BURTON, DAN (a Representative from Indiana)

Addresses

Coast Guard Tribute: Al J. Bernard, E1721 [26SE]

———Ed Barnett, E1721 [26SE]

Amendments offered by, to

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3540), H5754 [30MY], H5818 [4JN], H5861, H5863, H5878, H5906 [5JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act, H1490 [28FE]

Articles and editorials

Campaign Fund-Raiser Admits Guilt, Jim Hanker and Mark Matthews, Baltimore (MD) Sun, E796 [14MY]

Castro's Blunder, Ernesto F. Betancourt, Washington (DC) Post, E372 [14MR]

Cops Cremated 1,000 as Unidentified, Indian Express (publication), E1394 [29JY]

Cuba Says New U.S. Legislation Has Already Hurt, Reuters (news service), E371 [14MR]

Decade After Massacre—Some Sikhs Find Justice, John F. Burns, New York (NY) Times, E1779 [28SE]

Democrat Guilty of Laundering Contributions, Mary Pemberton, Washington (DC) Times, H5549 [23MY]

Ex-Envoy Denies U.S. Campaign Tie, P.B. Chandra, H5550 [23MY]

First Lady's Prints on Document, Magazine Says, Susan Schmidt, Washington (DC) Post, H4167 [30AP]

Leaving the Gang Behind, Lauralee Ortiz, Palm Springs (CA) Desert Sun, E89 [25JA]

Ottawa Still Loves Tyrant, Toronto (Canada) Sun, E371 [14MR]

Telltale Fingerprints? Newsweek (publication), H4167 [30AP]

U.S. Concern on Embassy Political Role, Aziz Haniffa, H5550 [23MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced by

Aviation: require use of animals at airports for detection of certain explosive devices (see H.R. 3896), H8556 [25JY]

Beacon (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3914), H8635 [29JY]

Western Atlantic (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3913), H8635 [29JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced by, as cosponsor

American Revolution: mint coins in commemoration of black revolutionary war patriots (see H.R. 1776), H5052 [14MY]

Budget: reform process (see H.R. 4285), H12173 [28SE]

Business and industry: ensure competitiveness of textile and apparel industry (see H.R. 3654), H10721 [19SE]

———ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 3277), H12301 [4OC]

California: settlement of issues and claims relative to trust lands of the Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians (see H.R. 3640), H6413 [13JN]

Cambodia: human rights situation (see H. Res. 345), H913 [25JA]

China, People's Republic of: increased tariffs relative to intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3421), H5501 [22MY]

———membership in World Trade Organization relative to protection of intellectual property rights (see H. Res. 429), H5288 [16MY]

———most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 182), H6414 [13JN]

———most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 3569), H5817 [4JN]

———oppose assistance by international financial institutions (see H.R. 3577), H6117 [10JN]

———prohibit importation of goods produced, manufactured, or exported by the Army or any defense industrial trading company (see H.R. 3684), H6690 [20JN]

China, Republic of: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 138), H1226 [1FE]

———membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 490), H10525 [17SE]

———tribute on the occasion of first Presidential election (see H. Con. Res. 154), H2867 [26MR]

———U.S. policy on regional stability and defense (see H. Con. Res. 148), H1985 [7MR]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see H.J. Res. 159), H1225 [1FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 2270), H5299 [20MY]

Crime: national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see H.R. 2992), H1635 [29FE]

Dept. of Defense: early deferred annuities for certain employees who are separated from service due to defense base closures (see H.R. 3279), H4119 [29AP]

———restore missing person status to certain civilian and contractor employees (see H.R. 4000), H9923 [2AU]

Education: express disapproval of the National Center for History in the Schools standards for teaching U.S. and world history (see H. Res. 348), H913 [25JA]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 3211), H7154 [9JY]

———safety-sensitive functions relative to individuals that abuse controlled substances (see H.R. 4017), H9924 [2AU]

Endangered species: protect private property rights relative to economic losses from critical habitat designations (see H.R. 3862), H8094 [22JY]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 3391), H10602 [18SE]

Executive Office of the President: applicability of certain laws (see H.R. 3452), H5052 [14MY]

FAA: establish as an independent agency (see H.R. 2276), H1986 [7MR]

Families and domestic relations: protect parental rights (see H.R. 1946), H5753 [30MY]

FDA: approval process and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 3199), H3229 [29MR]

———facilitate the development and approval process for medical devices (see H.R. 3201), H3229 [29MR]

Foreign policy: endorse adoption of European Parliament resolution supporting efforts by Republic of China at joining the community of nations (see H. Con. Res. 212), H10430 [16SE]

Foreign trade: impose sanctions on foreign persons exporting petroleum products, natural gas, or related technology to Iran (see H.R. 3107), H2466 [19MR]

———imposition of trade sanctions on countries which threaten the U.S. policy on the reduction and interdiction of illicit drugs (see H.R. 3023), H1986 [7MR]

Goals 2000—Educate America Act: repeal (see H.R. 4105), H10601 [18SE]

Health: prohibit interference between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 2976), H2124 [12MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mothers and newborn infants following birth (see H.R. 3226), H5570 [23MY]

House Rules: require drug testing of Members (see H. Res. 510), H12263 [2OC]

Housing: State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see H.R. 3385), H7260 [10JY]

Labor unions: ensure that employees paying mandatory dues may object to the use of their dues for noncollective-bargaining activities (see H.R. 3580), H7154 [9JY]

Lebanon: withdrawal of Syrian military (see H. Con. Res. 190), H6532 [19JN]

Lobbyists: prohibit use of funds by Federal agencies to lobby for or against any legislative proposal (see H.R. 3078), H2224 [13MR]

Madison, James: mint coins in commemoration of 250th anniversary of birth (see H.R. 1684), H2224 [13MR]

Marriage: define and protect institution (see H.R. 3396), H4801 [9MY]

Medicare: oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 2489), H3231 [29MR]

Metric system: conversion requirements (see H.R. 2779), H1325 [27FE]

Mexico: make foreign aid conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.J. Res. 162), H1986 [7MR]

Motor vehicles: establish national requirements for the titling and registration of salvage of certain rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 2900), H3231 [29MR]

———remove limitations on maximum driving and on-duty time of utility vehicle operators and drivers (see H.R. 3480), H8248 [23JY]

NAFTA: withdrawal (see H.R. 2651), H331 [5JA]

National security: national missile defense system (see H.R. 3144), H4303 [30AP]

———policy (see H. Con. Res. 100), H5754 [30MY]

New, Michael: reverse court-martial relative to refusal to wear U.N. uniform insignia (see H. Con. Res. 134), H913 [25JA]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 3024, 4281), H1774 [6MR], H12173 [28SE]

Railroads: improve safety at grade crossings (see H.R. 3000), H1635 [29FE]

Roads and highways: construction funding (see H.R. 3775), H7260 [10JY]

Russia: protection of freedom of the press and freedom of expression (see H. Con. Res. 95), H914 [25JA]

Sierra Leone: elections (see H. Con. Res. 160), H4647 [8MY]

Sports: use of instant replay for officiating in professional sporting events (see H.R. 3096), H2315 [14MR]

Taxation: establish flat tax rates for individuals and businesses (see H.R. 2060), H2713 [22MR]

———establish flat tax rates for individuals and businesses, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2060), H3650 [18AP]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 3467), H5287 [16MY]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 3783), H8375 [24JY]

Television: reservation of time for family-oriented programming (see H. Res. 484), H8029 [18JY]

Veterans: strengthen veterans' preference and increase employment opportunities (see H.R. 3586), H6286 [12JN]

White House Travel Office: relief of individuals terminated from employment (see H.R. 2894, 2937), H1139 [31JA], H1224 [1FE]

World War II: mint coins in commemoration of 50th anniversary of the Marshall Plan and of George C. Marshall (see H.R. 1406), H10040 [4SE]

Letters

Puerto Rico self-determination: by, S9557 [2AU], E299 [6MR]

Return of manuscript of book by former FBI agent Gary W. Aldrich to the White House: John E. Collingwood, FBI, H11040 [24SE]

Lists

Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1207 [27JN]

Press releases

Indian Embassy Caught Red-Handed—Fund Raiser Admits Illegally Laundering Political Contributions: Council of Khalistan, H5551 [23MY]

Worse Than a Genocide, Says Indian Supreme Court: Council of Khalistan, E1394 [29JY]

Remarks by, on

AID: funding, H5861, H5862, H5863, H5864, H5865, H5866 [5JN]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.R. 3019), conference report, H4085 [25AP]

Arkansas: conviction of defendants involved with Whitewater Estates development and Madison Guaranty, H5626, H5628 [29MY]

Armed Forces: state of overall defense preparedness, H4169 [30AP]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, E608 [24AP]

———blockade by Turkey, H5882, H5883 [5JN]

Aviation: require use of animals at airports for detection of certain explosive devices (H.R. 3896), H8524 [25JY], H8562 [26JY]

Bunning, Representative: tribute on election to Baseball Hall of Fame, H1720 [6MR]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 182), H7007 [27JN]

China, Republic of: elections, E464 [27MR]

———observance of National Day, E1649 [19SE]

Clinton, President and Hillary Rodham: investigation of involvement in Whitewater Estates development and Madison Guaranty, H4167 [30AP], H4880 [10MY], H5626, H5628 [29MY], H6481 [18JN]

Coachella Valley, CA: tribute to Boys and Girls Club, E89 [25JA]

Coast Guard: tribute, E1721 [26SE]

Committee on International Relations (House): funding for investigation of U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (H. Res. 417), H4552, H4556, H4557 [8MY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 104th Congress, H11377, H11379 [26SE]

———constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159), H3293 [15AP]

Cuba: strengthen international economic sanctions and support transition to democratically elected government (H.R. 927), H1280 [27FE]

———strengthen international economic sanctions and support transition to democratically elected government (H.R. 927), conference report, H1738, H1743, H1744 [6MR], E371 [14MR]

———strengthen international economic sanctions and support transition to democratically elected government (H.R. 927), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 370), H1731 [6MR]

———U.S. response to downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1280 [27FE]

DEA: funding, H8191 [23JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: making appropriations (H.R. 3814), H8179, H8191 [23JY]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, H5188, H5264 [16MY], H10439 [17SE]

Employment: payment of wages to individuals who use employer-owned vehicles (H.R. 1227), consideration (H. Res. 440), H5434 [22MY]

Executive Office of the President: acquisition of FBI background reports on former Republican officials, H6633 [20JN]

———allegations made in book by former FBI agent Gary W. Aldrich, H11040-H11044 [24SE]

FAA: establish as an independent agency (H.R. 2276), H2067 [12MR]

Families and domestic relations: promote adoption of minority children (H.R. 3286), H4813 [10MY]

———promote adoption of minority children (H.R. 3286), consideration (H. Res. 428), H4771 [9MY]

Foreign aid: limit to countries that restrict the delivery of U.S. humanitarian assistance to other countries, H5882, H5883 [5JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3540), H5861, H5862, H5863, H5864, H5865, H5866, H5878, H5882, H5883, H5904, H5905, H5906, H5907, H5908, H5909, H5910, H5911, H5913, H5916 [5JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3540), consideration (H. Res. 445), H5830 [5JN]

Foreign trade: U.S. deficit, H1279 [27FE]

Gadhia, Lalit H.: handling of political contributions from the Indian Embassy, H5549 [23MY]

Government: provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration (H. Res. 440), H5434 [22MY]

Haiti: allocation of foreign aid relative to investigation into certain murders, H5878 [5JN]

India: anniversary of Golden Temple Massacre, E949 [30MY]

———anniversary of Sikh nation, E591 [19AP]

———civil liberties violations in Kashmir, E129 [1FE], E587 [19AP], E796 [14MY]

———civil liberties violations of Sikhs, E129 [1FE], E410 [21MR], E1300 [17JY], E1394 [29JY], E1552 [10SE], E1778 [28SE]

———self-determination for the independence of the Sikh nation homeland, Punjab, Khalistan (H. Con. Res. 32), H5549 [23MY], E591 [19AP], E949 [30MY]

———suspend developmental assistance relative to human rights violations, H5906, H5907, H5908, H5909, H5910, H5911, H5913, H5916 [5JN]

———suspend developmental assistance relative to human rights violations (H.R. 1425), H5549 [23MY], E591 [19AP], E949 [30MY]

Indianapolis, IN: tribute to Central High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E541 [16AP]

Law enforcement: monitoring of telecommunication activities, H2169, H2171 [13MR]

Lawrence, IN: tribute to Lawrence Central High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E661 [30AP]

LSC: funding, H8179 [23JY]

National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1207 [27JN]

Native Americans: exempt certain adoption and child custody proceedings from coverage under the Indian Child Welfare Act, H4813 [10MY]

Parliamentary inquiry, H5866 [5JN]

Puerto Rico: repeal of certain corporate tax credits, H5434 [22MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H11377, H11379 [26SE]

Taxation: treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 3286), H4813 [10MY]

———treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 3286), consideration (H. Res. 428), H4771 [9MY]

Terrorism: improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (H.R. 1710), H2564 [21MR]

———improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (H.R. 2703), H2169, H2171 [13MR]

———U.S. policy (H.R. 3953), consideration (H. Res. 508), H9885 [2AU]

Turkey: restrict U.S. assistance relative to acknowledgement of Armenian genocide and honoring of victims, H5904, H5905 [5JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H10168 [10SE]

Special order: granted, H185 [4JA], H670 [24JN], H1323 [27FE], H1714 [5MR], H2121 [12MR], H2866 [26MR], H3580 [17AP], H3657 [22AP], H4299 [30AP], H4428 [6MY], H4900 [10MY], H5563 [23MY], H5644 [29MY], H6114 [10JN], H7530 [12JY], H7655 [16JY], H8091 [22JY], H8634 [29JY], H10427 [16SE], H10521 [17SE], H11524 [27SE]

Reports

Medical Report on Dr. Jagjit Singh Chohan: D.M. Forrest, Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, E1300 [17JY]

Statements

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: by, E371 [14MR]

Tables

Food in Need of Distribution (FIND) Program services provided to Riverside County, CA, E89 [25JA]

Transcripts

Disappearances in Punjab: Ram Narayan Kumar and Lorenz Skerjanz, E410 [21MR]

Tributes

Blowers, Russell F., E1673 [24SE]

Brown, Russell W., H138 [4JA]

Fazio, Anne N., H138 [4JA]

Jacobs, Representative, E1910 [3OC]

Myers, Representative, E1911 [3OC]