosswait, Evelyn N. Farkas, Richard

W. Fieldhouse, Creighton Greene, Jeremy L. Hekhuis, Maren R. Leed, Michael J.McCord, Arun A. Seraphin, Terence P. Szuplat, Mary Louise Wagner.

Research Assistant.—Jonathan D.M. Smith.Office/Security Manager.—Cindy Pearson.Systems Administrator.—Nora V. Parker.Printing and Documents Clerk.—Larry J. Hoag.Special Assistant.—Bridget M. Whalan.Staff Assistants: Gabriella Eisen, Daniel K. Goldsmith, Jennifer Key, Thomas C. Moore,

Jennifer L. Naccari, Michele A. Traficante, Nicholas W. West.Receptionist.—Leah C. Brewer.

Republican Staff Director.—Les Brownlee.Deputy Staff Director.—Judith A. Ansley.Administrative Assistant.—Marie Fabrizio Dickinson.Counsels: L. David Cherington, Ann M. Mittermeyer, Scott W. Stucky, Richard F. Walsh.Professional Staff: Charles W. Alsup, Edward H. Edens IV, Brian R. Green, William

C. Greenwalt, Gary M. Hall, Carolyn M. Hanna, Mary Alice A. Hayward, AmbroseR. Hock, George W. Lauffer, Thomas L. MacKenzie, Joseph T. Sixeas, Cord A.Sterling.

Research Assistant.—Suzanne K.L. Ross.Special Assistant.—Carmen Leslie Stone.Staff Assistant.—Kristi M. Freddo.

Subcommittee on Airland:Majority Professional Staff: Daniel J. Cox, Jr., Kenneth M. Crosswait, Creighton Greene.Minority Professional Staff: Thomas L. MacKenzie, Ambrose R. Hock.

Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities:Majority Professional Staff: Richard W. Fieldhouse, Arun A. Seraphin, Peter K. Levine,

Evelyn N. Farkas, Richard D. DeBobes, Madelyn R. Creedon.

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Minority Professional Staff: Edward H. Edens IV, Joseph T. Sixeas, Charles W. Alsup,Mary Alice A. Hayward, Carolyn M. Hanna, Cord A. Sterling.

Subcommittee on Personnel:Majority Professional Staff.—Gerald J. Leeling.Minority Professional Staff: Richard F. Walsh, Suzanne K.L. Ross.

Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support:Majority Professional Staff: Michael J. McCord, Maren R. Leed.Minority Professional Staff: Cord A. Sterling, George W. Lauffer, Ann M. Mittermeyer,

William C. Greenwalt, Ambrose R. Hock.Subcommittee on Seapower:

Majority Professional Staff.—Creighton Greene.Minority Professional Staff: Gary M. Hall, Ambrose R. Hock, Thomas L. MacKenzie.

Subcommittee on Strategic:Majority Professional Staff: Madelyn R. Creedon, Richard W. Fieldhouse.Minority Professional Staff: Brian R. Green, L. David Cherington, Thomas L. MacKenzie,

Charles W. Alsup.Majority Professional Staff for:

Acquisition Policy.—Peter K. Levine.Arms Control/Counterproliferation Issues.—Richard W. Fieldhouse.Army Programs.—Daniel J. Cox, Jr.Aviation Systems: Creighton Greene, Kenneth M. Crosswait.Budget Tracking.—Michael J. McCord.Civilian Nominations.—Peter K. Levine.Combating Terrorism/Domestic Preparedness.—Evelyn N. Farkas.Counterdrug Programs.—Richard D. DeBobes.Defense Security Assistance: Richard D. DeBobes, Evelyn N. Farkas.Energy Issues: Madelyn R. Creedon, Mary Louise Wagner.Environmental Issues.—Peter K. Levine.Export Controls.—Evelyn N. Farkas.Foreign Policy: Richard D. DeBobes, Evelyn N. Farkas.Information Security.—Creighton Greene.Intelligence Issues: Creighton Greene, Kenneth M. Crosswait.Military Construction/Base Closures.—Michael J. McCord.Military Health Care/Military Nominations.—Gerald J. Leeling.Military Strategy.—Richard D. DeBobes.Missile Defense Programs: Richard W. Fieldhouse, Kenneth M. Crosswait.Personnel Issues.—Gerald J. Leeling.Readiness/Operations and Maintenance.—Maren R. Leed.Science and Technology.—Arun A. Seraphin.Shipbuilding Programs.—Creighton Greene.Special Operations Forces.—Evelyn N. Farkas.Strategic Programs/Threat Reduction Programs.—Madelyn R. Creedon.

Minority Professional Staff for:Acquisition Policy.—William C. Greenwalt.Arms Control/Counterproliferation.—Mary Alice A. Hayward.Army Programs.—Ambrose R. Hock.Aviation Systems.—Thomas L. MacKenzie.Budget Tracking.—Ambrose R. Hock.Civilian Nominations: Scott W. Stucky, Richard F. Walsh.Combating Terrorism/Domestic Preparedness.—Edward H. Edens IV.Counterdrug Programs.—Cord A. Sterling.Defense Security Assistance.—Joseph T. Sixeas.Energy Issues.—L. David Cherington.Environmental Issues.—Ann M. Mittermeyer.Export Controls: William C. Greenwalt, Mary Alice A. Hayward.Foreign Policy: Judith A. Ansley, Edward H. Edens IV.Information Security/Intelligence Issues/Military Strategy.—Charles W. Alsup.Military Construction/Base Closures.—George W. Lauffer.Military Health Care: Richard F. Walsh, Suzanne K.L. Ross.Military Nominations/Personnel Issues.—Richard F. Walsh.Missile Defense Programs.—Brian R. Green.Readiness/Operations and Maintenance.—Cord A. Sterling.Science and Technology.—Carolyn M. Hanna.Shipbuilding Programs.—Gary M. Hall.Special Operations Forces.—Charles W. Alsup.Strategic Programs.—Brian R. Green.Threat Reduction Programs.—Mary Alice A. Hayward.

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Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs534 Dirksen Senate Office Building 20510–6075

phone 224–7391, http://banking.senate.gov

meets last Tuesday of each month

Paul S. Sarbanes, of Maryland, Chairman.

Christopher J. Dodd, of Connecticut.Tim Johnson, of South Dakota.Jack Reed, of Rhode Island.Charles E. Schumer, of New York.Evan Bayh, of Indiana.Zell Miller, of Georgia.Thomas R. Carper, of Delaware.Debbie Stabenow, of Michigan.Jon S. Corzine, of New Jersey.Daniel K. Akaka, of Hawaii.

Phil Gramm, of Texas.Richard C. Shelby, of Alabama.Robert F. Bennett, of Utah.Wayne Allard, of Colorado.Michael B. Enzi, of Wyoming.Chuck Hagel, of Nebraska.Rick Santorum, of Pennsylvania.Jim Bunning, of Kentucky.Mike Crapo, of Idaho.John Ensign, of Nevada.

SUBCOMMITTEES

[The chairman and ranking minority member are ex officio members of all subcommittees.]

Economic Policy

Charles E. Schumer, of New York, Chairman.

Zell Miller, of Georgia.Jon S. Corzine, of New Jersey.Daniel K. Akaka, of Hawaii.

Jim Bunning, of Kentucky.Robert F. Bennett, of Utah.John Ensign, of Nevada.

Financial Institutions

Tim Johnson, of South Dakota, Chairman.

Zell Miller, of Georgia.Thomas R. Carper, of Delaware.Debbie Stabenow, of Michigan.Christopher J. Dodd, of Connecticut.Jack Reed, of Rhode Island.Evan Bayh, of Indiana.Jon S. Corzine, of New Jersey.

Robert F. Bennett, of Utah.John Ensign, of Nevada.Richard C. Shelby, of Alabama.Wayne Allard, of Colorado.Rick Santorum, of Pennsylvania.Jim Bunning, of Kentucky.Mike Crapo, of Idaho.

Housing and Transportation

Jack Reed, of Rhode Island, Chairman.

Thomas R. Carper, of Delaware.Debbie Stabenow, of Michigan.Jon S. Corzine, of New Jersey.Christopher J. Dodd, of Connecticut.Charles E. Schumer, of New York.Daniel K. Akaka, of Hawaii.

Wayne Allard, of Colorado.Rick Santorum, of Pennsylvania.John Ensign, of Nevada.Richard C. Shelby, of Alabama.Michael B. Enzi, of Wyoming.Chuck Hagel, of Nebraska.

International Trade and Finance

Evan Bayh, of Indiana, Chairman.

Zell Miller, of Georgia.Tim Johnson, of South Dakota.Daniel K. Akaka, of Hawaii.

Chuck Hagel, of Nebraska.Michael B. Enzi, of Wyoming.Mike Crapo, of Idaho.

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Securities and Investment

Christopher J. Dodd, of Connecticut, Chairman.

Tim Johnson, of South Dakota.Jack Reed, of Rhode Island.Charles E. Schumer, of New York.Evan Bayh, of Indiana.Jon S. Corzine, of New Jersey.Thomas R. Carper, of Delaware.Debbie Stabenow, of Michigan.Daniel K. Akaka, of Hawaii.

Michael B. Enzi, of Wyoming.Richard C. Shelby, of Alabama.Mike Crapo, of Idaho.Robert F. Bennett, of Utah.Wayne Allard, of Colorado.Chuck Hagel, of Nebraska.Rick Santorum, of Pennsylvania.Jim Bunning, of Kentucky.

STAFF

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (SD–534), 224–7391.Staff Director/Chief Counsel.—Steven Harris.

Senior Counsel.—Martin Gruenberg.Counsels: Jennifer Fogel-Bublick, Lynsey Graham, Sarah Kline, Dean Shahinian, Patience

Singleton.Professional Staff.—Jonathan Miler.Economist.—Aaron Klein.Legislative Assistants: Karolina Arias, Laurie Better, Erin Hansen.Communications Director.—Jesse Jacobs.Press Assistant.—Rianna Brown.Chief Clerk/Systems Administrator.—Joseph Kolinski.Deputy Chief Clerk.—J.P. Green.Editor.—George Whittle.Editorial Assistant.—Irene Whiston.

Subcommittee Staff Directors:Economic Policy.—Kate Scheeler.Financial Institutions.—Naomi Gendler Camper.Housing and Transportation.—Kara Stein.International Trade and Finance.—Catherine Cruz Wojtasik.Securities and Investment.—Alexander Sternhell.

Republican Staff Director.—Wayne Abernathy.Deputy Republican Staff Director/Counsel.—Brian Gross.Chief Republican Counsel.—Linda Lord.Republican Counsels: John Carson, Michelle Jackson, Daris Meeks, Mark Oesterle.Deputy Chief Republican Counsel.—Rohit Kumar.Senior Republican Economist.—Tom Loo.Republican Economists: Joseph Cwiklinski, Mark Calabria, Katherine McGuire, Steve

McMillin, Stacie Thomas, Adrienne Vanek.Senior Republican Financial Advisor.—Mike Solon.Senior Professional Staff: Amy Dunathan, Geoff Gray.Professional Staff: Dan Archer, Michael Barton, Sarah Dumont, Mike Nielsen, Joel

Oswald, Steve Patterson.Deputy Republican Press Secretary.—Gretchen Learman.Staff Assistants: Patrick Anderson, Ashraf Lakhani, Tom Readmond.Legislative Assistants: Sherry Little, Madelyn Simmons.Special Assistant.—Matt Shimkus.

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Budget621 Dirksen Senate Office Building 20510–6100

phone 224–0642, http://budget.senate.gov

meets first Thursday of each month

Kent Conrad, of North Dakota, Chairman.

Ernest F. Hollings, of South Carolina.Paul S. Sarbanes, of Maryland.Patty Murray, of Washington.Ron Wyden, of Oregon.Russell D. Feingold, of Wisconsin.Tim Johnson, of South Dakota.Robert C. Byrd, of West Virginia.Bill Nelson, of Florida.Debbie Stabenow, of Michigan.Hillary Rodham Clinton, of New York.Jon Corzine, of New Jersey.

Pete V. Domenici, of New Mexico.Charles E. Grassley, of Iowa.Don Nickles, of Oklahoma.Phil Gramm, of Texas.Christopher S. Bond, of Missouri.Judd Gregg, of New Hampshire.Olympia J. Snowe, of Maine.Bill Frist, of Tennessee.Gordon H. Smith, of Oregon.Wayne Allard, of Colorado.Chuck Hagel, of Nebraska.

(No Subcommittees)

STAFF

Committee on Budget (SD–621), 224–0642.Majority Staff Director.—Mary Ann Naylor, 4–0862.

Deputy Staff Directors: Sue Nelson, 4–0560; Jim Horney, 4–0865.General Counsel.—Lisa Konwinski, 4–2757.Chief Economist.—Chad Stone, 4–6588.Communications Director.—Stu Nagurka, 4–7436.Deputy Communications Director.—Steve Posner, 4–7925.Senior Analyst for—

Education and Appropriations.—Shelley Amdur, 4–9731.Revenues.—Steve Bailey, 4–2835.Agriculture and Trade.—Tim Galvin, 4–8463.

Analysts for—Income Security, Veterans, and Medicaid.—Jim Esquea, 4–5811.Energy and Environment.—Bonnie Galvin, 4–3023.Social Security, Transportation, and Community Development.—Sarah Kuehl, 4–0559.Government, Justice, Commerce, Banking and Housing.—John Righter, 4–0544.Defense and International Affairs.—Dakota Rudesill, 4–0872.

Assistant to the Staff Director.—Rock Cheung, 4–0533.Professional Staff Member.—Kobye Noel, 4–3728.

Minority Staff Director.—G. William Hoagland, 4–0769.Assistant Staff Director/Director of Appropriations Activities.—Carole McGuire, 4–8695.Senior Analyst for—

Income Security and Social Security.—Rachel Forward, 4–0543.Government Finance and Management.—Jim Hearn, 4–2370.International Affairs.—Bernadette Kilroy, 4–5369.Agriculture.—Sabre Mayhugh, 4–8695.Transportation.—James O’Keefe, 4–3293.Budget Review and Revenues.—Cheri Reidy, 4–0557.Natural Resources and Energy.—Margaret Stewart, 4–0539.Defense.—Winslow Wheeler, 4–0629.Budget Review.—Jennifer Winkler, 4–7928.

Communications Director.—Bob Stevenson, 4–5298.Chief Economist.—Bob Stein, 4–0566.Junior Economist.—Dan Brandt, 4–0797.Senior Policy Analyst for Health.—Kathleen Weldon, 4–0834.Analyst for—

Justice.—Richard Greenough, 4–1107.General Government.—Andrew Siracuse, 4–0857.

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Junior Analyst for—Science, Space, and Technology.—Allen Cutler, 4–2574.Education.—W. Walter Hearne, 4–0564.Veterans Affairs/Legal Assistant.—Maureen O’Neill, 4–1602.Justice.—David Ortega, 4–5398.

Executive Assistant.—Sandra Wiseman, 4–6988.Staff Assistants: Mieko Nakabayashi, 4–0536; Jennifer Hilton, 4–0838.Non-Designated:

Chief Clerk.—Lynne Seymour, 4–0191.Computer Systems Administrator.—George Woodall, 4–6576.Publications Department.—Alex Green, 4–0855.Staff Assistants: Sahand Sarshar, 4–0565; Amanda Wimmer, 4–9547.

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation508 Dirksen Senate Office Building 20510–6125

phone 224–5115, TTY/TDD 224–8419 http://commerce.senate.gov

meets first and third Tuesdays of each month

Ernest F. Hollings, of South Carolina, Chairman.

Daniel K. Inouye, of Hawaii.John D. Rockefeller IV, of West Virginia.John F. Kerry, of Massachusetts.John B. Breaux, of Louisiana.Byron L. Dorgan, of North Dakota.Ron Wyden, of Oregon.Max Cleland, of Georgia.Barbara Boxer, of California.John Edwards, of North Carolina.Jean Carnahan, of Missouri.Bill Nelson, of Florida.

John McCain, of Arizona.Ted Stevens, of Alaska.Conrad R. Burns, of Montana.Trent Lott, of Mississippi.Kay Bailey Hutchison, of Texas.Olympia J. Snowe, of Maine.Sam Brownback, of Kansas.Gordon Smith, of Oregon.Peter G. Fitzgerald, of Illinois.John Ensign, of Nevada.George Allen, of Virginia.

SUBCOMMITTEES

[The chairman and ranking minority member are ex officio members of all subcommittees.]

Aviation

John D. Rockefeller IV, of West Virginia, Chairman.

Ernest F. Hollings, of South Carolina.Daniel K. Inouye, of Hawaii.John B. Breaux, of Louisiana.Byron L. Dorgan, of North Dakota.Ron Wyden, of Oregon.Max Cleland, of Georgia.John Edwards, of North Carolina.Jean Carnahan, of Missouri.Bill Nelson, of Florida.

Kay Bailey Hutchison, of Texas.Ted Stevens, of Alaska.Conrad R. Burns, of Montana.Trent Lott, of Mississippi.Olympia J. Snowe, of Maine.Sam Brownback, of Kansas.Gordon Smith, of Oregon.Peter G. Fitzgerald, of Illinois.John Ensign, of Nevada.

Communications

Daniel K. Inouye, of Hawaii, Chairman.

Ernest F. Hollings, of South Carolina.John F. Kerry, of Massachusetts.John B. Breaux, of Louisiana.John D. Rockefeller IV, of West Virginia.Byron L. Dorgan, of North Dakota.Ron Wyden, of Oregon.Max Cleland, of Georgia.Barbara Boxer, of California.John Edwards, of North Carolina.Jean Carnahan, of Missouri.

Conrad R. Burns, of Montana.Ted Stevens, of Alaska.Trent Lott, of Mississippi.Kay Bailey Hutchison, of Texas.Olympia J. Snowe, of Maine.Sam Brownback, of Kansas.Gordon Smith, of Oregon.Peter G. Fitzgerald, of Illinois.John Ensign, of Nevada.George Allen, of Virginia.

Consumer Affairs, Foreign Commerce, and Tourism

Byron L. Dorgan, of North Dakota, Chairman.

John D. Rockefeller IV, of West Virginia.Ron Wyden, of Oregon.Barbara Boxer, of California.John Edwards, of North Carolina.Jean Carnahan, of Missouri.Bill Nelson, of Florida.

Peter G. Fitzgerald, of Illinois.Conrad R. Burns, of Montana.Sam Brownback, of Kansas.Gordon Smith, of Oregon.John Ensign, of Nevada.George Allen, of Virginia.

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Oceans, Atmosphere, and Fisheries

John F. Kerry, of Massachusetts, Chairman.

Ernest F. Hollings, of South Carolina.Daniel K. Inouye, of Hawaii.John B. Breaux, of Louisiana.Barbara Boxer, of California.Bill Nelson, of Florida.

Olympia J. Snowe, of Maine.Ted Stevens, of Alaska.Kay Bailey Hutchison, of Texas.Gordon Smith, of Oregon.Peter G. Fitzgerald, of Illinois.

Science, Technology, and Space

Ron Wyden, of Oregon, Chairman.

John D. Rockefeller IV, of West Virginia.John F. Kerry, of Massachusetts.Byron L. Dorgan, of North Dakota.Max Cleland, of Georgia.John Edwards, of North Carolina.Jean Carnahan, of Missouri.Bill Nelson, of Florida.

George Allen, of Virginia.Ted Stevens, of Alaska.Conrad R. Burns, of Montana.Trent Lott, of Mississippi.Kay Bailey Hutchison, of Texas.Sam Brownback, of Kansas.Peter G. Fitzgerald, of Illinois.

Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine

John B. Breaux, of Louisiana, Chairman.

Daniel K. Inouye, of Hawaii.John D. Rockefeller IV, of West Virginia.John F. Kerry, of Massachusetts.Byron L. Dorgan, of North Dakota.Ron Wyden, of Oregon.Max Cleland, of Georgia.Barbara Boxer, of California.Jean Carnahan, of Missouri.John Edwards, of North Carolina.

Gordon Smith, of Oregon.Ted Stevens, of Alaska.Conrad R. Burns, of Montana.Trent Lott, of Mississippi.Kay Bailey Hutchison, of Texas.Olympia J. Snowe, of Maine.Sam Brownback, of Kansas.Peter G. Fitzgerald, of Illinois.John Ensign, of Nevada.

STAFF

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (SD–508), 224–5115.Democratic Staff Director.—Kevin D. Hayes.

Chief Counsel.—Moses Boyd.General Counsel.—Gregg Elias.

Republican Staff Director.—Mark Buse.General Counsel.—Jeanne Bumpus.Press Secretary.—Pia Pialorsi.

Staff:Ashley AlfordJames M. Assey, Jr.Lloyd G. AtorStephanie BailensonAnne D. BegemanCarl W. BentzelJessica BonannoCamila Boyte*Rob ChamberlinFloyd DesChampsJean Toal EisenCarlos FierroRobert FisherPaula FordRobert L. FosterRobert FreemanRandall Gerard

Gregory GoldmanYvonne T. GowdyDebbie HersmanAlexsis HorowitzLane HudsonE. Vanessa JonesTodd JornsKevin Kimball*Rebecca A. HojmJennifer LaBarre*Kenneth P. LaSala, Jr.Frank D. LockhartSusan H. MacDonaldPaul MartinoNathan MattisonMaureen C. McLaughlinKathy Mills*

Alfred E. MotturKenneth R. NahigianAisha J. PearsonDeborah S. PaulGretchen Stevenson PostVirginia PoundsJoe Raymond*Louis Recek*Michael W. ReynoldsBrooke SikoraMargaret SpringDavid StricklandJoani WalesSamuel E. WhitehornBrad WigginsDavid Wonnenberg

*Associated with the Committee.

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Energy and Natural Resources364 Dirksen Senate Office Building 20510–6510

phone 224–4971, fax 224–6163, http://energy.senate.gov

meets third Wednesday of each month

Jeff Bingaman, of New Mexico, Chairman.

Daniel K. Akaka, of Hawaii.Byron L. Dorgan, of North Dakota.Bob Graham, of Florida.Ron Wyden, of Oregon.Tim Johnson, of South Dakota.Mary L. Landrieu, of Louisiana.Evan Bayh, of Indiana.Dianne Feinstein, of California.Charles E. Schumer, of New York.Maria Cantwell, of Washington.Thomas R. Carper, of Delaware.

Frank H. Murkowski, of Alaska.Pete V. Domenici, of New Mexico.Don Nickles, of Oklahoma.Larry E. Craig, of Idaho.Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado.Craig Thomas, of Wyoming.Richard C. Shelby, of Alabama.Conrad Burns, of Montana.Jon Kyl, of Arizona.Chuck Hagel, of Nebraska.Gordon H. Smith, of Oregon.

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[The chairman and the ranking minority member are ex officio members of all subcommittees.]

Energy

Bob Graham, of Florida, Chairman.

Daniel K. Akaka, of Hawaii.Ron Wyden, of Oregon.Tim Johnson, of South Dakota.Mary L. Landrieu, of Louisiana.Evan Bayh, of Indiana.Dianne Feinstein, of California.Charles E. Schumer, of New York.Maria Cantwell, of Washington.Thomas R. Carper, of Delaware.

Don Nickles, of Oklahoma.Pete V. Domenici, of New Mexico.Richard C. Shelby, of Alabama.Chuck Hagel, of Nebraska.Craig Thomas, of Wyoming.Jon Kyl, of Arizona.Larry E. Craig, of Idaho.Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado.Conrad Burns, of Montana.

National Parks

Daniel K. Akaka, of Hawaii, Chairman.

Byron L. Dorgan, of North Dakota.Bob Graham, of Florida.Mary L. Landrieu, of Louisiana.Evan Bayh, of Indiana.Charles E. Schumer, of New York.Thomas R. Carper, of Delaware.

Craig Thomas, of Wyoming.Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado.Conrad Burns, of Montana.Gordon H. Smith, of Oregon.Chuck Hagel, of Nebraska.Pete V. Domenici, of New Mexico.

Public Lands and Forests

Ron Wyden, of Oregon, Chairman.

Daniel K. Akaka, of Hawaii.Byron L. Dorgan, of North Dakota.Tim Johnson, of South Dakota.Mary L. Landrieu, of Louisiana.Evan Bayh, of Indiana.Dianne Feinstein, of California.Charles E. Schumer, of New York.Maria Cantwell, of Washington.

Larry E. Craig, of Idaho.Conrad Burns, of Montana.Pete V. Domenici, of New Mexico.Don Nickles, of Oklahoma.Gordon H. Smith, of Oregon.Craig Thomas, of Wyoming.Jon Kyl, of Arizona.Richard C. Shelby, of Alabama.

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Water and Power

Byron L. Dorgan, of North Dakota, Chairman.

Bob Graham, of Florida.Ron Wyden, of Oregon.Tim Johnson, of South Dakota.Dianne Feinstein, of California.Maria Cantwell, of Washington.Thomas R. Carper, of Delaware.

Gordon H. Smith, of Oregon.Jon Kyl, of Arizona.Larry E. Craig, of Idaho.Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado.Richard C. Shelby, of Alabama.Chuck Hagel, of Nebraska.

STAFF

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (SD–364), 224–4971, fax 224–6163.Staff Director.—Robert Simon, 4–9201.

Chief Clerk.—Vicki Thorne, 4–3607.Chief Counsel.—Sam Fowler, 4–7571.Senior Counsels: Patty Beneke, 4–5451; David Brooks, 4–9863.Counsels: Mike Connor, 4–5479; Deborah Estes, 4–5360; Kira Finkler, 4–8164; Mary

Katherine Ishee, 4–7865; John Watts, 4–5488.Communications Director.—Bill Wicker, 4–5243.Staff Economist.—Shirley Neff, 4–6689.Professional Staff: Leon Lowery, 4–2209; Jennifer Michael, 4–7143.Staff Assistants: Jonathan Black, 4–6722; Shelley Brown, 4–5915; Kalon Scott, 4–6836.Calendar Clerk.—Mia Bennett, 4–7147.Financial Clerk.—Nancy Hall, 4–3606.Systems Administrator.—Dave McAdam, 4–7163.Printer/Editor.—Richard Smit, 4–3118.Printer.—Jack Sprinkle, 4–7302.Staff Assistant.—Justin Tillinghast, 4–2694.

Republican Staff Director.—Brian Malnak, 4–1004Chief Counsel.—Jim Beirne, 4–2564.Counsel.—Colleen Deegan, 4–7933.Chief Clerk.—Carol Craft, 4–7153.Communications Director.—Dave Woodruff, 4–5861.Staff Scientist.—Bryan Hannegan, 4–7932.Executive Assistant.—Kristin Phillips, 4–5305.Assistant Press Secretary.—Joe Brenckle, 4–2039.Senior Professional Staff.—Howard Useem, 4–6567.Professional Staff: Dan Kish, 4–8276; Mike Menge, 4–9607; Jim O’Toole, 4–5161.Senior Staff Assistant.—Jo Meuse, 4–4756.Staff Assistants: Shane Perkins, 4–1219; Jared Stubbs, 4–7556.BLM Fellow.—Dick Bouts, 4–7574.Bevinetto Fellow.—Jeff Mow, 4–7555.Interns: Chase Boswell, 4–4797; Jamie Usera, 4–9313.

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Environment and Public Works410 Dirksen Senate Office Building 20510–6175

phone 224–8832, www.senate.gov/∼ epw

meets first and third Thursdays of each month

JAMES M. JEFFORDS, of Vermont, Chairman.

Max Baucus, of Montana.Harry Reid, of Nevada.Bob Graham, of Florida.Joseph I. Lieberman, of Connecticut.Barbara Boxer, of California.Ron Wyden, of Oregon.Thomas R. Carper, of Delaware.Hillary Rodham Clinton, of New York.Jon S. Corzine, of New Jersey.

Bob Smith, of New Hampshire.John W. Warner, of Virginia.James M. Inhofe, of Oklahoma.Christopher S. Bond, of Missouri.George Voinovich, of Ohio.Michael D. Crapo, of Idaho.Lincoln Chafee, of Rhode Island.Arlen Specter, of Pennsylvania.Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado.

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Clean Air, Wetlands, and Climate Change

Joseph I. Lieberman, of Connecticut, Chairman.

Harry Reid, of Nevada.Thomas R. Carper, of Delaware.Hillary Rodham Clinton, of New York.Jon S. Corzine, of New Jersey.

George Voinovich, of Ohio.James M. Inhofe, of Oklahoma.Michael D. Crapo, of Idaho.Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado.

Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water

Bob Graham, of Florida, Chairman.

Max Baucus, of Montana.Harry Reid, of Nevada.Ron Wyden, of Oregon.Hillary Rodham Clinton, of New York.Jon S. Corzine, of New Jersey.

Michael D. Crapo, of Idaho.Christopher S. Bond, of Missouri.John W. Warner, of Virginia.Lincoln Chafee, of Rhode Island.Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado.

Superfund, Toxics, Risk, and Waste Management

Barbara Boxer, of California, Chair.

Joseph I. Lieberman, of Connecticut.Ron Wyden, of Oregon.Thomas R. Carper, of Delaware.Hillary Rodham Clinton, of New York.Jon S. Corzine, of New Jersey.Max Baucus, of Montana.

Lincoln Chafee, of Rhode Island.John W. Warner, of Virginia.James M. Inhofe, of Oklahoma.Michael D. Crapo, of Idaho.Arlen Specter, of Pennsylvania.

Transportation, Infrastructure, and Nuclear Safety

Harry Reid, of Nevada, Chairman.

Max Baucus, of Montana.Bob Graham, of Florida.Joseph I. Lieberman, of Connecticut.Barbara Boxer, of California.Ron Wyden, of Oregon.

James M. Inhofe, of Oklahoma.John W. Warner, of Virginia.Christopher S. Bond, of Missouri.George Voinovich, of Ohio.Lincoln Chafee, of Rhode Island.

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Committee on Environment and Public Works (SD–410), phone 224–8832.Recording for Committee Agenda, 224–1179.Majority fax (SD–410), 224–1237; (SH–508), 224–0574.Staff Director.—Ken Connolly.

Executive Assistant.—Carolyn Dupree.Chief Counsel.—Alison Taylor.Counsel.—J.C. Sandberg.Senior Policy Advisor.—Jo-Ellen Darcy.Communications Director.—Erik Smulson.Chief Clerk.—Alicia Butler.Executive Clerk/Office Manager.—Margaret Wetherald.System Administrator.—Rae Ann Phipps.Professional Staff: Geoff Brown, Sean Donohue, Paul Harrington, Greg Jaczko, Chris

Miller, Cameron Taylor, Mitch Warren, Peter Washburn.Editorial Director.—Duane Nystrom.Legislative Correspondent.—Bryan Richardson.Staff Assistant.—Leah Booth.Research Assistants: Justin King, Audrey Slesinger.Majority Fellow.—Angela Mattie.

Minority fax (SD–410), 224–5167; (SH–415), 224–2322.Minority Staff Director.—David Conover.

Minority Deputy Staff Director.—Christopher Hessler.Chief Counsel.—John Pemberton.Senior Counsel.—Megan Stanley.Executive Clerk.—Alex Johnson.Staff Directors: Sharla Moffett Beall, Ted Michaels, Ruth Van Mark, Andrew Wheeler.Communications Director.—Martin L. Hall.Press Secretary.—Eryn Witcher.Professional Staff: Melinda Cross, Patricia Doerr, Chelsea Maxwell, Jeff Miles, Michele

Nellenbach.Legislative Correspondents: Alistair Hubbell, Suzanne Matwyshen.Staff Assistants: Emma Dabson, Ashley Kneeland, James Qualters.Research Analyst.—Erin Hass.

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Finance219 Dirksen Senate Office Building 20510–6200

phone 224–4515, fax 224–0554, http://finance.senate.gov

meets second and fourth Tuesdays of each month

Max Baucus, of Montana, Chairman.

John D. Rockefeller IV, of West Virginia.Thomas A. Daschle, of South Dakota.John B. Breaux, of Louisiana.Kent Conrad, of North Dakota.Bob Graham, of Florida.JAMES M. JEFFORDS, of Vermont.Jeff Bingaman, of New Mexico.John F. Kerry, of Massachusetts.Robert G. Torricelli, of New Jersey.Blanche L. Lincoln, of Arkansas.

Charles E. Grassley, of Iowa.Orrin G. Hatch, of Utah.Frank H. Murkowski, of Alaska.Don Nickles, of Oklahoma.Phil Gramm, of Texas.Trent Lott, of Mississippi.Fred Thompson, of Tennessee.Olympia J. Snowe, of Maine.Jon Kyl, of Arizona.Craig Thomas, of Wyoming.

SUBCOMMITTEES

[The chairman and the ranking minority member are ex officio (non-voting) members ofall subcommittees on which they do not serve.]

Health Care

John D. Rockefeller IV, of West Virginia, Chairman.

Thomas A. Daschle, of South Dakota.JAMES M. JEFFORDS, of Vermont.Jeff Bingaman, of New Mexico.John F. Kerry, of Massachusetts.Robert G. Torricelli, of New Jersey.Blanche L. Lincoln, of Arkansas.John B. Breaux, of Louisiana.Bob Graham, of Florida.

Olympia J. Snowe, of Maine.Phil Gramm, of Texas.Charles E. Grassley, of Iowa.Jon Kyl, of Arizona.Orrin G. Hatch, of Utah.Don Nickles, of Oklahoma.Fred Thompson, of Tennessee.Craig Thomas, of Wyoming.

International Trade

Max Baucus, of Montana, Chairman.

John D. Rockefeller IV, of West Virginia.Thomas A. Daschle, of South Dakota.Kent Conrad, of North Dakota.JAMES M. JEFFORDS, of Vermont.John F. Kerry, of Massachusetts.Blanche L. Lincoln, of Arkansas.Bob Graham, of Florida.Robert G. Torricelli, of New Jersey.

Orrin G. Hatch, of Utah.Charles E. Grassley, of Iowa.Fred Thompson, of Tennessee.Frank H. Murkowski, of Alaska.Phil Gramm, of Texas.Trent Lott, of Mississippi.Olympia J. Snowe, of Maine.Craig Thomas, of Wyoming.

Long-Term Growth and Debt Reduction

Bob Graham, of Florida, Chairman.

Max Baucus, of Montana.Kent Conrad, of North Dakota.

Frank H. Murkowski, of Alaska.Jon Kyl, of Arizona.

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Social Security and Family Policy

John B. Breaux, of Louisiana, Chairman.

John D. Rockefeller IV, of West Virginia.Jeff Bingaman, of New Mexico.Thomas A. Daschle, of South Dakota.JAMES M. JEFFORDS, of Vermont.John F. Kerry, of Massachusetts.

Jon Kyl, of Arizona.Don Nickles, of Oklahoma.Trent Lott, of Mississippi.Phil Gramm, of Texas.Craig Thomas, of Wyoming.

Taxation and IRS Oversight

Kent Conrad, of North Dakota, Chairman.

Robert G. Torricelli, of New Jersey.John B. Breaux, of Louisiana.Jeff Bingaman, of New Mexico.Blanche L. Lincoln, of Arkansas.Max Baucus, of Montana.John D. Rockefeller IV, of West Virginia.

Don Nickles, of Oklahoma.Trent Lott, of Mississippi.Orrin G. Hatch, of Utah.Fred Thompson, of Tennessee.Olympia J. Snowe, of Maine.Frank H. Murkowski, of Alaska.

STAFF

Committee on Finance (SD–219), 224–4515, fax 228–0554.Staff Director/Chief Counsel.—John Angell.

Deputy Chief of Staff.—Mike Evans.Assistant to Staff Director.—Josh LeVasseur.Director of Research.—Mitchell Kent.Archivist.—Cynthia Miller.Senior Budget Advisor.—Alan Cohen.Chief Clerk.—Carla Martin.Deputy Clerk.—Amber Williams.Chief Editor.—Bob Merulla.Chief Health/Entitlements Counsel.—Liz Fowler.Chief Tax Counsel.—Russ Sullivan.Tax Counsels: Maria Freese, Pat Heck, Cary Pugh.Trade Counsels: Andy Harig, Angela Hofmann, Ted Posner, Tim Punke.Health Analysts: Traci Gleason, Mike Morgan.Hearing Clerk.—Mark Blair.Chief International Trade Counsel.—Greg Mastel.Press Secretary.—Mike Siegel.Staff Assistants: Myrtle Agent, Bill Gill, Jewel Harper, Julia McCaul.System Administrator.—Jeremy Feindt.Professional Staff: Jon Blum, Pat Bousliman, Kate Kirchgraber, Thomas Klouda, Doug

Steiger.Minority Staff Director/Chief Counsel.—Kolan Davis (SH–203), 224–5315, fax 228–1703.

Deputy Staff Director.—Ted Totman.International Trade Counsels: Everett Eissenstat, Richard Chriss.Chief Tax Counsel.—Mark Prater.Assistant to the Minority Staff Director.—Leah Shimp.Senior Health Counselor (NY Issues).—Monica Tencate.Tax Counsels: Dean Zerbe, Ed McClellan, Elizabeth Paris, Brigitta Pari, Diann Howland.Health Counsels: Hope Hegstrom, Colin Roskey, Rebecca Shimkus, Tom Walsh.Chief Social Security Analyst.—Steve Robinson.Investigator.—Faith Cristol.Retirement Income Policy Advisor.—Gina Falconio.Communications Director.—Jill Kozeny.Press Secretary.—Jill Gerber.

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Foreign Relations446 Dirksen Senate Office Building 20510–6225

phone 224–4651, http://foreign.senate.gov

meets each Tuesday

Joseph R. Biden, Jr., of Delaware, Chairman.

Paul S. Sarbanes, of Maryland.Christopher J. Dodd, of Connecticut.John F. Kerry, of Massachusetts.Russell D. Feingold, of Wisconsin.Paul D. Wellstone, of Minnesota.Barbara Boxer, of California.Robert G. Torricelli, of New Jersey.Bill Nelson, of Florida.John D. Rockefeller IV, of West Virginia.

Jesse Helms, of North Carolina.Richard G. Lugar, of Indiana.Chuck Hagel, of Nebraska.Gordon H. Smith, of Oregon.Bill Frist, of Tennessee.Lincoln D. Chafee, of Rhode Island.George Allen, of Virginia.Sam Brownback, of Kansas.Michael B. Enzi, of Wyoming.

SUBCOMMITTEES

[The chairman and ranking minority member are ex officio (non-voting) members of allsubcommittees on which they do not serve.]

African Affairs

Russell D. Feingold, of Wisconsin, Chairman.

Christopher J. Dodd, of Connecticut.Barbara Boxer, of California.John D. Rockefeller IV, of West Virginia.

Bill Frist, of Tennessee.Sam Brownback, of Kansas.Gordon H. Smith, of Oregon.

Central Asia and the South Caucasus

Robert G. Torricelli, of New Jersey, Chairman.

Joseph R. Biden, Jr., of Delaware.John F. Kerry, of Massachusetts.Paul D. Wellstone, of Minnesota.Barbara Boxer, of California.

Richard G. Lugar, of Indiana.Chuck Hagel, of Nebraska.Gordon H. Smith, of Oregon.Sam Brownback, of Kansas.

East Asian and Pacific Affairs

John F. Kerry, of Massachusetts, Chairman.

Robert G. Torricelli, of New Jersey.Russell D. Feingold, of Wisconsin.John D. Rockefeller IV, of West Virginia.Paul S. Sarbanes, of Maryland.

Chuck Hagel, of Nebraska.Jesse Helms, of North Carolina.Richard G. Lugar, of Indiana.George Allen, of Virginia.

European Affairs

Joseph R. Biden, Jr., of Delaware, Chairman.

Paul S. Sarbanes, of Maryland.Christopher J. Dodd, of Connecticut.Paul D. Wellstone, of Minnesota.John F. Kerry, of Massachusetts.

Gordon H. Smith, of Oregon.Richard G. Lugar, of Indiana.Chuck Hagel, of Nebraska.Lincoln D. Chafee, of Rhode Island.

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International Economic Policy, Export and Trade PromotionPaul S. Sarbanes, of Maryland, Chairman.

Bill Nelson, of Florida.Paul D. Wellstone, of Minnesota.Robert G. Torricelli, of New Jersey.Russell D. Feingold, of Wisconsin.

George Allen, of Virginia.Chuck Hagel, of Nebraska.Lincoln D. Chafee, of Rhode Island.Michael B. Enzi, of Wyoming.

International Operations and TerrorismBarbara Boxer, of California, Chair.

John F. Kerry, of Massachusetts.Bill Nelson, of Florida.Joseph R. Biden, Jr., of Delaware.Christopher J. Dodd, of Connecticut.

Michael B. Enzi, of Wyoming.Bill Frist, of Tennessee.Jesse Helms, of North Carolina.Sam Brownback, of Kansas.

Near Eastern and South Asian AffairsPaul D. Wellstone, of Minnesota, Chairman.

Robert G. Torricelli, of New Jersey.Barbara Boxer, of California.Paul S. Sarbanes, of Maryland.John D. Rockefeller IV, of West Virginia.

Sam Brownback, of Kansas.Gordon H. Smith, of Oregon.Bill Frist, of Tennessee.George Allen, of Virginia.

Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, and Narcotics AffairsChristopher J. Dodd, of Connecticut, Chairman.

Bill Nelson, of Florida.John F. Kerry, of Massachusetts.Russell D. Feingold, of Wisconsin.Joseph R. Biden, Jr., of Delaware.

Lincoln D. Chafee, of Rhode Island.Jesse Helms, of North Carolina.Michael B. Enzi, of Wyoming.Richard G. Lugar, of Indiana.

STAFF

Committee on Foreign Relations (SD–446), 224–4651.Staff Director.—Edwin Hall.

Chief Counsel.—Brian McKeon.Chief Clerk.—Barbara Allem.Special Assistant to the Staff Director.—Jessica Dalton.Press Secretary.—Lynne Weil.Chief Scientist.—Peter Zimmerman.Professional Staff: Gregory Aftandilian, Jonah Blank, Heather Flynn, Paul Foldi, Michael

Haltzel, Frank Jannuzi, Jofi Joseph, Edward Levine, Erin Logan, Janice O’Connell,Nancy Stetson, Puneet Talwar.

Legislative Research Assistant.—Kevin McDermott.Staff Assistants: Gabriel Bitol, Ursula McManus.Executive/Legislative Clerk.—Beatriz Alonso.Director for Protocol/Foreign Travel.—Sandra Mason.Deputy Director for Protocol/Foreign Travel.—Bryan Denton.Systems Administrator.—Curtis Clegg.Office Manager.—Joanna Woodard.Printing Clerks: Michael Bennett, David Evans.Staff Assistants: Bertie Bowman, Deborah Johnson, Megan McCray.Clerical Assistant.—Kristopher Klaich.

Republican Staff Director.—Patricia McNerney (SD–450), 224–6797.Deputy Staff Director.—Garrett Grigsby.Chief Counsel.—Richard Douglas.Press Spokesman.—Lester Munson.Special Assistant.—Susan Oursler.Professional Staff: Ian Brzezinski, James Doran, Mark Esper, Mark Lagon, Kirsten

Madison, Danielle Pletka, Michael Westphal.Staff Assistants: Thomas Brady II, Jedidiah Royal.Legislative Correspondents: Sara Battaglia, Brian Fox.Legislative Assistants: Adam Frey, Kelly Siekman, Susan Williams.

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Governmental Affairs340 Dirksen Senate Office Building 20510–6250

phone 224–2627, http://www.senate.gov/∼ govlaffairs

Hearing Room—342 Dirksen Senate Office Building

meets first Thursday of each month

Joseph I. Lieberman, of Connecticut, Chairman.

Carl Levin, of Michigan.Daniel K. Akaka, of Hawaii.Richard J. Durbin, of Illinois.Robert G. Torricelli, of New Jersey.Max Cleland, of Georgia.Thomas R. Carper, of Delaware.Jean Carnahan, of Missouri.Mark Dayton, of Minnesota.

Fred Thompson, of Tennessee.Ted Stevens, of Alaska.Susan M. Collins, of Maine.George V. Voinovich, of Ohio.Pete V. Domenici, of New Mexico.Thad Cochran, of Mississippi.Robert F. Bennett, of Utah.Jim Bunning, of Kentucky.

SUBCOMMITTEES

[The chairman and the ranking minority member are ex officio members of all subcommittees.]

International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services

Daniel K. Akaka, of Hawaii, Chairman.

Carl Levin, of Michigan.Robert G. Torricelli, of New Jersey.Max Cleland, of Georgia.Thomas R. Carper, of Delaware.Jean Carnahan, of Missouri.Mark Dayton, of Minnesota.

Thad Cochran, of Mississippi.Ted Stevens, of Alaska.Susan M. Collins, of Maine.George V. Voinovich, of Ohio.Pete V. Domenici, of New Mexico.Robert F. Bennett, of Utah.

Oversight of Government Management, Restructuring, and theDistrict of Columbia

Richard J. Durbin, of Illinois, Chairman.

Daniel K. Akaka, of Hawaii.Robert G. Torricelli, of New Jersey.Thomas R. Carper, of Delaware.Jean Carnahan, of Missouri.Mark Dayton, of Minnesota.

George V. Voinovich, of Ohio.Ted Stevens, of Alaska.Susan M. Collins, of Maine.Pete V. Domenici, of New Mexico.Thad Cochran, of Mississippi.

Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations

Carl Levin, of Michigan, Chairman.

Daniel K. Akaka, of Hawaii.Richard J. Durbin, of Illinois.Robert G. Torricelli, of New Jersey.Max Cleland, of Georgia.Thomas R. Carper, of Delaware.Jean Carnahan, of Missouri.Mark Dayton, of Minnesota.

Susan M. Collins, of Maine.Ted Stevens, of Alaska.George V. Voinovich, of Ohio.Pete V. Domenici, of New Mexico.Thad Cochran, of Mississippi.Robert F. Bennett, of Utah.Jim Bunning, of Kentucky.

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Committee on Governmental Affairs (SD–340), 224–2627.Staff Director/Counsel.—Joyce Rechtschaffen.

Chief Counsel.—Laurie Rubenstein.Counsels: Cynthia Gooen, Holly Idelson, Kevin Landy, Deborah Cohen Lehrich, Lawrence

Novey, Susan Propper.Professional Staff: Michael Alexander, David Berick, Jason Yanussi.Executive Assistant/Office Manager.—Janet Burrell.Chief Clerk.—Darla Cassell.Financial Clerk.—Lynn Baker.Publications Clerk.—Pat Hogan.Systems Administrator.—Lamar Staples.Archivist/Librarian.—Tom Eisinger.Communications Director.—Leslie Phillips.Legislative Correspondent.—Frederick Sklarz.Assistant Press Secretary.—Ellen Solomon.Staff Investigator.—Ted Timbers.Research Assistant.—Ann-Janette Fuentes.Staff Assistant.—Wendy Wang.Detailees: Jinnett Rona, Yvonne Sanchez.Intern.—Thomas Hannett.

Minority Staff Director/Counsel.—Hannah Sistare (SH–605), 224–4751.Chief Counsel.—Fred Ansell (SD–350).Senior Counsels: Dan Blair (SH–604), Ellen Brown, Paul Noe (SD–344).Associate Counsel.—Jana Sinclair (SH–605).Counsels: Johanna Hardy (SD–350), Stephanie Henning, Robert Shea (SH–604).Investigative Counsel.—Bill Outhier (SH–605).Professional Staff: John Daggett (SH–604), Morgan Muchnick (SH–604), Jayson Roehl

(SD–346).Deputy Press Secretary.—Whitney Bowles (SH–605).Staff Assistants: Baxter Lee (SH–604), Travis McCoy (SD–350), William Ware

(SH–605), Jennifer Woofter (SH–604).Legislative Correspondent.—Alison Bean (SH–604).Research Assistant.—Patricia Meeks (SD–344).Detailees: Donna Byers (SH–604), Thom Taylor (SD–346).Intern.—David McCollum, Jr. (SH–605).

Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services (SH–442),4–4551.

Staff Director.—Richard Kessler.Deputy Staff Director.—Nanci Langley.Staff Assistant.—Amanda Linaburg.Congressional Fellow.—Stephan Sherri.Interns: Tara Kemmer, Kimberly Wojcik.Chief Clerk.—Brian Rubens.

Minority Staff Director.—Mitchel Kugler (SH–446), 4–2254.Professional Staff: Eric Desautels, Ann Fisher, Julie Sander, Dennis Ward.Staff Assistant.—Robert Lehman.Detailee.—Judith White.

Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, Restructuring, and the District ofColumbia (SH–439), 4–5538.Staff Director/Chief Counsel.—Marianne Upton.

Counsel.—Bill Weber.Professional Staff: Susan Soyka Hardesty, Emily Kirk, David Lieber, James Williams.Legislative Correspondent.—Sanchi Bhandary.Staff Assistant.—Elissa Levin.Detailee.—David Sarokin.Subcommittee Clerk.—Julie Vincent Gunlock (SH–613A), 4–3682.

Minority Staff Director.—Andrew Richardson (SH–613A), 4–3682.Minority Deputy Staff Director/Counsel.—David Gray.Minority Professional Staff: Mason Alinger, Michael Dovilla.

Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (SR–199), 4–9505.Staff Director/Chief Counsel.—Linda Gustitus.

Deputy Chief Counsel.—Elise Bean.Counsels: Dan Berkovitz, Robert Roach, Laura Stuber.Brookings Legis Fellow.—Kenneth Saccoccia.Chief Clerk.—Mary Robertson, 4–3721.

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Minority Staff Director/Chief Counsel.—Christopher Ford, 4–3721.Senior Counsel.—Frank Fountain.Counsel.—Alec Rogers.Investigators: Claire Barnard, Eileen Fisher.Professional Staff.—Kristine Fauser.Staff Assistant.—Joseph Kosnow.Detailees: Marianne Kenny, Gary Mitchell, Renee Simpson, Alan Stubbs.Congressional Fellow.—Susan Leonard.

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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions428 Dirksen Senate Office Building 20510–6300

phone 224–0767, http://labor.senate.gov

meets second and fourth Wednesdays of each month

Edward M. Kennedy, of Massachusetts, Chairman.

Christopher J. Dodd, of Connecticut.Tom Harkin, of Iowa.Barbara A. Mikulski, of Maryland.JAMES M. JEFFORDS, of Vermont.Jeff Bingaman, of New Mexico.Paul D. Wellstone, of Minnesota.Patty Murray, of Washington.Jack Reed, of Rhode Island.John Edwards, of North Carolina.Hillary Rodham Clinton, of New York.

Judd Gregg, of New Hampshire.Bill Frist, of Tennessee.Michael B. Enzi, of Wyoming.Tim Hutchinson, of Arkansas.John W. Warner, of Virginia.Christopher S. Bond, of Missouri.Pat Roberts, of Kansas.Susan M. Collins, of Maine.Jeff Sessions, of Alabama.Mike DeWine, of Ohio.

SUBCOMMITTEES

[The chairman and ranking minority member are ex officio members of all subcommitteeson which they do not serve.]

Aging

Barbara A. Mikulski, of Maryland, Chair.

Christopher J. Dodd, of Connecticut.John Edwards, of North Carolina.Patty Murray, of Washington.Hillary Rodham Clinton, of New York.

Tim Hutchinson, of Arkansas.Judd Gregg, of New Hampshire.John W. Warner, of Virginia.Pat Roberts, of Kansas.

Children and Families

Christopher J. Dodd, of Connecticut, Chairman.

Jeff Bingaman, of New Mexico.Paul D. Wellstone, of Minnesota.Patty Murray, of Washington.Jack Reed, of Rhode Island.JAMES M. JEFFORDS, of Vermont.

Susan M. Collins, of Maine.Bill Frist, of Tennessee.John W. Warner, of Virginia.Christopher S. Bond, of Missouri.Mike DeWine, of Ohio.

Employment, Safety, and Training

Paul D. Wellstone, of Minnesota, Chairman.

Edward M. Kennedy, of Massachusetts.Christopher J. Dodd, of Connecticut.Tom Harkin, of Iowa.

Michael B. Enzi, of Wyoming.Jeff Sessions, of Alabama.Mike DeWine, of Ohio.

Public Health

Edward M. Kennedy, of Massachusetts, Chairman.

Tom Harkin, of Iowa.Barbara A. Mikulski, of Maryland.JAMES M. JEFFORDS, of Vermont.Jeff Bingaman, of New Mexico.Paul D. Wellstone, of Minnesota.Jack Reed, of Rhode Island.John Edwards, of North Carolina.Hillary Rodham Clinton, of New York.

Bill Frist, of Tennessee.Judd Gregg, of New Hampshire.Michael B. Enzi, of Wyoming.Tim Hutchinson, of Arkansas.Pat Roberts, of Kansas.Susan M. Collins, of Maine.Jeff Sessions, of Alabama.Christopher S. Bond, of Missouri.

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Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (SD–428), 224–0767, fax228–5044, TDD 224–1975.Staff Director/Chief Counsel.—J. Michael Myers (SD–646), 4–0767.

Health Staff Director.—David Nexon (SH–527), 4–7675.Chief Counsel/Policy.—Jeffrey Teitz (SD–648).Majority General Counsel.—Stephanie Robinson (SD–642).Majority Chief Counsel/Labor.—Holly B. Fechner (SH–639).Policy Director for Disability and Public Health.—Constance M. Garner (SD–644).Chief Counsel/Education.—Danica L. Petroshius (SH–725).Education Advisor.—Jane Oates (SH–725).Legislative Assistant.—David Oliveira (SH–622B).Deputy Staff Director/Health.—Paul T. Kim (SH–527), 4–7675.Senior Counsel/Education.—Michael Dannenberg (SH–725).Deputy Staff Director/Health.—Sarah A. Bianchi (SH–527), 4–7675.Senior Counsel/Education.—Roberto Rodriguez (SH–725).Legislative Aide.—Martin Walsh (SH–622B).Labor Policy Advisor.—Julie P. Kashen (SH–639).Majority Policy Advisor.—Amy Block (SD–648).Education Research Assistant.—Dana J. Fiordaliso (SH–725).Health Research Assistant.—Jacqueline L. Gran (SH–527), 4–7675.Staff Assistants: Marseille L. Allen (SD–644), 4–0767; Ben E. Cope (SH–725), 4–0767;

Amelia P. Dungan (SH–527), 4–7675; Katherine L. Karl (SH–622B), 4–0767; ShirazPanthaky (SD–644), 4–0767; Kathleen Wildman (SH–639).

Legislative Assistant.—Beverly Schroeder (SH–725), 4–3254.Counsel.—Katie E. Corrigan (SH–725), 4–3254.Legislative Assistant.—Chani Wiggins (SH–725), 4–3254.Chief Clerk.—Denis O’Donovan (SD–426), 4–3656.Editor.—Uwe E. Timpke (SD–422), 4–7657.Systems Administrator.—Sharon A. Bauman (SD–422), 4–7172.Legislative Clerk.—Stephen L. Chapman (SD–426), 4–5375.Staff Assistant.—Mary M. Smith (SD–428), 4–5375.

Minority Staff Director.—Townsend L. McNitt (SH–835), 4–6770.Health Policy Director.—Vincent J. Ventimiglia (SH–833), 4–6770.Chief Counsel.—Stephanie J. Monroe (SH–835), 4–6770.Labor Counsel: David L. Thompson (SH–632), 4–6770; Leslie E. Silverman (SH–632),

4–6770.Health Counsel.—Steven E. Irizarry (SH–833), 4–6770.Office Manager.—Bonnie L. Walchak (SH–835), 4–6770.Professional Staff: Kimberly D. Monk (SH–833), 4–6770; Denzel E. McGuire

(SH–835), 4–6770.Research Assistant.—Rebecca G. Liston (SH–835), 4–6770.Staff Assistant.—Dana N. Sullivan (SH–835), 4–6770.

Subcommittee on Aging (SD–424), 4–9243.Majority Staff Director.—Rhonda Richards.

Professional Staff.—Stephanie Sterling.Legislative Correspondent.—Courtney McGrath.

Minority Staff Director.—C. Kate Lambrew Hull (SH–615), 4–2353.Professional Staff.—Holly A. Kuzmich.Research Assistant.—Darin L. Gardner.

Subcommittee on Children and Families (SH–404), 4–5630.Majority Staff Director.—Grace A. Reef.

Professional Staff: Debra S. Barrett, James Fenton, Julius Lloyd Horwich.Subcommittee on Employment, Safety, and Training (SH–404), 4–4925.

Majority Staff Director.—Margery F. Baker.Minority Staff Director.—Raissa H. Geary (SH–607), 4–7229.

Chief Labor Counsel.—Ilyse W. Schuman.Staff Assistant.—Patrick A. Thompson.

Subcommittee on Public Health (SH–527), 4–7675.Minority Staff Director.—Dean Rosen (SH–608), 4–7139.

Senior Policy Counsel.—Helen Rhee.Legislative Assistants: Jeremy Craig Burton, Shana Christrup.Staff Assistant.—Allison N. Winnike.

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Judiciary

224 Dirksen Senate Office Building 20510–6275

phone 224–7703, fax 224–9516, http://www.senate.gov/∼ judiciary

meets upon call of the chairman

Patrick J. Leahy, of Vermont, Chairman.

Edward M. Kennedy, of Massachusetts.Joseph R. Biden, Jr., of Delaware.Herbert H. Kohl, of Wisconsin.Dianne Feinstein, of California.Russell D. Feingold, of Wisconsin.Charles E. Schumer, of New York.Richard Durbin, of Illinois.Maria Cantwell, of Washington.John Edwards, of North Carolina.

Orrin G. Hatch, of Utah.Strom Thurmond, of South Carolina.Charles E. Grassley, of Iowa.Arlen Specter, of Pennsylvania.Jon Kyl, of Arizona.Mike DeWine, of Ohio.Jeff Sessions, of Alabama.Sam Brownback, of Kansas.Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky.

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Administrative Oversight and the Courts

Charles E. Schumer, of New York, Chairman.

Patrick J. Leahy, of Vermont.Edward M. Kennedy, of Massachusetts.Russell D. Feingold, of Wisconsin.Richard Durbin, of Illinois.

Jeff Sessions, of Alabama.Strom Thurmond, of South Carolina.Charles E. Grassley, of Iowa.Arlen Specter, of Pennsylvania.

Antitrust, Competition, and Business and Consumer Rights

Herbert H. Kohl, of Wisconsin, Chairman.

Patrick J. Leahy, of Vermont.Russell D. Feingold, of Wisconsin.Charles E. Schumer, of New York.Maria Cantwell, of Washington.John Edwards, of North Carolina.

Mike DeWine, of Ohio.Orrin G. Hatch, of Utah.Strom Thurmond, of South Carolina.Arlen Specter, of Pennsylvania.Sam Brownback, of Kansas.

The Constitution

Russell D. Feingold, of Wisconsin, Chairman.

Patrick J. Leahy, of Vermont.Edward M. Kennedy, of Massachusetts.Charles E. Schumer, of New York.Richard Durbin, of Illinois.

Strom Thurmond, of South Carolina.Orrin G. Hatch, of Utah.Jon Kyl, of Arizona.Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky.

Crime and Drugs

Joseph R. Biden, Jr., of Delaware, Chairman.

Patrick J. Leahy, of Vermont.Dianne Feinstein, of California.Herbert H. Kohl, of Wisconsin.Richard Durbin, of Illinois.Maria Cantwell, of Washington.John Edwards, of North Carolina.

Charles E. Grassley, of Iowa.Orrin G. Hatch, of Utah.Mike DeWine, of Ohio.Jeff Sessions, of Alabama.Sam Brownback, of Kansas.Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky.

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ImmigrationEdward M. Kennedy, of Massachusetts, Chairman.

Dianne Feinstein, of California.Charles E. Schumer, of New York.Richard Durbin, of Illinois.Maria Cantwell, of Washington.John Edwards, of North Carolina.

Sam Brownback, of Kansas.Arlen Specter, of Pennsylvania.Charles E. Grassley, of Iowa.Jon Kyl, of Arizona.Mike DeWine, of Ohio.

Technology, Terrorism, and Government InformationDianne Feinstein, of California, Chair.

Joseph R. Biden, Jr., of Delaware.Herbert H. Kohl, of Wisconsin.Maria Cantwell, of Washington.John Edwards, of North Carolina.

Jon Kyl, of Arizona.Mike DeWine, of Ohio.Jeff Sessions, of Alabama.Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky.

STAFF

Committee on the Judiciary (SD–224), 224–7703, fax 224–9516.Chief Counsel/Staff Director.—Bruce A. Cohen.

Deputy Chief Counsel.—Edward Barron.Senior Counsels: Julie Katzman, Edward Pagano.General Counsel.—Beryl A. Howell.Nominations Counsels: Helaine Greenfeld, Betsy Miller.Counsels: James Daly, Susan Davies, Tim Lynch, John Winski.Investigator.—Mary DeOreo.Legislative Staff Assistants: Jessica Berry, Manu Bhardwadj, Liz McMahon, Elizabeth

Nardi.Legislative Correspondents: Rachel Arfa, Emily Dakin.Press Secretary.—Mimi Devlin.Chief Clerk.—Jane Butterfield.Deputy Chief Clerk.—Roslyne Turner.Hearings Clerk.—Nicolle Puopolo.Nominations Clerk.—Andra Roy.Law Clerks: Aimee Feinberg, Jerrod Patterson.Staff Assistants: Mike Belforti, Ed Lafayette.Research Assistant.—Tara Magner.Librarian.—Kurt Carroll.Systems Administrator.—Matt Payne-Funk.Systems Staff Assistant.—Brian Wikner.Detailees: John Elliff.

Minority Staff Director.—Makan Delrahim (SD–152), 224–5225, fax 224–9102.Chief Counsel.—Sharon Prost.Chief Counsel for Intellectual Property.—Shawn Bentley.Counsels: ReneAugustine, Leah Belaire, Larry Block, Jim Byrne, Alexander Dahl, Rena

Johnson, Stuart Nash, Tom Pahl, Rebecca Seidel, Elizabeth Treanor.Investigator.—Amy Haywood.Health Policy Fellow.—Bruce Artim.Legislative Fellow.—Marc Beauchemin.Legislative Correspondents: Brigham Cannon, Swen Prior, Bethann Snell.Legislative Assistant.—Mark Monson.Professional Staff: Christopher Campbell, Patti DeLoatche, Roslyn Trojan.Press Secretary.—Margarita Tapia.Executive Assistant.—Jessica Caseman.Receptionist.—Jennifer Wagner.Detailees: Dustin Pead, Jeffrey Taylor.

Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts (SD–153), 224–6542.Majority Chief Counsel.—Jeff Berman.

Legislative Staff Assistant.—Lilah Pomerance.Detailee.—Martin Siegel.

Minority Chief Counsel.—Ed Haden (SD–323), 4–7572.Counsels: Brent Herrin, William Smith, John Steiner, Elizabeth Stockman.

Subcommittee on Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competition (SH–308), 224–3406.Majority Chief Counsel.—Victoria Bassetti.

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Counsels: Jeffrey Miller, Jonathan Schwantes.Professional Staff.—Elizabeth Reder.Legislative Aide.—Caroline Nonna.Detailee.—Seth Bloom.

Minority Chief Counsel/Staff Director.—Peter Levitas (SD–161), 4–9494.Senior Legislative Counsel.—Anthony Lowe.Counsels: Mark Grundvig, Steve Taylor.Clerk.—Kelly Mauceri.

Subcommittee on the Constitution, Federalism, and Property Rights (SH–807), 224–5573.Majority Chief Counsel.—Robert Schiff.

Counsel.—Farhana Khera.Minority Chief Counsel.—Garry Malphrus (SH–327), 4–4135.

Clerk.—Melinda Koutsoumpas.Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs (SH–305), 224–0558.

Majority Chief Counsel/Staff Director.—Neil McBride.Counsels: Eric Columbus, Marcia S. Lee, Eric Rosen.Detailee.—Jonathan Meyer.

Minority Chief Counsel.—Rita Lari (SD–159), 4–5564.Counsel.—Chad Groover.

Subcommittee on Immigration (SD–520), 224–7878.Majority Chief Counsel.—Melody Barnes.

Counsels: Olati Johnson, Esther Olavarria, David Sutphen, Robert Toone.Legislative Assistant.—Stephanie Teaford.Staff Assistant.—Julia Sessoms.

Minority Chief Counsel.—Jim Rowland (SD–524), 4–6098.Staff Assistant.—Josh Carter.Clerk.—Tina Hervey.

Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, and Government Information (SH–815), 224–4933.Majority Chief Counsel/Staff Director.—David Hantman.

Counsels: Matthew A. Lamberti, Tom Oscherwitz, LaVita Strickland.Legislative Aide.—Jason Knapp.Clerk.—Dempsey Hughes.

Minority Chief Counsel.—Stephen Higgins (SH–325), 4–6791.Counsel.—Christine Morden.Legislative Correspondent.—Chad Brown.Detailee.—Joseph Lozano.

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Rules and Administration[Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946]

305 Russell Senate Office Building 20510–6325

phone 224–6352, http://rules.senate.gov

meets second and fourth Wednesdays of each month

Christopher J. Dodd, of Connecticut, Chairman.

Robert C. Byrd, of West Virginia.Daniel K. Inouye, of Hawaii.Dianne Feinstein, of California.Robert G. Torricelli, of New Jersey.Charles E. Schumer, of New York.John B. Breaux, of Louisiana.Thomas A. Daschle, of South Dakota.Mark Dayton, of Minnesota.Richard J. Durbin, of Illinois.

Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky.John W. Warner, of Virginia.Jesse Helms, of North Carolina.Ted Stevens, of Alaska.Thad Cochran, of Mississippi.Rick Santorum, of Pennsylvania.Don Nickles, of Oklahoma.Trent Lott, of Mississippi.Kay Bailey Hutchison, of Texas.

(No Subcommittees)

STAFF

Committee on Rules and Administration (SR–305), 224–6352.Staff Director/Chief Counsel.—Kennie L. Gill, 4–6351.

Elections Counsel.—Veronica M. Gillespie, 4–5648.Administrative Assistant to Staff Director.—Carole J. Blessington, 4–0278.Coordinator for Technology and Administrative Services.—Sue Wright, 4–2536.Professional Staff.—Michael D. Malone, 4–0279.Staff Assistant.—Lindsay Ott, 4–8925.Staff Assistant/Events Coordinator.—Brendan Wheeler, 4–3870.

Republican Staff Director.—Tamara S. Somerville, (SR–481) 4–6761.Deputy Staff Director.—Mary S. Jones, (SR–479), 4–6770.Chief Counsel.—Brian Lewis, (SR–479A), 4–7534.Counsel.—Leon Sequeira, (SR–479A), 4–8500.Director, Administration and Policy.—Christopher D. Shunk (SH–116), 4–9528.Professional Staff.—Sam Young, (SH–116), 4–7569.Auditor.—Jennifer Cusick (SH–116), 4–6913.

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Small Business and Entrepreneurship[Created pursuant to S. Res. 58, 81st Congress]

428A Russell Senate Office Building 20510–6350

phone 224–5175, fax 224–5619, http://www.senate.gov/∼ sbc

meets first Wednesday of each month

John F. Kerry, of Massachusetts, Chairman.

Carl Levin, of Michigan.Tom Harkin, of Iowa.Joseph I. Lieberman, of Connecticut.Paul D. Wellstone, of Minnesota.Max Cleland, of Georgia.Mary Landrieu, of Louisiana.John Edwards, of North Carolina.Maria Cantwell, of Washington.Jean Carnahan, of Missouri.

Christopher S. Bond, of Missouri.Conrad Burns, of Montana.Robert F. Bennett, of Utah.Olympia J. Snowe, of Maine.Michael Enzi, of Wyoming.Peter G. Fitzgerald, of Illinois.Michael D. Crapo, of Idaho.George Allen, of Virginia.John Ensign, of Nevada.

(No Subcommittees)

STAFF

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (SR–428A), 224–5175, fax 224–5619.Majority Staff Director/Chief Counsel.—Patricia R. Forbes.

Assistant to the Staff Director.—Rebecca Shore-Suslowitz.Press Secretary.—Dayna Hanson.Counsel.—Lisa Rosenberg.Professional Staff: John Phillips, Nelson Reyneri, Thomas Richey.Senior Legislative Assistant for Economic and Tax Policy.—Jeff Hamond.Legislative Assistants: John DaSilva, Ryan McCormick, Kevin Wheeler.Legislative Correspondents: Sarah Thornton, Bridgette Walker.Chief Clerk.—Lena Lawrence.Hearing Clerk.—Jaime Hyatt.Committee Aide.—Salvatore Ciolino.Staff Assistant.—Sarah Jochem.

Republican Staff Director.—Emilia DiSanto, 4–4086.Chief Counsel.—Paul Cooksey.Regulatory Affairs Counsel.—Marc D. Freedman.Tax Counsel.—Mark E. Warren.Counsels: Daniel Donovan III, Cordell Smith.Communications Director.—Craig Orfield.Committee Aide.—Matt Hutson.Executive Assistant.—Samantha Hamilton.Research Analyst.—Paul Conlon.

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Veterans’ AffairsSR–412 Russell Senate Office Building 20510–6375

phone 224–9126, http://www.senate.gov/∼ veterans

meets first Wednesday of each month

John D. Rockefeller IV, of West Virginia, Chairman.

Bob Graham, of Florida.JAMES M. JEFFORDS, of Vermont.Daniel K. Akaka, of Hawaii.Paul D. Wellstone, of Minnesota.Patty Murray, of Washington.Zell Miller, of Georgia.E. Benjamin Nelson, of Nebraska.

Arlen Specter, of Pennsylvania.Frank H. Murkowski, of Alaska.Strom Thurmond, of South Carolina.Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado.Larry E. Craig, of Idaho.Tim Hutchinson, of Arkansas.Kay Bailey Hutchison, of Texas.

(No Subcommittees)

STAFF

Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (SR–412), 224–9126.Majority Director of Operations.—Elinor P. Tucker.

Deputy Staff Director for—Benefits Programs/General Counsel.—Mary J. Schoelen.Health Programs.—Kim E. Lipsky.Special Projects.—Charlotte Moreland.

Chief Counsel.—William E. Brew.Chief Clerk.—Dennis G. Doherty.Administrative Assistant.—Brenda M. Ali.Senior Health Care Advisor.—Charles J. Koerber.Professional Staff Member.—Julie E. Fischer.Legislative Aides: Christopher A. Reinard, Alexandra Sardegna.

Minority Staff (SH–202), 224–2074.Minority Chief Counsel/Staff Director.—William F. Tuerk.Associate Counsel.—David J. Goetz.Executive Assistant.—Linda H. Reamy.Professional Staff Members: William T. Cahill, Jonathan A. Towers.Staff Assistant.—Christopher P. McNamee.Receptionist.—Jessica L. Pearson.