BURTON, DAN (a Representative from Indiana)
Addresses
Coast Guard Tribute: Al J. Bernard, E1721
———Ed Barnett, E1721
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
Castro's Blunder, Ernesto F. Betancourt, Washington (DC) Post, E372
Cops Cremated 1,000 as Unidentified, Indian Express (publication), E1394
Cuba Says New U.S. Legislation Has Already Hurt, Reuters (news service), E371
Decade After Massacre—Some Sikhs Find Justice, John F. Burns, New York (NY) Times, E1779
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
Ottawa Still Loves Tyrant, Toronto (Canada) Sun, E371
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
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
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
———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
———observance of National Day, E1649
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
Coast Guard: tribute, E1721
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
———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
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
———anniversary of Sikh nation, E591
———civil liberties violations in Kashmir, E129
———civil liberties violations of Sikhs, E129
———self-determination for the independence of the Sikh nation homeland, Punjab, Khalistan (H. Con. Res. 32), H5549 [23MY], E591
———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
Indianapolis, IN: tribute to Central High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E541
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
LSC: funding, H8179 [23JY]
National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1207
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
Statements
Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: by, E371
Tables
Food in Need of Distribution (FIND) Program services provided to Riverside County, CA, E89
Transcripts
Disappearances in Punjab: Ram Narayan Kumar and Lorenz Skerjanz, E410
Tributes
Blowers, Russell F., E1673
Brown, Russell W., H138 [4JA]
Fazio, Anne N., H138 [4JA]
Jacobs, Representative, E1910
Myers, Representative, E1911