VETERANS

Addresses

Memorial Day: Robert Sniffen, E893 [23MY]

National POW/MIA Recognition Day: Representative Bilirakis, E1627 [17SE]

———Representative Stump, E1634 [18SE]

U.S. Military Academy Commencement: William J. Perry, Sec. of Defense, E1026 [6JN]

Agenda

``Know Your Candidates'' Forum: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 230, S6010 [10JN]

Amendments

American Revolution: mint coins in commemoration of black revolutionary war patriots (H.R. 1776), S12317, S12374 [3OC], H12286 [4OC]

Commission on Service Members and Veterans Transition Assistance: establish (S. 1711), S11744, S11774 [28SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: collection of copayments for provision of medical benefits and insurance company reimbursement (S. 991), S99, S102 [5JA]

———extend certain authorities (H.R. 2353), H901, H902 [25JA]

———making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), H226 [5JA], H335, H336 [9JA]

———making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), disposition of Senate amendment (H. Res. 336), H239 [5JA]

Health: reform and improve eligibility for medical care and services (H.R. 3118), S11732 [28SE], H12111 [28SE]

Income: increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (H.R. 3458), H12121 [28SE]

Analyses

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Disbursement Agreements Relative to Certain Individuals Serving in Medical Facilities (S. 1750), S4976 [13MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Suspension of a Special Pay Agreement for Physicians and Dentists Who Enter Residency Training Programs (S. 1753), S4979 [13MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Terminology Relative to Medical Facility Construction (S. 1749), S4975 [13MY]

Exempt Certain Health Care Professionals in the Dept. of Veterans Affairs From Restrictions on Certain Outside Activities (S. 1752), S4978 [13MY]

Prohibit Dept. of Veterans Affairs Funding for Operation of Golf Courses (S. 2011), S9433 [1AU]

Use of Voluntary Separation Incentives by Dept. of Veterans Affairs Offices Reducing Employment Levels (S. 2151), S11554 [27SE]

Veterans Health Administration Reorganization (S. 1748), S4974 [13MY]

Articles and editorials

Admiral Russell, a Leader and a Gentleman, Dead at 93, S3707 [19AP]

Admiral Russell Gave a Lifetime of Service, S3708 [19AP]

After 50 Years, Freedom Still Special for Ex-POW, E517 [29MR]

America at War, E71 [24JA]

Clinton's Budget Game, S6119 [12JN]

Last Line of Defense, E1562-E1564 [11SE]

Mangum Was Honored With Medals, E1379 [25JY]

New IOM Report Links Agent Orange Exposure to Risk of Birth Defects in Vietnam Vets' Children, S9894 [5SE]

Pentagon Alters Stand on Gulf War Drug Testing, S11623 [28SE]

Saluting the Real Heroes in the Drive for a VA Hospital, H6862 [26JN]

Sun Sets on Homeless Vets Program, S7309 [28JN]

Transport Maghakian Served His Country Well as a Marine, E1620 [17SE]

VA, NASA Chiefs Contradict Clinton Plans for Cuts, S6118 [12JN]

VA Official Warns of Future Iowa Cuts, S9928 [5SE]

We Should Pay Tribute, E1056 [11JN]

Bills and resolutions

Alderson, Wayne T.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2961; H. Con. Res. 143), H1225, H1226 [1FE]

American Battle Monuments Commission: repair and maintenance of war memorials (see H.R. 3248, 3673), H3488 [16AP], H6531 [19JN]

Armed Forces: revise payment of retired pay to former spouses of retired members (see H.R. 3408), H4503 [7MY]

———treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (see H.R. 3521), H5569 [23MY]

Benefits: payment of dependency and indemnity compensation to certain former spouses of veterans dying from service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 3542), H5646 [29MY]

Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation: extend authority to establish commemorative work (see S. 1966; H.R. 3707), S8013 [17JY], H6764 [25JN]

Cecil Field Naval Air Station, FL: transfer jurisdiction over certain lands to Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 3882), H8247 [23JY]

Commission on Service Members and Veterans Transition Assistance: establish (see S. 1711), S4316 [29AP]

Commission on the Future for America's Veterans: establish (see H.R. 4060), H10235 [11SE]

Dept. of Defense: provide compensation to certain Vietnamese who were employed during the Vietnamese Conflict (see H.R. 3668), H6508 [18JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: amend certain terminology relative to medical facility construction (see S. 1749), S4972 [13MY]

———assessment of research and health care services for women veterans (see H.R. 3711), H6764 [25JN]

———authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 3376), H4396 [1MY]

———authorize VA medical centers to retain funds collected for health services provision (see H.R. 2913), H1138 [31JA]

———develop plan for allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 3346), H4109 [25AP]

———develop sharing agreements relative to health care resources (see H.R. 3321, 3561), H4108 [25AP], H5753 [30MY]

———disbursement agreements relative to certain individuals serving in medical facilities (see S. 1750), S4972 [13MY]

———exempt certain health care professionals from restrictions on certain outside activities (see S. 1752), S4972 [13MY]

———expand services at veterans medical centers (see H.R. 3117), H2557 [20MR]

———extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (see S. 2008, 2152; H.R. 3927), S9295 [31JY], S11540 [27SE], H9566 [31JY]

———extend enhanced loan asset sale authority (see H.R. 3459), H5173 [15MY]

———improve benefits for veterans exposed to ionizing radiation (see H.R. 4173), H11229 [25SE]

———improve health care services for women veterans (see H.R. 3713, 3972), H6764 [25JN], H9922 [2AU]

———improve research activities relative to women veterans (see H.R. 3712), H6764 [25JN]

———making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), disposition of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 336), H330 [5JA]

———making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), transmission procedures relative to balanced budget submission (see H. Con. Res. 131), H330 [5JA]

———priority health care to certain veterans exposed to hazardous or radioactive substances (see H.R. 3643), H6413 [13JN]

———prohibit funding for operation of golf courses (see S. 2011), S9428 [1AU]

———provide copies of Board of Veterans' Appeals decisions and protect the right of certain claimant representation (see S. 1751), S4972 [13MY]

———require that educational assistance programs offices be located within the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3036), H1775 [6MR]

———revise ranking process of applicants and limit awards to States for certain construction grants (see H.R. 3722), H6914 [26JN]

———suspend a special pay agreement for physicians and dentists who enter residency training programs (see S. 1753), S4972 [13MY]

———use of voluntary separation incentives by offices reducing employment levels (see S. 2151), S11540 [27SE]

Education: allow enrollment at certain branches or extensions of institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 2851), H330 [5JA]

Employment: strengthen veterans' preference (see H.R. 3938), H9705 [1AU]

———strengthen veterans' preference and increase opportunities (see H.R. 3586), H5934 [5JN]

FAA: compliance with veterans' preference requirements during reductions in force (see H.R. 3593), H6005 [6JN]

FDA: review procedures for funding of certain medical research relative to illnesses suffered by veterans who served in the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3288), H3730 [23AP]

Federal aid programs: eligibility for training and rehabilitation assistance and transfer of certain educational assistance authority (see H.R. 3674), H6531 [19JN]

———improve programs and benefits (see H.R. 3373), H4396 [1MY]

———make permanent alternative teacher certification programs (see H.R. 2868), H774 [23JA]

G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS: designate (see S. 1669; H.R. 3253), S3311 [15AP], H3488 [16AP]

Health: improve health care programs (see H.R. 3950), H9921 [2AU]

———presumption of service connection for certain diseases and disabilities relative to exposure to carbon tetrachloride (see H.R. 2891), H913 [25JA]

———reform and improve eligibility for medical care and services (see S. 1563; H.R. 3118, 3119), S1083 [7FE], H2557 [20MR]

———treatment of cold weather injuries received during military operations (see H.R. 4007), H9924 [2AU]

History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (see S. Con. Res. 61; H. Con. Res. 180), S5567 [23MY], H5501 [22MY]

Homeless: assistance for veterans (see S. 1929), S7302 [28JN]

———housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 4132), H10767 [23SE]

———reintegration assistance for veterans (see H.R. 3611), H6183 [11JN]

Income: extend pay benefits to certain merchant mariners who served during or immediately after World War II (see H.R. 3614), H6183 [11JN]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see S. 1791; H.R. 3458), S5492 [22MY], H5173 [15MY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 4103), H10601 [18SE]

Insurance: improve administration of life insurance programs (see H.R. 2843), H187 [4JA]

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Johnson City, TN: designate (see H.R. 3320), H4108 [25AP]

Japan: treatment of U.S. military and civilian POW's during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 176), H4902 [10MY]

Korean War: mint coins in commemoration of Puerto Ricans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment (see H.R. 3228), H3230 [29MR]

———tribute to Puerto Ricans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment (see H. Con. Res. 159), H3231 [29MR]

Lawyers and attorneys: authorize financial assistance for legal representation in Court of Veterans Appeals proceedings (see H.R. 3493, 3506), H5299 [20MY], H5500 [22MY]

Medicaid: treatment of certain veterans' benefits received by individuals residing in State veterans homes (see S. 2099), S11090 [20SE]

National Cemetery System: redesignate as National Cemetery Administration (see S. 2012), S9428 [1AU]

Persian Gulf Conflict: establish a commission to investigate exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents (see H.R. 4131), H10767 [23SE]

———priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey (see H.R. 3418), H4646 [8MY]

Pittsburgh (U.S.S.): tribute to crew (see H. Res. 534), H11048 [24SE]

POW: provide medical care and disability benefits to civilians forcibly detained by an enemy government or hostile force under wartime conditions (see H.R. 3084), H2315 [14MR]

Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation: establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts (see H.R. 3442), H4902 [10MY]

Small business: increase opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 4080), H10523 [17SE]

Social Security: medicare reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see S. 1639; H.R. 3142, 3151, 4068), S2646 [21MR], H2664, H2665 [21MR], H10385 [12SE]

———medicare reimbursement to Veteran Health Administration (see S. 1786), S5443 [21MY]

———provide enrollment period for medicare and medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 4298), H12174 [28SE]

States: enforcement of veterans' reemployment rights (see H.R. 3538), H5646 [29MY]

Taxation: eliminate double taxation of lump sum separation benefits and compensation for a service-connected disability (see H.R. 3183), H3170 [28MR]

———extend the veterans' adjustable rate mortgage demonstration project (see S. 2057; H.R. 3939), S9967 [5SE], H9705 [1AU]

———treatment of veterans' reemployment rights (see H.R. 3104), H2320 [18MR]

Veterans' Claims Adjudication Commission: extend time for submission of final report (see H.R. 3495), H5379 [21MY]

Veterans Health Administration: establishment of research corporations at VA medical centers (see H.R. 3285), H3730 [23AP]

———reorganization (see S. 1748), S4972 [13MY]

Vietnamese Conflict: award Ranger Tab to certain veterans (see S. 2192), S12303 [3OC]

World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 2995), H1635 [29FE]

———tribute to Filipino veterans (see S. Con. Res. 64; H. Con. Res. 191), S6225 [13JN], H6691 [20JN]

Biographies

Minnesota Hmong Vets Who Are Not Citizens, H2394-H2396 [19MR]

Cost Estimates

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Collection of Copayments for Provision of Medical Benefits and Insurance Company Reimbursement (S. 991): CBO, S105 [5JA]

Essays

What Everyone Should Know About the Unknown Soldier: Candace Shea, E1239 [11JY]

Eulogies

Boorda, Jeremy M.: by Harold Kramer, E994 [4JN]

Letters

Agent Orange Benefits Act: Jesse Brown, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S9302 [31JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs appropriations: Kenneth E. Wolford, American Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam (organization), H1796 [7MR]

———Richard Grant, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), H1796 [7MR]

———Steve Robertson, American Legion, H1797 [7MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida: Jesse Brown, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S11556 [27SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs disbursement agreements relative to certain individuals serving in medical facilities: Jesse Brown, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S4975 [13MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs suspension of a special pay agreement for physicians and dentists who enter residency training programs: Jesse Brown, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S4979 [13MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs terminology relative to medical facility construction: Jesse Brown, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S4975 [13MY]

Exempt certain health care professionals in the Dept. of Veterans Affairs from restrictions on certain outside activities: Jesse Brown, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S4978 [13MY]

G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS: Senator Lott, S10241 [10SE]

Prohibit Dept. of Veterans Affairs funding for operation of golf courses: Jesse Brown, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S9433 [1AU]

Provide copies of Board of Veterans' Appeals decisions and protect the right of certain claimant representation: Jesse Brown, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S4976-S4978 [13MY]

Redesignate National Cemetery System as National Cemetery Administration: Jesse Brown, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S9434 [1AU]

State VA programs funding: John T. Carson, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S9928 [5SE]

———Kristin Waldron, American Legion, S9929 [5SE]

———M. Terry Lipovac, VFW, S9930 [5SE]

———Robert O. Steben, AMVETS, S9930 [5SE]

Tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 230 for efforts relative to city council elections in Aurora, SD: Margaret Allstot, S6010 [10JN]

Use of voluntary separation incentives by Dept. of Veterans Affairs offices reducing employment levels: Jesse Brown, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S11555 [27SE]

VA medical care programs funding: several veterans' organizations, S5145 [16MY]

Veterans Health Administration reorganization: Jesse Brown, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S4974 [13MY]

Veterans' health care: Frederico Juarbe, Jr., VFW, S2291 [19MR]

———GAO, S2291 [19MR]

Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform Act: Independent Budget (organization), H8771 [30JY]

Veterans' health care facilities funding: Frederico Juarbe, Jr., VFW, S9798 [4SE]

VFW Petrella, Repici, Caprionini, and Champion Post 6257 anniversary: Vincent E. Pellegrino, VFW, E596 [22AP]

Memorandums

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Appropriations: Thomas A. McMasters, III, DAV, H1796 [7MR]

Motions

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), H228 [5JA]

Notices

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), transmission procedures relative to balanced budget submission (H. Con. Res. 131), H335 [9JA]

Outlines

Budget resolution effects on veterans' benefits, H6256 [12JN]

Papers

Disclosure of Information Concerning U.S. Personnel Lost in Vietnam: Melvin E. Richmond, Jr., E899-E918 [24MY]

Poems

``Lest We Forget,'' B. Robert Gillis, E1897 [1OC]

``My Brave Young Men,'' Glen Genseal, S7053 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Allwood, NJ: tribute to VFW Allwood Memorial Post 6487, E624 [25AP]

American Battle Monuments Commission: repair and maintenance of war memorials (H.R. 3673), H7552-H7557 [16JY]

American Revolution: mint coins in commemoration of black revolutionary war patriots (H.R. 1776), H10489-H10493 [17SE], H12286-H12290 [4OC]

Appropriations: funding for health and employment programs, E326 [12MR]

Armed Forces: treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (H.R. 3521), E898 [24MY]

AuGres, MI: anniversary of VFW Post 8275, E1596 [12SE]

Baltimore, MD: tribute to Union Memorial Hospital's National Center for Treatment of the Hand and Upper Extremity, E114 [30JA]

Bay View, WI: anniversary of Louis Travis Amvets Post 14, E1710 [26SE]

Benefits: funding levels, E7 [3JA]

———revisions of decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (H.R. 1483), H5311-H5313 [21MY]

Bill of rights (H.R. 549), H10956 [24SE]

Buffalo, NY: dedication of Helen G. Jacob Women's Wellness Center, E111 [30JA]

Calverton National Cemetery: Robert W. Carey Quality Award recipient, E1688 [25SE]

Castleton, NY: anniversary of VFW Post 7337, E791 [14MY]

Cecil Field Naval Air Station, FL: transfer jurisdiction over certain lands to Dept. of Veterans Affairs (H.R. 3882), H8107 [23JY]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Vietnam Memorial Museum, H3734 [24AP]

Clifton, NJ: tribute to VFW Post 7165, E1674 [24SE]

Clinton, President: personal military history, H3828 [25AP]

Cohen, Harold: Distinguished Service Cross recipient, H4787 [9MY]

Colleges and universities: prohibit Federal grants or contracts to institutions that have not submitted veterans hiring report to Dept. of Labor, H7335 [11JY]

Colonial Heights, VA: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 284, E1032 [7JN]

Columbia, TN: tribute to American Legion Post 19, E551 [17AP]

Commission on Service Members and Veterans Transition Assistance: establish (S. 1711), H12122, H12123 [28SE]

Court of Veterans Appeals: funding, H6838, H6839 [25JN]

Cunningham, Representative: references to military service of Representative Patrick Kennedy, H9763 [1AU]

Damascus, MD: anniversary of American Legion Post 171, E271 [5MR]

Dearborn, MI: anniversary of VFW Post 6896, E929 [24MY]

Dept. of Defense: reporting of veteran employment by recipients of Federal contracts or grants, H6387 [13JN]

———use of Montgomery GI Bill as recruitment tool, H7132 [9JY]

Dept. of Labor: Veterans Employment and Training Service funding, H7235, H7236 [10JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical facility projects and leases (H.R. 3376), H5766-H5774 [4JN], E991 [4JN], E1014, E1017 [6JN]

———authorizing appropriations, H1796, H1797, H1798, H1800 [7MR]

———compensation for children of veterans exposed to ionizing radiation (H.R. 2401), E666 [30AP]

———develop plan for allocation of health care resources, H6900, H6901 [26JN]

———expand services at veterans medical centers (H.R. 3117), E403 [21MR]

———extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, H10183, H10185, H10187 [11SE], H10954 [24SE]

———extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (H.R. 3927), E1428 [1AU]

———extend certain authorities (H.R. 2353), H901-H903 [25JA]

———funding, H5239, H5240 [16MY], H6125 [11JN]

———Health Professional Scholarship Program funding, H6806 [25JN]

———improve benefits for veterans exposed to ionizing radiation (H.R. 4173), E1711 [26SE]

———making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), disposition of Senate amendment (H. Res. 336), H189, H226-H240 [5JA]

———making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), transmission procedures relative to balanced budget submission (H. Con. Res. 131), H308 [5JA]

———priority health care to certain veterans exposed to hazardous or radioactive substances (H.R. 3643), H7546-H7552 [16JY], E1304 [17JY]

———revise ranking process of applicants and limit awards to States for certain construction grants (H.R. 3722), E1179 [26JN]

———veterans medical care and Veterans Benefits Administration funding, H6897-H6902 [26JN]

Dornan, Representative: efforts to recognize the achievements of military personnel, H5278 [16MY]

Dothan, AL: establish ambulatory care access point, H5772 [4JN]

East Patchogue, NY: tribute to VFW Post 8300, E1572 [11SE]

Education: allow enrollment at certain branches or extensions of institutions of higher learning (H.R. 2851), E33 [5JA]

Employment: strengthen veterans' preference and increase opportunities, H11210, H11211, H11213 [25SE]

———strengthen veterans' preference and increase opportunities (H.R. 3586), H8762-H8768 [30JY], E1441 [1AU], E1502 [2AU]

———strengthen veterans' preference (H.R. 3938), E1781 [28SE]

Farmington, MO: anniversary of VFW Post 5896, E1029 [7JN]

Federal aid programs: eligibility for training and rehabilitation assistance and transfer of certain educational assistance authority (H.R. 3674), H7557-H7563 [16JY]

———improve programs and benefits, E828 [16MY]

———improve programs and benefits (H.R. 3373), H5251 [16MY], H5313-H5315 [21MY]

Federal employees: implementation of veterans preference procedures in hiring and promoting, H5030, H5032 [14MY]

Fort Myers, FL: authorizing a lease for expansion of a veterans out-patient clinic, H4048 [25AP]

G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS: designate, H5771, H5773 [4JN]

———designate (S. 1669), H10198 [11SE], E1621 [17SE]

Gainesville, GA: outpatient veterans clinic funding, H6861 [26JN]

Ghent, NY: anniversary of VFW Post 5933, E718 [7MY]

Glens Falls, NY: anniversary of Marine Corps League, E1827 [30SE]

Government: disclosure of information concerning U.S. POW/MIA personnel, H8822-H8828 [30JY], H12187 [30SE], E661 [30AP]

———disclosure of information concerning U.S. POW/MIA personnel lost in Vietnam, E899 [24MY]

Greenville, SC: anniversary of Charles Gray Morgan VFW Post, H3621 [18AP]

Guilford, OH: establish national cemetery for veterans, H6805 [25JN]

H. John Heinz III, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Nursing Care Center, Aspinwall, PA: designate, H5773 [4JN], E1017 [6JN]

Hammond, IN: anniversary of Polish Army Veterans Association Post 40, E828 [16MY]

Hanover Township, PA: anniversary of VFW Post 5267, E1798 [28SE]

Health: improve health care programs (H.R. 3950), H9906, H9910-H9912 [2AU]

———reform and improve eligibility for medical care and services, H7509 [12JY]

———reform and improve eligibility for medical care and services (H.R. 3118), H8768-H8776 [30JY], H12111-H12121 [28SE], E1429, E1441 [1AU], E1889, E1891 [1OC]

———reform and improve eligibility for medical care and services (H.R. 3119), E395 [20MR]

Health care professionals: tribute to those working in veterans' hospitals during Government shutdown, H126 [4JA]

Hispanic Americans: tribute to veterans, E1428 [1AU]

History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (H. Con. Res. 180), H11235-H11239 [26SE]

Housing: cap on rent for public and subsidized housing relative to income, H4662-H4689-H4704 [9MY]

Illinois: anniversary of Polish-American War Veterans (organization), E798 [14MY]

Income: increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (H.R. 3458), H7545, H7546 [16JY], H12121 [28SE]

Insurance: allow separating veterans to enroll in Veteran's Group Life Insurance Program or convert to a commercial policy, H5315 [21MY]

———improve administration of life insurance programs (H.R. 2843), E17 [4JA]

———revise and extend insurance coverage for members of retired reserve and ready reserve, H5315 [21MY]

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Johnson City, TN: designate, H5771 [4JN]

Jewish War Veterans: anniversary, E420 [22MR], E610 [24AP], E1921 [4OC]

Jews: tribute to veterans, E348 [13MR]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: disclosure of information concerning U.S. POW/MIA personnel, H11387-H11392 [26SE]

Korean War: tribute to 65th Infantry Regiment, E790 [14MY]

———tribute to those killed in combat, H11595 [27SE]

Korean War Veterans Association: tribute to Long Island, NY, chapter, E1521 [5SE]

Long Beach, CA: Long Beach VA Medical Center funding, H5771, H5774 [4JN]

Long Island, NY: tribute to Jewish War Veterans Three Village Post, E1731 [27SE]

Lyons, IL: anniversary of American Legion Emil Schieve Post, E664 [30AP]

Lyons, NJ: Lyons VA Medical Center funding, H5772 [4JN]

Marquette, MI: funding for repairs to the D.J. Jacobetti home for veterans, H6805 [25JN]

Maryland: Perry Point VA Medical Center funding, H5772 [4JN]

———Perry Point VA Medical Center renovation funding, H6807, H6808 [25JN]

Mechanicville, NY: anniversary of American Legion Post 91, E1639 [18SE]

———anniversary of VFW Post 6328, E1601 [12SE]

Medicare: reimbursement to Military Health Services System, H7210 [10JY]

Memorial Day: observance, H5735 [30MY], E870 [22MY], E893 [23MY], E923, E929 [24MY], E1056 [11JN]

Monuments and memorials: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts (H.R. 3442), E772 [10MY]

Nassau, NY: anniversary of VFW Post 8162, E1419 [31JY]

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day: observance, E1389 [26JY]

National Memorial Day Concert: tribute, E1056 [11JN]

National POW/MIA Recognition Day: observance, E1627 [17SE], E1633, E1637 [18SE], E1666 [19SE]

New York, NY: anniversary of Jewish War Veterans Post 500, E1292 [16JY]

North Essex, NJ: tribute to Jewish War Veterans Post 146, E538 [16AP]

Northport, NY: tribute to POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony, E1584 [11SE]

Oscoda, MI: anniversary of VFW Post 3735, E833 [16MY]

Palos Park, IL: anniversary of VFW Post 4861, E1267 [12JY]

Parkville, MD: anniversary of VFW Post 9083, E707 [6MY]

Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of the end of the war, H1721 [6MR], H1778 [7MR], H2226 [14MR]

———establish a commission to investigate exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents (H.R. 4131), H10764 [23SE]

———funding of certain medical research relative to illnesses suffered by veterans, H11359 [26SE]

———priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey (H.R. 3418), E733 [8MY]

Philippines: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (H.R. 1136), H6401 [13JN]

Pico Rivera, CA: anniversary of VFW Post 7734, E1278 [12JY]

Pittsburgh (U.S.S.): tribute to crew (H. Res. 534), E1677 [24SE]

Programs: cuts, H4050 [25AP]

Red Hook, NY: anniversary of VFW Post 7765, E896 [24MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H8799 [30JY]

Rocky Point, NY: anniversary of American Legion Post 1991, E1202 [27JN]

Saginaw, MI: anniversary of American Legion Post 500, E1022 [6JN]

Schroeder, Representative: clarification of statements about women in history, H1970 [7MR]

Small business: increase opportunities for veterans (H.R. 4080), E1781 [28SE]

Sobanski, Ted and Marion: Polish Legion of American Veterans Heritage Committee Outstanding Couple of the Year Award recipients, E1648 [19SE]

Social Security: medicare reimbursement to Military Health Services System (H.R. 3142), H2844 [26MR]

———medicare reimbursement to Military Health Services System (H.R. 3151), E423 [22MR]

———medicare reimbursement to Military Health Services System (H.R. 580), H2844 [26MR]

States: enforcement of veterans' reemployment rights (H.R. 3538), E1781 [28SE]

Taxation: eliminate double taxation of lump sum separation benefits and compensation for a service-connected disability (H.R. 3183), E486 [28MR]

———treatment of certain contributions relative to veterans' reemployment, H9860 [2AU]

———treatment of veterans' reemployment rights (H.R. 3104), E378 [19MR]

Toledo, OH: anniversary of VFW Post 6909, E935 [29MY]

———tribute to American Legion Post 642, E1922 [4OC]

U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc.: tribute, E804 [15MY]

Veterans of Underage Military Service, Inc.: tribute, E221 [28FE]

VFW: anniversary of Miles A. Suarez post 711, E642 [25AP]

Vietnam: disclosure of information concerning U.S. POW/MIA personnel, H11387-H11392 [26SE]

Wilkes Barre, PA: anniversary of American Legion Post 837, E1686 [25SE]

Wilkes-Barre, PA: veterans' medical center funding, H6943 [26JN]

World War II: anniversary, E71 [24JA]

———anniversary of German attack on U.S. amphibious assault force during Exercise Tiger, E653 [25AP]

———tribute to 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion, E1876 [30SE]

———tribute to Filipino veterans, H6401 [13JN]

———tribute to Filipino veterans (H. Con. Res. 191), H8627-H8629 [29JY], E1139 [20JN], E1407, E1409, E1410, E1411 [30JY]

———tribute to merchant marines, E1626 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

American Revolution: mint coins in commemoration of black revolutionary war patriots (H.R. 1776), S12374-S12376 [3OC]

———mint coins in commemoration of black revolutionary war patriots (S. 953), S1279 [20FE], S1531 [5MR]

Appropriations: funding for health programs, S2290, S2292 [19MR]

Aurora, SD: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 230 for efforts relative to city council elections, S6010 [10JN]

Baker, Vernon J.: Medal of Honor recipient, S5205 [16MY]

Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation: extend authority to establish commemorative work (S. 1966), S8023 [17JY]

China-Burma-India Veterans Association: tribute to Nevada chapter, S3426 [17AP]

Commission on Service Members and Veterans Transition Assistance: establish (S. 1711), S4317 [29AP], S11774-S11794 [28SE]

Dept. of Defense: establish wage scale for hazardous duty, S10977, S10978 [19SE], S11061-S11064 [20SE]

———provide compensation to certain Vietnamese who were employed during the Vietnamese Conflict, S6439-S6443 [19JN], S7969 [17JY]

———uniformed services treatment facilities reform, S6487 [19JN], S7524 [10JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: amend certain terminology relative to medical facility construction (S. 1749), S4975 [13MY]

———anniversary of VA Voluntary Service, S5613 [23MY]

———Board of Veterans' Appeals claims processing, S9732, S9733 [3SE]

———collection of copayments for provision of medical benefits and insurance company reimbursement (S. 991), S102-S108 [5JA]

———disbursement agreements relative to certain individuals serving in medical facilities (S. 1750), S4975 [13MY]

———exempt certain health care professionals from restrictions on certain outside activities (S. 1752), S4978 [13MY]

———extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, S9878-S9897, S9901, S9933, S9934, S9955 [5SE], S10019 [6SE]

———extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (S. 2008), S9300-S9304 [31JY]

———extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (S. 2152), S11556 [27SE]

———extend certain authorities (H.R. 2353), S563-S566 [30JA]

———extend certain authorities (H.R. 2353), insert S. 991 language in lieu, S108 [5JA]

———funding, S4684 [3MY], S4988 [14MY], S6117-S6119, S6120 [12JN]

———funding for State VA programs, S9954 [5SE]

———health care facilities funding, S9797, S9798, S9820 [4SE]

———improve benefits for veterans exposed to ionizing radiation (H.R. 4173), S12133-S12136 [1OC]

———James H. Quillen School of Medicine funding, S9720, S9721 [3SE]

———making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), transmission procedures relative to balanced budget submission (H. Con. Res. 131), S89-S96 [5JA]

———making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), transmission procedures relative to balanced budget submission (H. Con. Res. 131), unanimous-consent agreement, S86 [5JA]

———making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), unanimous-consent agreement, S86 [5JA]

———medical care programs funding relative to increase in corporate tax rates, S5152-S5158 [16MY]

———medical care programs funding relative to reduction of welfare benefits, S5143-S5151, S5175 [16MY]

———prohibit funding for operation of golf courses (S. 2011), S9432 [1AU]

———provide copies of Board of Veterans' Appeals decisions and protect the right of certain claimant representation (S. 1751), S4976 [13MY]

———suspend a special pay agreement for physicians and dentists who enter residency training programs (S. 1753), S4978 [13MY]

———use of voluntary separation incentives by offices reducing employment levels (S. 2151), S11553 [27SE]

Fort Sill, OK: transfer land to Dept. of Veterans Affairs for use as a national cemetery, S6503 [19JN]

G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS: designate (S. 1669), S10240-S10243 [10SE]

Government: disclosure of information concerning U.S. POW/MIA personnel, S1380 [28FE]

Health: reform and improve eligibility for medical care and services (H.R. 3118), S11642-S11658 [28SE]

———reform and improve eligibility for medical care and services (S. 1563), S1083 [7FE], S3494 [17AP]

———research on health effects of individuals exposed to agent orange, S2098 [14MR]

History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (S. Con. Res. 61), S5602 [23MY]

Homeless: assistance for veterans (S. 1929), S7307 [28JN]

Immigration: veterans health care eligibility, S4386 [30AP]

Income: increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (H.R. 3458), insert language of S. 1791 in lieu, S11461 [26SE]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (S. 1791), S5495 [22MY], S11460-S11462 [26SE]

Iowa: tribute to Civil War veterans, S7057 [26JN]

Jewish War Veterans: anniversary, S4809 [7MY]

Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center, Walla Walla, WA: designate, S2171 [15MR], S2233 [18MR], S2279 [19MR]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: disclosure of information concerning U.S. POW/MIA personnel, S3121 [28MR]

Louden, NH: tribute to American Legion Post 88, S8380 [19JY]

Medicaid: treatment of certain veterans' benefits received by individuals residing in State veterans homes (S. 2099), S11091 [20SE]

Medicare: reimbursement to Military Health Services System, S4952 [9MY]

Moreland, Charlotte: Vietnam Veterans of America (organization) Congressional Staffer of the Year award recipient, S7676 [10JY]

National cemeteries: protect and preserve land adjacent to the Los Angeles National Cemetery, S9724, S9725 [3SE]

National Cemetery System: redesignate as National Cemetery Administration (S. 2012), S9433 [1AU]

National D-Day Memorial: designate, S6488 [19JN]

National POW/MIA Recognition Day: observance, S11102, S11105 [20SE]

Nicholas G. Beram Veterans' Association: anniversary, S12286 [3OC]

Persian Gulf Conflict: disclosure of cause of adverse health symptoms exhibited by veterans, S3426 [17AP]

———establish a commission to investigate exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents (H.R. 4131), S11623 [28SE]

———research and health benefits relative to illnesses of veterans attributed to service during conflict, S6835, S6836 [25JN], S7970 [17JY]

Rivers, Ruben: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor, S4590 [2MY]

Shade, Sharon: VA Licensed Practicing Nurse of the Year award recipient, S9443 [1AU]

Social Security: medicare reimbursement to Military Health Services System, S7996 [17JY]

———medicare reimbursement to Military Health Services System (S. 1639), S2657 [21MR]

———medicare reimbursement to Veteran Health Administration (S. 1786), S5447 [21MY]

Springfield, IL: dedication of new Korean War Memorial, S7053 [26JN]

States: funding for State VA programs, S9927-S9932 [5SE]

Taxation: extend the veterans' adjustable rate mortgage demonstration project (S. 2057), S9967, S9968 [5SE]

Travis AFB, CA: Travis VA Hospital funding, S9945 [5SE]

Veterans Health Administration: reorganization (S. 1748), S4974 [13MY]

Wayland, MI: anniversary of VFW Post 7581, S5615 [23MY]

World War II: anniversary of D-Day, S6011 [10JN]

———tribute to African American Medal of Honor recipients, S6508 [19JN], S7277 [28JN]

———tribute to Filipino veterans (S. Con. Res. 64), S6243, S6244 [13JN], S8060 [17JY]

Reports

Association Between Specific Health Problems and Exposure to Herbicides: National Academy of Sciences, S9303 [31JY]

Veterans and Agent Orange—Health Effects of Herbicides Used in Vietnam: National Academy of Sciences, S2099 [14MR]

Reports filed

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3376) (H. Rept. 104-574), H5051 [14MY]

Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 134, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 336) (H. Rept. 104-448), H330 [5JA]

Increase Service-Connected Disability Benefits for Veterans and Survivors: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3458) (H. Rept. 104-647), H7105 [27JN]

Medicare Reimbursement to Military Health Services System: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3142) (H. Rept. 104-837), H11228 [25SE]

Priority Health Care to Certain Veterans Exposed to Hazardous or Radioactive Substances: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3643) (H. Rept. 104-648), H7105 [27JN]

Reform and Improve Veterans Eligibility for Medical Care and Services: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3118) (H. Rept. 104-690), H8029 [18JY]

Repair and Maintenance of War Memorials by the American Battle Monuments Commission: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3673) (H. Rept. 104-649), H7105 [27JN]

Strengthen Veterans' Preference and Increase Employment Opportunities: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3586) (H. Rept. 104-675), H7532 [12JY]

Tribute to Individuals Who Served the U.S. During the Period Known as the Cold War: Committee on National Security (House) (H. Con. Res. 180) (H. Rept. 104-804), H10523 [17SE]

Veterans Benefits Decision Revisions Based on Clear and Unmistakable Error: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 1483) (H. Rept. 104-571), H4901 [10MY]

Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act: Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate) (S. 1711) (S. Rept. 104-371), S11168 [24SE]

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act: Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate) (S. 1791) (S. Rept. 104-367), S10075 [9SE]

Veterans Eligibility for Training and Rehabilitation Assistance and Transfer of Certain Educational Assistance Authority: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3674) (H. Rept. 104-650), H7105 [27JN]

Veterans Health Care Management and Contracting Flexibility Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 1359) (S. Rept. 104-372), S11426 [26SE]

Veterans Programs and Benefits Improvements: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3373) (H. Rept. 104-572), H4901 [10MY]

Resolutions by organizations

Veterans of Underage Military Service, Inc. tribute: Virginia General LS deg.Chi You; Patr; VA, E221 [28FE]

Statements

Merchant Marine Role During World War II: Sollie Hakam, E1626 [17SE]

Veterans Benefits: Bernard Way, United War Veterans Council of New York County, E7 [3JA]

Veterans Exposed to Ionizing Radiation: Joseph A. Violante, DAV, S12134-S12136 [1OC]

Summaries

Agent Orange Benefits Act (S. 2008), S9302 [31JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Authorities Extension (H.R. 2353), S565 [30JA]

Uniformed Services Treatment Facilities Reform, S6487 [19JN]

Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act (S. 1711), S11780-S11784 [28SE]

Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform Act (H.R. 3118), S11646-S11653 [28SE]

Testimonies

Homeless Veterans Assistance: Ronald W. Drach, S7308 [28JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 131, transmission procedures of H.J. Res. 134, Dept. of Veterans Affairs continuing appropriations, relative to balanced budget submission, H231 [5JA]

H. Con. Res. 180, tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war, H11236 [26SE]

H. Con. Res. 191, tribute to Filipino World War II veterans, H8627 [29JY], E1139 [20JN]

H. Res. 336, disposition of Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 134, Dept. of Veterans Affairs continuing appropriations, H226 [5JA], H335 [9JA]

H.R. 1483, veterans benefits decision revisions based on clear and unmistakable error, H5311 [21MY]

H.R. 1776, U.S. Commemorative Coin Act, H10489 [17SE], H12286-H12289 [4OC]

H.R. 2353, extend certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs authorities, S108 [5JA], S563 [30JA]

H.R. 3118, Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform Act, H8768-H8770 [30JY]

H.R. 3373, veterans programs and benefits improvements, H5313 [21MY]

H.R. 3376, Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical facility projects' and leases' authorization, H5766-H5768 [4JN]

H.R. 3458, Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act, S11461 [26SE], H7545 [16JY]

H.R. 3586, Veterans' Employment Opportunities Act, H8762-H8764 [30JY]

H.R. 3643, priority health care to certain veterans exposed to hazardous or radioactive substances, H7546-H7549 [16JY]

H.R. 3673, repair and maintenance of war memorials, H7553 [16JY]

H.R. 3674, veterans eligibility for training and rehabilitation assistance and transfer of certain educational assistance authority, H7557-H7559 [16JY]

S. 991, Dept. of Veterans Affairs collection of copayments for provision of medical benefits and insurance company reimbursement, S107 [5JA]

S. 1639, medicare reimbursement to Military Health Services System, S2658 [21MR]

S. 1669, G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS, S10242 [10SE], H10198 [11SE]

S. 1711, Commission on Service Members and Veterans Transition Assistance, S4317 [29AP]

S. 1711, Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act, S11786-S11794 [28SE], H12123-H12131 [28SE]

S. 1748, Veterans Health Administration reorganization, S4974 [13MY]

S. 1749, amend certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs terminology relative to medical facility construction, S4975 [13MY]

S. 1750, Dept. of Veterans Affairs disbursement agreements relative to certain individuals serving in medical facilities, S4975 [13MY]

S. 1751, Dept. of Veterans Affairs provide copies of Board of Veterans' Appeals decisions and protect the right of certain claimant representation, S4976 [13MY]

S. 1752, exempt certain health care professionals in the Dept. of Veterans Affairs from restrictions on certain outside activities, S4978 [13MY]

S. 1753, Dept. of Veterans Affairs suspension of a special pay agreement for physicians and dentists who enter residency training programs, S4979 [13MY]

S. 1791, Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act, S5496 [22MY]

S. 1929, homeless veterans assistance, S7308 [28JN]

S. 2008, Agent Orange Benefits Act, S9301 [31JY]

S. 2011, prohibit Dept. of Veterans Affairs funding for operation of golf courses, S9432 [1AU]

S. 2012, redesignate National Cemetery System as National Cemetery Administration, S9433 [1AU]

S. 2151, use of voluntary separation incentives by Dept. of Veterans Affairs offices reducing employment levels, S11553 [27SE]

S. 2152, extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, S11556 [27SE]

S. Con. Res. 61, tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war, S5601 [23MY]

S. Con. Res. 64, tribute to Filipino World War II veterans, S6243 [13JN], S8060 [17JY]

Tributes

Kerry, Senator, S4185 [25AP]