''There are some who are reluctant to call it terrorism but there is significant evidence that it is. I'm not at all uneasy saying it sure looks like that.'' Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., who considers Fort Hood shooting suspect Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan's rampage that killed 13 an act of terrorism.

''Those recommendations will be used by the insurance companies as they make a determination as to what they're going to cover.'' Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, after this week's recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms fueled concern about government-rationed medical care.

''This is a perfect Christmas present for Alaskans and children across the country who love to write to and get a letter back from Santa.'' Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska, after the Postal Service reversed a decision that would have discontinued the Santa's Mailbag program due to privacy concerns.