RITTER, DON (a Representative from Pennsylvania)
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 2005, Social Security Minor and Technical Changes Act, 1943 [6FE]
Articles and editorials
Assistance to Nicaraguan Contras, Washington (DC) Post (excerpts), 15482 [25JN]
Case for the Contras, New Republic (excerpts), 5301-5303 [18MR]
Central Catholic—They Are No. 1, Allentown (PA) Call, 8415
``Crisis'' Accurate Label for Insurance Mess, James J. Kilpatrick, Allentown (PA) Call, 8230
Escape to Freedom—Lithuanian Trekked 350 Miles To Flee Soviet Gulag, Patt Morrison, Allentown (PA) Call, 8224
Europeans' Qaddafi Cowardice, Oriana Fallaci, Washington (DC) Post, 9157
Gramm-Rudman Goals Said To Be Attainable, John M. Berry, Washington (DC) Post, 8040
Lawyering of America, Robert J. Samuelson, Newsweek (magazine), 4579
Liability Lottery, Raymond Price, Washington (DC) Times, 4361
Media to Blame for Rise of Sandinistas, Human Events of Interest (publication), 8228
Patrick Henry and the Constitution, New American (publication), 13409
Sensory Deprivation Overpowers in Moscow, George F. Will, Bethlehem (PA) Globe-Times, 5832
Superfund Insurance Problems Symptom of Flaws in Tort System, Robert D. Kilpatrick, Financier (publication), 8576
Bills and resolutions introduced by
Communications Act: ensure objectivity and balance in programming (see H.R. 5738), 33158 [17OC]
Corp. for Public Broadcasting: perform on going systematic content analyses of documentaries (see H.R. 5738), 33158 [17OC]
National Birds of Prey Conservation Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 711), 21735 [14AU]
National Bureau of Standards and Industrial Competitiveness: establish (see H.R. 5739), 33158 [17OC]
President's Council on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: establish (see H.R. 4723), 9145 [30AP]
Public buildings: restrict smoking to designated areas (see H.R. 4546), 6929 [9AP]
Sec. of Transportation: highway demonstration project to extend Pennsylvania State route 33 (see H.R. 5006), 13267 [11JN]
Taxation: allow to withdraw from individual retirement accounts to obtain job training or retraining (see H.R. 5091), 15604 [25JN]
Torts: standards in liability systems (see H.R. 4874), 11624 [21MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced by, as cosponsor
American Armored Force: monument in Arlington, VA (see H.J. Res. 167), 23473 [16SE]
Angola Loan Restriction Act: enact (see H.R. 4145), 8411 [22AP]
Appalachian States low-level radioactive waste compact: grant consent of Congress (see H.R. 5338), 19116 [5AU]
Appropriations: amend House rules to require rollcall vote (see H. Res. 347), 9466 [5MY]
Asbestos: information from manufacturers and inspection and sample requirements for owners of buildings (see H.R. 5369), 19951 [8AU]
Astronauts: authorizing establishment of a memorial (see H.J. Res. 504), 13269 [11JN]
Atomic power plants: begin multilateral negotiations to strengthen safety standards (see H. Res. 438), 10524 [13MY]
Baltic Freedom Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 500), 499 [23JA]
Bilingual Education Act: make Federal financial assistance available for children of limited English proficiency (see H.R. 4538), 10990 [15MY]
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor: establish (see H.R. 3009), 8477 [23AP]
Canada: sense of Congress that U.S. enter into bilateral free trade agreement (see H.J. Res. 458), 4269 [11MR]
Challenger (space shuttle): award members of crew Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (see H. Res. 369), 1358 [3FE]
Child abuse: protect rights of victims (see H.R. 3298), 6930 [9AP]
Civil service: cost of living adjustments in annuities payable shall be made in 1987 (see H.R. 4060), 13073 [10JN]
Clean Air Act: amend (see H.R. 2157), 236 [22JA]
———reduce acid deposition (see H.R. 4567), 7126 [10AP]
Committee on Intelligence (Joint): establish (see H.J. Res. 7), 9146 [30AP]
Communications Act: restrict obscene and indecent communications by phone (see H.R. 4439), 5307 [18MR]
Communist countries: require President to report all loans, guarantees, credits, and grants (see H.R. 1345), 7367 [14AP]
Congressional Advisory Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics: establish (see H.R. 5213), 17054 [21JY]
Consumers: promote interest and ensure free flow of products in interstate commerce (see H.R. 4766), 15287 [24JN]
Courts: establish specialized corps of Federal judges (see H.R. 1213), 12364 [4JN]
Critical Care Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 526), 7892 [17AP]
Daniloff, Nicholas: Soviet arrest and indictment (see H. Con. Res. 388; H. Res. 540), 26076 [24SE]
Dept. of Defense: exclude contracts of a hostile government or national who owns or controls significant interest (see H.R. 4273), 7892 [17AP]
Education Day U.S.A.: designate (see H.J. Res. 582), 7367 [14AP]
Energy Policy and Conservation Act: conservation standards for gas and electric appliances (see H.R. 5465), 23245 [12SE]
EPA: conduct study of acid precipitation in bay area of California (see H.R. 4042), 15287 [24JN]
———establish program of research and development to States for radon exposure (see H.R. 5202), 16966 [17JY]
———promulgate regulations requiring inspection for asbestos containing material (see H.R. 5073), 15286 [24JN]
Ethnic groups: full representation in awarding of Statue of Liberty medals (see H. Con. Res. 330), 12365 [4JN]
Eximbank: prohibit extensions of credit to Communist countries (see H.R. 97), 7367 [14AP]
Export Administration Act: place restrictions on exporting crude oil from Cook Inlet, AK (see H.R. 3817), 6057 [25MR]
Fair Housing Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 561), 7127 [10AP]
Federal employees: authorize alternative management systems for scientific and technical personnel (see H.R. 3480), 11625 [21MY]
Foreign countries: deny preferential tariff treatment to those that circumvent trade obligations (see H.R. 5098), 21736 [14AU]
Freedom of Information Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 745), 28824 [6OC]
Gaucher's Disease Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 615), 26428 [26SE]
Helsinki Human Rights Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 667), 18421 [31JY]
Housing and community development: temporary extension of certain programs (see H.J. Res. 656), 14742 [19JN]
Inland waterways trust fund: not included in budget (see H.R. 4344), 22146 [15AU]
International trade: strengthen competitiveness and maintain domestic economic strength (see H.R. 3872), 19745 [7AU]
Iron and steel industry: eliminate technological disadvantages (see H.R. 4416), 4703 [13MR]
Libya: calling for expulsion from the U.N. (see H. Con. Res. 313), 9147 [30AP]
Medical care: foreign assistance to promote immunization and oral rehydration (see H.R. 3894), 23473 [16SE]
Meiman, Inna: Soviet Union should release and provide safe passage (see H. Con. Res. 317), 14079 [17JN]
Meiman, Naum: Soviet Union should release and provide safe passage (see H. Con. Res. 317), 14079 [17JN]
Most favored nation agreement: deny to country that supports terrorism (see H.R. 3661), 14742 [19JN]
Narcotic traffic: assistance from entertainment industry (see H.J. Res. 712), 21735 [14AU]
———utilize Armed Forces along U.S. boundaries (see H.R. 5381), 21247 [13AU]
National Adoption Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 651), 28179 [2OC]
National Adult Day Care Center Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 617), 18420 [31JY]
National Air and Space Museum: authorize Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct facilities (see H.R. 4183), 19745 [7AU]
National Andrei Sakharov Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 596), 8412 [22AP]
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 427), 7690 [16AP]
National Barrier Awareness Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 544), 7892 [17AP]
National Child Safety Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 562), 8763 [28AP]
National Children's Television Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 710), 21735 [14AU]
National Civil Rights Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 686), 19117 [5AU]
National Conference on Cities and Towns: authorize (see H.R. 3833), 7555 [15AP]
National Down's Syndrome Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 568), 11449 [20MY]
National Drug Abuse Education Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 701), 20743 [11AU]
National Energy Education Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 543), 3107 [27FE]
National Family Reunion Weekend: designate (see H.J. Res. 577), 15772 [26JN]
National High-Tech Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 707), 32156 [15OC]
National Housing Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 692), 21247 [13AU]
National Hungarian Freedom Fighters Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 657), 19117 [5AU]
National Infection Control Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 623), 9465 [5MY]
National Neighborhood Housing Services Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 492), 6932 [9AP]
National Nursing Home Residents Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 533), 8763 [28AP]
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 524), 28179 [2OC]
National Quality Improvement Award: establish (see H.R. 5321), 18669 [1AU]
National Reading Is Fun Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 502), 7892 [17AP]
National Save American Industry and Jobs Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 590), 9776 [7MY]
National Science Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 484), 8477 [23AP]
National security: forfeiture of media royalties by those convicted (see H.R. 5178), 16746 [16JY]
National Tourism Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 642), 11948 [22MY]
National Union for the Total Independence of Angola: sense of House regarding support (see H. Res. 393), 16505 [15JY]
National Women in Sports Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 740), 29387 [7OC]
National Women Veterans Recognition Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 584), 28179 [2OC]
National Year of the Americas: designate (see H.J. Res. 640), 14078 [17JN]
Nicaragua: radio broadcasting by a separate service within Voice of America (see H.R. 4343), 12624 [5JN]
OAS: implement 1979 resolution on democracy in Nicaragua (see H. Con. Res. 349), 12624 [5JN]
Partnerships in Education Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 564), 20744 [11AU]
Poland: oppose participation in the IMF (see H.J. Res. 624), 12365 [4JN]
Polish American Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 547), 16504 [15JY]
Power resources: promote conservation in iron and steel industry (see H.R. 4416), 4703 [13MR]
POWs: veterans' benefits (see H.R. 864), 6930 [9AP]
President: repeal restricting article of Constitution on terms of office (see H.J. Res. 687), 21736 [14AU]
President's Commission on Industrial Competitiveness: report on status of implementation of recommendations (see H.J. Res. 648), 12624 [5JN]
Product Liability Risk Act: include coverage lines of insurance (see H.R. 5225), 17506 [23JY]
Product Liability Risk Retention Act: facilitate establishment of risk retention and purchasing groups (see H.R. 4442), 6057 [25MR]
Rose: designate as national floral emblem (see H.J. Res. 385), 10990 [15MY]
Scharansky, Anatoly: gold medal (see H.R. 4186), 2292 [19FE]
Scharansky, Avital: gold medal (see H.R. 4186), 2292 [19FE]
Shays' Rebellion Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 10), 26428 [26SE]
Social Security: correct benefit disparity (see H. Con. Res. 41), 48 [21JA]
———provide increases in old age benefits with due regard to cost of living (see H.J. Res. 731), 33159 [17OC]
Soviet Union: atomic power plant accident (see H. Res. 439), 8887 [29AP]
———limit number of nationals serving mission to U.N. (see H.R. 3600), 23670 [17SE]
———persecution of members of Ukrainian and public Helsinki monitoring groups (see H. Con. Res. 332), 14079 [17JN]
———sense of Congress concerning nuclear disaster at Chernobyl (see H. Con. Res. 333), 12982 [9JN]
Space Exploration Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 646), 16747 [16JY]
States: establish workfare program (see H.R. 471), 8411 [22AP]
Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton, PA: designate certain property (see H.R. 5555), 24687 [18SE]
Steel Import Stabilization Act: amend (see H.R. 5591), 26075 [24SE]
Tariff Act: enhance protection of intellectual property rights (see H.R. 4312), 10215 [8MY]
———revenues levied on imports of textile machinery (see H.R. 2871), 18420 [31JY]
Taxation: affirming intent of Congress to oppose increase (see H. Res. 573), 29835 [8OC]
———allow homeowners to deduct prepaid interest on principal residence (see H.R. 4849), 13526 [12JN]
———deductibility of contributions to individual retirement accounts (see H. Res. 476), 18421 [31JY]
———deny tax-exempt status to organizations which perform or finance abortions (see H.R. 2897), 9145 [30AP]
———requirement to substantiate deduction for business use of vehicle (see H.R. 4299), 6057 [25MR]
Textile industry and fabrics: import licensing system (see H.R. 5370), 19951 [8AU]
Trade Act: disapproving President's recommendation to extended waiver authority (see H. Res. 475), 13526 [12JN]
United Way: recognition of anniversary (see H.J. Res. 684), 18908 [4AU]
Urban Development Action Grant Program: deferral of budget authority (see H.J. Res. 522), 7690 [16AP]
Year of the Reader: designate (see H.J. Res. 671), 26076 [24SE]
Yugoslavia: deny most favored nation treatment (see H.R. 5683), 30218 [10OC]
Footnotes
Health effects of cigarette smoking, 6921 [9AP]
Letters
Assistance to Nicaraguan Contras: George P. Shultz, Sec. of State (excerpts), 7617 [16AP]
Highway demonstration project to extend Pennsylvania State route 33: Bernard T. Rooney, Warren County, PA, Planning Office, 13428
———Mary T. Haney, Lehigh County, PA, Board of Commissioners, 13429
U.S. Policy Toward Nicaragua: several Members of Congress (excerpts), 4698 [13MR]
Obituaries
James Biery, Sr., Sportsman, Active in Allentown Fair, 24706
Petitions
Highway demonstration project to extend Pennsylvania State route 33: Mary T. Haney, Lehigh County, PA, Board of Commissioners, 13429
———Warren County, PA, Planning Board, 13428
Remarks by, on
Aged: Diocese of Allentown, PA, Seniorfest, 18041
Allentown, PA: Anne and Grant E. Harrity, tribute, 11954
———David M. Howells, Sr., tribute, 17722
———Fire Dept., Muscular Dystrophy Fun Fair, 11827
Bangor, PA: Fire Dept., anniversary, 14202
Berne, Switzerland: Human Contacts Experts Review Meeting, 7563
Bethlehem, PA: Diocese of Allentown, PA, anniversary, 18041
———Slovak Catholic Sokol, assembly 78 and wreath 32, anniversary, 16985
B'nai B'rith: Anne and Grant E. Harrity, tribute, 11954
Boxing Commission: establish (H.R. 2127), 32268 [16OC]
Budget: deficit reduction proposals, 8040
Catasaqua, PA: East End Hose and Chemical Co., No. 1, anniversary, 11830
Central America: International Security and Development Cooperation Act (H.J. Res. 540), 5499, 5502, 5503 [19MR], 5735
———Soviet involvement, 4695 [13MR]
———U.S. policy, 4568-4575 [12MR]
Challenger (space shuttle): space program disaster, 661 [29JA]
Child Injury Prevention Act: enact (S. 2648), 32251 [16OC]
Committee on Rules: party ratio, 7659 [16AP]
Communications Act: ensure objectivity and balance in programing (H.R. 5738), 33636
Communism: international movement, 4695 [13MR]
Congressional Record: revise and extend remarks, 6920 [9AP]
Corp. for Public Broadcasting: perform ongoing systematic content analyses of documentaries (H.R. 5738), 33636
Daniloff, Nicholas: release from Soviet Union, 27324 [30SE]
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction (H.R. 5052), 15482 [25JN]
Dept. of Transportation: carry out highway demonstration project to extend Pennsylvania State route 33 (H.R. 5006), 13428
Easton, PA, high school: tribute to women's gymnastic team, 8417
Economic conditions: impact of foreign trade deficit, 9713 [7MY]
Foreign relations: Nicaragua, 4511, 4568-4575 [12MR], 4696-4700 [13MR], 5205, 5291-5294, 5297-5306 [18MR], 5832
Foreign trade: deficit, 9713 [7MY]
———textile industry, 16660 [16JY], 19374
Government spending: reduce, 8040
Health: Allentown, PA, Fire Dept., Muscular Dystrophy Fun Fair, 11827
Helsinki Human Rights Day: designate (S.J. Res. 371), 18378 [31JY]
House: Committee on Rules party ratio, 7659 [16AP]
Individual retirement accounts: tax deductibility of contributions, 12548 [5JN]
———tax treatment of withdrawals relative to job training expenses (H.R. 5091), 16254
Industry: erosion of U.S. competition, 33646
Insurance industry: unavailability and unaffordability, 4579
Jews: efforts to emigrate from Soviet Union, 7563
Law: tort crisis, 4361
Law enforcement officers: David M. Howells, Sr., tribute, 17722
Libya: involvement in Nicaragua, 7659 [16AP]
———U.S. military response to terrorist acts, 9157
Mertztown, PA: George Gabriel, tribute, 4594
Monroe County, PA: anniversary, 16526
National Bureau of Standards and Industrial Competitiveness: establish (H.R. 5739), 33646
National Hungarian Freedom Fighters Day: designate (S.J. Res. 385), 27502 [1OC]
National Science Week: observance, 11112
National Tourism Week: designate (H.J. Res. 642), 12040
Nicaragua: assistance to Contras, 15462, 15482 [25JN]
———covert aid for military and paramilitary operations, 4511, 4568-4575 [12MR], 4696-4700 [13MR], 5205, 5291-5294, 5297-5306 [18MR], 5832
———military assistance to Contras, 6924, 6925 [9AP], 7527 [15AP], 7659 [16AP]
———military assistance to Contras (H.J. Res. 540), 5499, 5502, 5503 [19MR], 5735
———military assistance to Contras (H.J. Res. 601), 7616, 7617, 7625 [16AP]
———report on fact-finding mission, 5291-5294 [18MR]
———Soviet involvement, 4696-4700 [13MR]
———U.S. policy, 5832
Non-Smokers' Rights Act: enact (H.R. 4546), 6833, 6920 [9AP]
Pennsylania: tribute to Easton high school women's gymnastic team, 8417
Pennsylvania: Northhampton Junior High School, National Science Week, observance, 11479
———Northhampton Junior High School, tribute, 11112
———tourism, 12040
Personal explanation, 29790 [8OC]
Philadelphia, PA: Franklin Institute, National Science Week, observance, 11479
President's Council on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Act: enact (S. 2057), 32249 [16OC]
Professionals' Liability Insurance Reform Act: enact (H.R. 4874), 12023
Public buildings: restrict smoking to designated areas (H.R. 4546), 6833, 6920 [9AP]
Randpere, Kaisa: detention by Soviet Union, 2891 [26FE]
———efforts to emigrate from Soviet Union, 7563
Religion: Slovak Catholic Sokol, assembly 78 and wreath 32, Bethlehem, PA, anniversary, 16985
Romania: disapproving President's recommendation relative to most favored nation status (H. Res. 475), 17963 [29JY]
Social Security Minor and Technical Changes Act: enact (H.R. 2005), conference report, 29783
Soviet Union: detention of Kaisa Randpere, 2891 [26FE]
———efforts of Jews to emigrate, 7563
———involvement in Central America, 4695 [13MR]
———involvement in Nicaragua, 4696-4700 [13MR]
———release of Nicholas Daniloff, 27324 [30SE]
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act: enact (H.R. 2005), conference report, 29783
Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act: enact (H.R. 3129), 22119 [15AU]
Tax Reform Act: enact (H.R. 3838), conference report, 26284 [25SE]
Taxation: deductibility of contributions to individual retirement accounts, 12548 [5JN]
———treatment of withdrawals from individual retirement accounts relative to job training expenses (H.R. 5091), 16254
Terrorism: Libya, 9157
Textile and Apparel Trade Enforcement Act: enact (H.R. 1562), veto, 16660 [16JY], 19374
Torts: standards in liability systems (H.R. 4874), 12023
Votes: position on missed, 29790 [8OC]
Remarks in House relative to
Congressional Record: revise and extend remarks, 2891 [26FE], 4266 [11MR], 4511, 4575 [12MR], 5205 [18MR], 5735, 5825 [20MR], 6833 [9AP], 7527 [15AP], 7616 [16AP], 7889 [17AP], 8211 [21AP], 8407 [22AP], 8475 [23AP], 9713 [7MY], 10988 [15MY], 11446 [20MY], 11945 [22MY], 12548 [5JN], 13265 [11JN], 14076 [17JN], 15462, 15482 [25JN], 15765 [26JN], 16502 [15JY], 16660, 16745 [16JY], 17690 [24JY], 17963, 18009 [29JY], 18378 [31JY], 19374 [6AU], 23668 [17SE], 26284 [25SE], 27324 [30SE], 27550 [1OC], 32268 [16OC], 33156 [17OC]
Special order: granted, 4575 [12MR], 4700 [13MR], 5306 [18MR], 6926 [9AP], 7889 [17AP], 29832 [8OC]
Reports
Committee on Science and Technology, 1497 [4FE]
Foreign Travel Expenditures, 1497 [4FE]
Inside the Sandinista Regime, a Special Investigator's Perspective: (sundry excerpts), 4696 [13MR]
Statements
Disinformation Activities by Nicaraguan Government: Alvaro J. Baldizon (excerpts), 4569 [12MR]
Libyan Support for Nicaraguan Government: Muammar Qaddafi (excerpts), 7616 [16AP]
Romanian Human Rights Violations: David Funderburk (excerpts), 17963 [29JY]
Tables
Backlogged highway authorizations, 22120 [15AU]
Texts of
H.R. 4546, Non-Smokers' Rights Act, 6922 [9AP]
H.R. 5006, Dept. of Transportation highway demonstration project to extend Pennsylvania State route 33, 13430
Tributes
Biery, James S., Sr., 24706
Donley, Edward, 33938
Fuqua, Representative, 27106 [29SE]
Gabriel, George, 4594
Harrity, Anne, 11954
Harrity, Grant E., 11954
Henry, Patrick, 13409
Howells, David M., Sr., 17722
McShea, Joseph, 18041
O'Brien, George M., 18401 [31JY]