BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY related term(s) Corporations

Addresses

Adapting to a Revolution—The Challenges Facing Energy Companies in the 21st Century: Phillip J. Carroll, Shell Oil Co., E476-E478 [13MR]

Business Crime Goes International: Dick Thornburgh, S5575-S5577 [12JN]

Calling World Leaders To Action To Address the New Roles and Responsibilities of the Global Corporation in the New Century: Tadahiro Sekimoto, NEC Corp., E2196 [7NO]

Defense Industry Consolidation—Where Do We Go From Here? Bernard L. Schwartz, E2060-E2062 [23OC]

Four Points of the Compass—Restoring America's Sense of Direction: Balint Vazsonyi, E278 [13FE]

International Trade—Working Hard To Stay Ahead of the Game: J. Lawrence Wilson, Rohm and Haas Co., E1090 [3JN]

Making a Case for Diversity in the Sciences: Walter E. Massey, E503-E505 [18MR]

Minimum Wage Level: Bill Dauster, E2223 [8NO]

Opportunity Always Comes Accompanied by Obligations: Roberto C. Goizueta, E2032 [21OC]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Multilateral Investment Agreement: William Witherell, E1777 [17SE]

Preparing for Competition in a Deregulated Telecommunications Market: Joel I. Klein, S7675 [17JY]

U.S.-China Policy—Seeking a Balance: Sam Nunn, S833-S835 [30JA]

Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Bi-Annual Dinner: John T. Hazel, Jr., S5082-S5084 [23MY]

Amendments

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), H10803 [13NO]

Bankruptcy: prohibit courts from reducing property tax liens earmarked for education and allow child support claimants to access exempt assets (S. 1149), S11499 [30OC]

China, People's Republic of: political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (S. 810), S6198 [24JN]

Courts: product liability reform (S. 648), S5629 [12JN], S11206 [24OC]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 8), S569 [21JA]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H1138, H1140, H1141, H1144, H1146 [19MR]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4332, S4396, S4397, S4398 [13MY], S4491, S4492, S4493, S4495, S4496 [14MY], S4613, S4614 [15MY], S5220, S5221, S5247, S5265, S5267, S5268 [3JN], S5278 [4JN]

Eximbank: reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8200, H8202, H8205 [30SE], H8373, H8377, H8380, H8381 [6OC]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), S9435 [16SE], S11573 [31OC]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11601 [3NO], S11730, S11780, S11781, S11782 [5NO], S11849, S11883, S11885, S11887, S11888 [6NO], S12110, S12183 [8NO]

NIST: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), H1806 [24AP]

SBA: reauthorize programs (S. 1139), S9023 [9SE], S11516, S11553 [31OC]

Taxation: State authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees (H.R. 1953), S10441 [6OC]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), S12619, S12681 [13NO]

Analyses

Congressional Approval and Implementation of Shipbuilding Trade Agreement (S. 1216), S12650 [13NO]

Copyright Term Extension Act (S. 505), S2683 [20MR]

Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor Act Reauthorization (S. 1462), S12129 [8NO]

Digital Era Copyright Enhancement Act (H.R. 3048), E2353 [13NO]

Electric Consumers Protection Act (S. 237), S869-S871 [30JA]

Encourage Cleanup of Brownfield Sites and Creation of Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities (S. 235), S859 [30JA]

Ending Double Standards for Stock Options Act (S. 576), S3204 [15AP]

Freedom From Government Competition Act (S. 314), S1311 [12FE]

HUBZone Act (S. 208), S733 [28JA]

Internet Tax Freedom Act (S. 442), S2284 [13MR]

Joint Tax Committee Distribution Tables Produce Misleading Results: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, S6028 [20JN]

Northern Mariana Islands Covenant Implementation Act (S. 1275), S10653 [8OC]

Placing Restraints on Tobacco's Endangerment of Children and Teens (PROTECT) Act (S. 1530), S12585-S12590 [13NO]

Responsible Borrower Protection Bankruptcy Act (H.R. 2500), E1801 [18SE]

Small Business Lawsuit Abuse Protection Act (S. 836), S5348 [5JN]

Trade Agreement Implementation Reform Act (S. 253), S896 [30JA]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 1026, Eximbank reauthorization, S11574 [31OC], H8397 [6OC]

Articles and editorials

Alcohol Sales to Minors Targeted—170 of 294 Businesses Sold to Teen Testers, S8083 [24JY]

America Online Backs Off Plan To Give Out Phone Numbers, H5810 [25JY]

America's Hong Kong, E1101 [4JN]

AOL Will Share Users' Numbers for Telemarketing, H5809 [25JY]

As Options Proliferate, Investors Question Effect on Bottom Line, S3204-S3206 [15AP]

Best Tax-Cut Proposal Appears To Face Roadblock in Congress, E1263 [19JN]

Boeing Responds to European Commission Recommendations, H5453 [17JY]

Breaking the Law—Business as Usual, E236 [12FE]

Building Bridges Between Communities, E608 [9AP]

Business Competition From Government, S3935 [5MY]

Busted Flush, H403 [10FE]

CAFE Society, S2219 [12MR]

Camel Clubbing, E1559 [30JY]

Campaign Finance—A ``Poison Pill'', S10390 [6OC]

Cash-Short Schools Need Nike More Than Twain, H924 [12MR]

Clean Air Rules—Taking a Bite Out of All Paychecks?, E1590 [1AU]

Comp Time's Time Has Come, S4514 [15MY]

Congress Should Act on Northern Marianas, E797 [30AP]

Consolidation Yea or Nay, S2052 [10MR]

Consumers First, S11643 [4NO]

Contending Over Capital Gains Cuts, S5967 [19JN]

CPA Group To Issue Guidelines on Costs of Year 2000 Bug, S12190 [8NO]

Current Status of European Commission Negotiations, H5452 [17JY]

Day the World Shuts Down, S5269 [3JN]

Disney Chief May Reap $771 Million From Stock Options, S3206 [15AP]

Dissecting the Jones Act, S2795 [7AP]

Dow Chemical Co. Anniversary, E1022 [22MY]

Dow Honors Jennison Partnership, E1023 [22MY]

8,500 Delphi Workers Strike in Warren, Cite Mexico Threat, H2580 [13MY]

Encryption Bill—Federal Exercise in Self-Deception, E1320 [25JN]

Ending Banana Inanity, S3973 [5MY]

``Environmental Justice'' Kills Jobs for the Poor, E1822 [23SE]

Exploited in Saipan Sex Bar, Teen Finds Haven Here—Isle Filipino Coalition for Solidarity Is a Godsend for Abused Workers, S8557 [31JY]

Face the Failure of Racial Preferences, E1221 [17JN]

Face Time for Federal Express, S10724 [9OC]

Fast Track, Heavy Freight, S11644 [4NO]

Fast-Track Loss, S12553 [13NO]

Feds Pay in Battelle Fraud Case, E836 [5MY]

Foreign Bribery Should Be a Crime, E810 [1MY]

Foul Play? Team Owners Get Sports Palaces and Fat Concession Deals and Taxpayers Get Stuck With the Tab, S504-S507 [21JA]

Gambling Payoff?, H403 [10FE]

Get Back to the Fast Track on Trade, S11579 [3NO]

Gingrich Defends Tobacco Tax Break—$50 Billion Credit Is Part of Fair Overall Deal, Speaker Says, H7375 [17SE]

Gold-Mining Firms Act To Meet Price-Slump Challenge—They Reduce Costs, Scratch New Mines, With No Quick Relief in Sight, S6342, S6347 [25JN]

GOP's Chicken Littles, E1245 [18JN]

Happy? We Shore Are!, E1212 [12JN]

Harried Workers Need Comptime's Flexibility, S5409 [9JN]

Hidden Jobless, E941 [15MY]

Hidden Massachusetts—Behind the Scenic Landscapes, on the Back Roads of Rural Massachusetts, Is a World of Poverty and Abuse, Violence and Desperation, S2635 [20MR]

Hidden Massachusetts—Without Jobs That Pay a Living Wage, Little Will Change for the Struggling Families of Rural Massachusetts, S2636 [20MR]

Impending CWC Debate, S3614 [24AP]

Invasion of the Robots, S4323 [12MY]

It's Comptime Time, S4647 [16MY]

It's the Phone Man at the Door—And He Has a Deal on Cable TV—As Competition Breaks Out, a Traveling Salesman Finds a Jaded Audience, E1841 [24SE]

Jury Awards $3.4 Billion in 1987 Rail Blast, S10054 [26SE]

Keeping On Top of Trade, S12441 [10NO]

Kodak's Difficulties Reveal Japan's Trade Barriers, E2127 [30OC]

Latest License Auction Disappoints FCC, S3800 [29AP]

Less Food Goes To Waste in Omaha, E1400 [11JY]

Limiting Liability—Trade Groups Back Bill Aimed at Shielding Them From Suits Over Advice to Members, S8600 [31JY]

Lockheed Martin Utility Services, S11540 [31OC]

Loosen Reins on CBOT, Merc, S1844 [3MR]

Louisiana Jackpot, S10053 [26SE]

Low Bridge for the Fast Track Flap, E2363 [13NO]

Made in the USA, E370-E372 [4MR]

Micro-Loans Aid Denver Poor, S6058 [23JN]

Midland Is Grateful for the Giant That Stuck Around, E1023 [22MY]

Millennium Bomb Ticks Away, S5270 [3JN]

Millennium Bug—and the Lawyers, S12189 [8NO]

Money in the Bank—LISD Receives Biggest Back Taxes Payment, S8830 [4SE]

More Flights to Japan, H7501 [17SE]

More Illegals Despite Reform—Numbers Much the Same as in 1986 When New Legislation Was Adopted, E348 [27FE]

Mothers of Today Don't Think They're Doing as Good as Own Moms, Poll Says, S4265 [9MY]

New American Politics, S12522 [13NO]

New China Lobby Is Big Business, H2881 [19MY]

Northern Marianas Hit as Rights Abuser—Natives Take Advantage of Guest Workers, S8556 [31JY]

``Open Up in the Name of the.....Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons?'', S3614 [24AP]

Pass Comp Bill, S4647 [16MY]

Passing the Budget Buck, S5429 [9JN]

Pentagon Lopping Off Military Muscle in Favor of Pork, S7441 [15JY]

Phasing in Open Skies With Japan, H7501 [17SE]

Picking Up the Tab for the Field of Dreams—Taxpayers Build Stadiums and Owners Cash in, S507 [21JA]

Plans To Strip Northern Mariana Islands of Labor and Immigration Authority Not Surprising, E909 [13MY]

Poisons for Peace, S3613 [24AP]

President's Fast-Track Authority Is Needed in a Global Economy, E2281 [9NO]

Queen of Soul Food Taking ``Down Home'' on the Road, E1914 [2OC]

Raise Taxes Wait Four Years, and....Boom, H3831 [17JN]

Reagan Boom, E1698 [9SE]

Rebuilding Every Burned Black Church, S3917 [1MY]

Save the Sweatshops, E2228 [8NO]

Scandal-Ridden Honduran Apparel Industry Seeks New Image—Embittered Industry Manufactures Its Own Code of Conduct, E2160 [31OC]

Schools Lose When Firms Go Bankrupt, S8829 [4SE]

Schools Turn to Income Tax—Most Districts Already Charge an Income Surtax, Should Des Moines Join Them?, S8829 [4SE]

Senator Seeks Probe of Treasury Official—At Issue Is No-Bid Contract Awarded to Longtime Acquaintance, S7693 [17JY]

Smoking May Have Killed Thousands, H7375 [17SE]

Space Coast Has New Challenger as Launches Head Out to Sea, E186 [6FE]

Squabble Over Union Dues a Pretext To Stop Reform, S10390 [6OC]

Study Reveals Major Impact of Companies Started by MIT Alums, S2149 [11MR]

Swing Senators, S10389 [6OC]

Tax Cut That Won't Sell Us Short by Rewarding Only Long-Term Investors, We All Stand To Gain, S892 [30JA]

Tax Trash, H5383 [16JY]

Then There's Plan B, H5128 [10JY]

This Mr. Smith Get His Way in Washington—Federal Express Chief Twists Some Arms, S10723 [9OC]

Thoughts on a Giant of a Man—Dr. Robert Krieble, 1916-1997, E902 [13MY]

Threat of Computer Glitch in 2000 Has Lawyers Seeing Dollar Signs, S12189 [8NO]

Threescore Years—Hired Milpitas High-Tech Firm Finds Its Older Workers To Be Loyal and Dependable, E1097 [3JN]

Trade on Wrong Track, S11740 [5NO]

Trade Trip Firms Netted $5.5B in Aid—Donated $2.3M to Democrats, S2877 [9AP]

Trading Market Explodes—1996 Spending Tops $48 Billion, S2051 [10MR]

Treasury Ethics Watchdog Gave No-Bid Contract To Associate, S7692 [17JY]

Treasury IG Worked for Democrats, S7694 [17JY]

Treasury Memo Cautioned Rubin on Lau's Problems, S7693 [17JY]

Trent Lott's Poison Pill, S10391 [6OC]

Two on Top of the World, S7964 [23JY]

U.S. Aided Cigarette Firms in Conquests Across Asia—Aggressive Strategy Forced Open Lucrative Markets, S7961-S7964 [23JY]

U.S. Exporters to Latin America Need Fast-Track, E1835 [24SE]

U.S. Inaugurating a Vast Database of All New Hires, S10056 [26SE]

U.S. Restrictions on Exports Aid German Software Maker, E2289 [9NO]

U.S. Trade Deficit Widened in April, as Gap With China Continued To Grow, H4197 [23JN]

Voucher Fund Gets $6 Million, H9474 [23OC]

Wages of Welfare Reform, H3268 [3JN]

Weak Antitrust Nominee, S7286 [11JY], S7682 [17JY]

What a Difference Having a Chance Makes, H9474 [23OC]

When the Government Hires the Government, S5391 [9JN]

Who Will Really Pay for Minimum Wage Increase?, E541 [20MR]

Your Tax Dollars in Action—For Real, S508 [21JA]

Bills and resolutions

Advertising: control of billboards in areas adjacent to Federal highways (see S. 401; H.R. 1448), S1979 [5MR], H1891 [24AP]

Agricultural Market Transition Act: reduce the amounts allocated for payments pursuant to production flexibility contracts (see H.R. 2111), H4912 [8JY]

Agriculture: exempt actions undertaken to administer a marketing order issued under the Agricultural Adjustment Act from antitrust laws (see H.R. 2735), H9558 [24OC]

———labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see S. 617; H.R. 1371), S3349 [17AP], H1704 [17AP]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (see S. 16), S159 [21JA]

———provide for the accreditation of associations of agricultural producers and promote good faith bargaining between such associations (see H.R. 2738), H9558 [24OC]

———repeal peanut quotas and reduce peanut loan rates (see H.R. 1864), H3720 [11JN]

———repeal restrictions on colored margarine (see H.R. 1958), H3923 [18JN]

———restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (see S. 277; H.R. 786), S1017 [5FE], H587 [13FE]

Air pollution: establish minimum nationwide nitrogen oxide pollution standards for fossil-fuel fired electric powerplants (see H.R. 1910), H3864 [17JN]

———regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (see S. 557; H.R. 679), S3011 [10AP], H452 [11FE]

Alcoholic beverages: require Dept. of HHS reports on alcohol advertising practices (see H.R. 1976), H4085 [19JN]

Arts and humanities: encourage participation and increase understanding and appreciation of the cultural heritage of the U.S. (see H.R. 2156), H5177 [11JY]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 1658), H2874 [16MY]

Aviation: criteria for granting slots to new entrant air carriers at certain high density airports (see H.R. 2405), H6917 [4SE]

———enhance domestic competition through the auctioning of slots at slot-controlled airports (see S. 1331), S11343 [29OC]

———guarantee loan interest payments to certain air carriers for aircraft purchases for underserved markets (see S. 1013), S7423 [14JY]

———provide assistance and slots to air carriers providing service between high-density and underserved airports (see S. 1353; H.R. 2748), S11545 [31OC], H9613 [28OC]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (see S. 1196; H.R. 2476), S9636 [18SE], H7281 [15SE]

———restrict operation of certain foreign air carriers (see H.R. 2282), H6025 [29JY]

Bankruptcy: prohibit courts from reducing property tax liens earmarked for education and allow child support claimants to access exempt assets (see S. 1149), S8823 [4SE]

———reform system to become a needs-based system (see H.R. 2500), H7599 [18SE]

Benefits: require employee notification before termination of health or retirement benefits (see H.R. 1594), H2679 [14MY]

Bogsch, Arpad: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 143), H6917 [4SE]

Buy American Act: acquisition requirements for the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 285), H9614 [28OC]

California: moratorium on gas and oil development of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 133), H143 [9JA]

Canada: limit imports of wool apparel (see H.R. 2432), H7008 [8SE]

Caribbean nations: extend preferential treatment to certain products (see S. 1278), S10787 [9OC]

CERCLA: ensure Federal compliance (see S. 1224; H.R. 1195), S10055 [26SE], H1260 [20MR]

———require polluters to cleanup hazardous substances (see H.R. 2087), H4834 [26JN]

———treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 2485), H7364 [16SE]

Children and youth: establish child retirement accounts (see H.R. 194), H145 [9JA]

———prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see S. 504; H.R. 1972), S2646 [20MR], H4085 [19JN]

China, People's Republic of: political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (see S. 810), S5109 [23MY]

Civil rights: establish criminal liability for discrimination based on disparate treatment (see H.R. 2080), H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit employment discrimination (see H.R. 963, 2078), H802 [6MR], H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H803 [6MR]

Clean Air Act: reduce acid deposition (see S. 1097; H.R. 2365), S8531 [31JY], H6705 [31JY]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see S. 626; H.R. 23), S3419 [22AP], H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Collective bargaining: clarify use of violence to achieve objectives (see H.R. 2163), H5296 [15JY]

Commission on Retirement Savings: establish (see H.R. 1695), H3169 [21MY]

Computers: discourage telephone access charges for Internet use (see S. Res. 86), S4588 [15MY]

———examination and disclosure of certain source codes, programs and software (see H.R. 2657), H8832 [9OC]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (see S. 377, 909), S1734 [27FE], S5694 [16JN]

———permit lawful possessors of a copy of a computer program to authorize additional copies under certain circumstances (see H.R. 72), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———prohibit gambling on the Internet (see S. 474; H.R. 2380), S2552 [19MR], H6797 [3SE]

———prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H1017 [13MR]

———promote privacy of interactive computer service users through self-regulation by service providers (see H.R. 2368), H6705 [31JY]

———protect consumer privacy, empower parents, improve electronic commerce, and safeguard data security (see H.R. 1964), H4085 [19JN]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see S. 771, 875; H.R. 1748), S4878 [21MY], S5507 [11JN], H3203 [22MY]

———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 98), H70 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

———require Internet access companies to provide screening software to parents to protect children from unsuitable online material (see H.R. 1180), H1259 [20MR]

———require publicly traded corporations to disclose the ability of their computer systems to deal with the year 2000 (see S. 1518), S12461 [10NO]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see S. 376; H.R. 695), S1734 [27FE], H521 [12FE]

Construction industries: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (see H.R. 2554), H7910 [25SE]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H284 [4FE]

———limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see S. 885), S5508 [11JN]

———notification of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 264), H147 [9JA]

———prohibit persons from charging for services or products that the SSA and Dept. of HHS provide without charge (see S. 868), S5444 [10JN]

———prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 795), H587 [13FE]

———require additional disclosures of the terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 2019, 3060), H4338 [24JN], H10954 [13NO]

Contracts: classification of employees and independent contractors relative to Federal procurement contracts (see H.R. 769, 770), H586 [13FE]

———establish limitations on taxpayer-financed compensation for defense contractors (see H.R. 2279), H5916 [28JY]

———prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see S. 606), S3348 [17AP]

———prohibit executive agencies from increasing competition by helping contractors acquire equipment or facilities to carry out a contract (see S. 354; H.R. 829), S1553 [25FE], H628 [25FE]

———prohibit reimbursement of defense contractors for environmental response costs (see H.R. 236), H147 [9JA]

———provide Federal contract opportunities for small businesses in economically distressed communities (see S. 208), S725 [28JA]

Copeland Act: repeal (see H.R. 2720), H9501 [23OC]

Copyright Act: revise to conform to the digital era and advance educational opportunities (see H.R. 3048), H10953 [13NO]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H587 [13FE]

———duration of protection (see S. 505; H.R. 604, 1621, 2589), S2646 [20MR], H347 [5FE], H2783 [15MY], H8299 [1OC]

———exemptions (see S. 28), S159 [21JA]

———protection of certain original designs (see H.R. 2696), H9038 [22OC]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (see S. 1044; H.R. 2265), S7768 [21JY], H5825 [25JY]

———treatment of distribution of certain phonorecords (see H.R. 1967), H4085 [19JN]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (see S. 207), S725 [28JA]

Corporate Welfare Reduction Commission: establish (see H.R. 1235), H1338 [8AP]

Corporations: eliminate Federal subsidies (see H.R. 515), H282 [4FE]

———improve disclosure of charitable contributions (see H.R. 944), H766 [5MR]

———require shareholders views relative to charitable contributions (see H.R. 945), H766 [5MR]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1596), H2679 [14MY]

———appointment of additional bankruptcy judges for Maryland (see S. 245), S856 [30JA]

———establish rules for proportionality between the amount of punitive damages and the amount of economic loss (see S. 1554), S12575 [13NO]

———liability of businesses providing facility tours (see S. 566), S3117 [14AP]

———liability of businesses providing use of facilities to nonprofit organizations (see S. 564), S3117 [14AP]

———liability of businesses providing use of motor vehicles or aircraft to nonprofit organizations (see S. 565), S3117 [14AP]

———liability of businesses relative to donation of equipment to nonprofit organizations (see S. 563), S3117 [14AP]

———limitations on punitive damage awards (see S. 78, 79), S160 [21JA]

———notification to employers of convicted persons relative to drug offenses (see H.R. 333), H150 [9JA]

———product liability reform (see S. 5, 648), S158 [21JA], S3662 [24AP]

———protect State efforts to improve environmental mitigation and compliance through the promotion of voluntary environmental audits (see S. 1332), S11343 [29OC]

———provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and professional associations (see S. 1135; H.R. 1542), S8533 [31JY], H2349 [7MY]

———provide that voluntary disclosures of Federal violations found during an environmental audit shall not be subject to discovery or admitted as evidence (see S. 866), S5444 [10JN]

Credit cards: end possession requirements (see H.R. 2599), H8299 [1OC]

———require additional disclosures of account information (see H.R. 274), H148 [9JA]

Crime: provide minimum mandatory penalties for false bomb threats conveyed through interstate and foreign commerce (see H.R. 845), H669 [26FE]

———redefine extortion relative to labor union violence (see S. 230), S804 [29JA]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal (see H.R. 2720), H9501 [23OC]

Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor Act: reauthorize (see S. 1462; H.R. 2958), S12118 [8NO], H10420 [8NO]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas (see S. 652), S3727 [25AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese (see S. 603), S3348 [17AP]

———eliminate Market Access Program (see H.R. 972), H802 [6MR]

———increase milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see H.R. 2388), H6797 [3SE]

———regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H1705 [17AP]

———require estimates of production costs relative to milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see H.R. 2482), H7364 [16SE]

———study effects of basing milk marketing orders' basic formula price on costs of production (see H.R. 1190), H1260 [20MR]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (see S. 1226, 1316; H.R. 1319, 2667), S10055 [26SE], S11192 [24OC], H1456 [14AP], H8833 [9OC]

———clarification of authority to allocate costs in antidumping cases (see S. 1167), S9198 [11SE]

Dept. of Defense: establish pilot projects to test various best business practices for defense inventory management (see H.R. 1850), H3659 [10JN]

———extend the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (see S. 735), S4320 [12MY]

———improve the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (see H.R. 974), H803 [6MR]

———prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 925), H765 [5MR]

———reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (see H.R. 1243, 1300), H1338 [8AP], H1438 [10AP]

———treatment of Boeing Co. defense contracts relative to restructuring costs from its purchase of McDonnell Douglas Corp. (see H.R. 648), H393 [6FE]

———treatment of expenses for contractors who relocate due to cessation of military activities at the Stratford Army Engine Plant (see H.R. 463), H243 [21JA]

Dept. of HHS: establish a schedule of preventive health care services under private insurance plans and programs (see H.R. 177), H144 [9JA]

Dept. of Labor: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (see S. 757; H.R. 1377), S4658 [16MY], H1705 [17AP]

Dept. of the Interior: moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3073), H10954 [13NO]

———prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3074), H10954 [13NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: treatment of partnership distributions to limited partners (see H.R. 1247), H1339 [8AP]

Dept. of Transportation: study existing ferry operations in the U.S. and provide financial assistance for the development of ferry operations (see H.R. 1630), H2783 [15MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (see S. 801; H.R. 1703), S5108 [23MY], H3201 [22MY]

Disasters: prevent fraud and price-gouging relative to any relief efforts (see S. 214), S726 [28JA]

District of Columbia: exempt certain contracts entered into by the government of the District of Columbia from review by the Council of the District of Columbia (see H.R. 513), H282 [4FE]

Domestic policy: establish a living wage, develop job opportunities, convert military programs to social programs, produce a capital budget, reduce poverty and violence, and redistribute wealth and power (see H.R. 1050), H949 [12MR]

Drugs: defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (see H.R. 1727), H3202 [22MY]

———specify the entities eligible to purchase pharmaceutical products from the Federal Supply Schedule (see H.R. 2197), H5486 [17JY]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]

———assist States and local governments in assessing and remediating brownfield sites and encouraging environmental cleanup programs (see H.R. 1395), H1706 [17AP]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 8, 18; H.R. 990, 1049), S158, S159 [21JA], H803 [6MR], H949 [12MR]

———establish limited privileges and immunities for certain information relative to compliance with environmental laws (see H.R. 1884), H3796 [12JN]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———expand the public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities (see S. 769), S4748 [20MY]

Education: development of school-to-work opportunities systems (see H.R. 1803), H3566 [5JN]

———encourage participation of academic community and private sector in EXPO 2000 (see S. Con. Res. 47; H. Con. Res. 139), S8533 [31JY], H6705 [31JY]

———recognize businesses that participate with schools to enhance the teaching and use of technology (see H.R. 2427), H7008 [8SE], H7118 [9SE]

Elections: require a majority of campaign contributions come from State residents and ensure that employees are informed on use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2573), H8160 [29SE]

Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see S. 237; H.R. 338, 655, 1230), S855 [30JA], H150 [9JA], H407 [10FE], H1338 [8AP]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see S. 465; H.R. 2651), S2416 [18MR], H8832 [9OC]

Employment: determination of tip credits relative to State and local government laws (see H.R. 2357), H6705 [31JY]

———determination of tip credits relative to State and local laws (see H.R. 1485), H1988 [29AP]

———enhance and protect retirement savings (see S. 14), S159 [21JA]

———establish a commission to study employment and economic insecurity (see H.R. 185), H145 [9JA]

———extend time period for filing of trade adjustment assistance petitions (see H.R. 938), H766 [5MR]

———implement alternative program for providing a benefit or employment preference under Federal law (see H.R. 2079), H4834 [26JN]

———minimum wage and overtime exemptions for employees subject to certain leave policies (see H.R. 504), H282 [4FE]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 869; H.R. 1858), S5444 [10JN], H3659 [10JN]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (see S. 1045; H.R. 2215, 2275), S7862 [22JY], H5569 [22JY], H5826 [25JY]

———protect employer rights (see S. 328; H.R. 758), S1382 [13FE], H586 [13FE]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), consideration (see H. Res. 99), H1110 [18MR]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (see S. 4), S158 [21JA]

———submission of employee discrimination claims to mandatory and binding arbitration (see S. 63), S160 [21JA]

———treatment of personal employment information reported to the National Directory of New Hires (see S. 1223), S10055 [26SE]

———use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities (see S. 300; H.R. 671), S1226 [11FE], H452 [11FE]

———use of salary base to exempt employees from certain wage requirements (see H.R. 647), H393 [6FE]

EPA: allow cooperative research and development agreements for environmental protection (see H.R. 2961), H10420 [8NO]

———certify State voluntary cleanup programs for brownfield sites and clarify liability of landowners and prospective purchasers (see H.R. 1392), H1705 [17AP]

———establish loan program to States for cleanup of brownfield sites that have private investment potential (see H.R. 1462), H1891 [24AP]

———implementation of alternative compliance plans and market-based trading programs relative to controlling pollutants (see S. 1348), S11448 [30OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see S. 1084; H.R. 1863, 1984), S8262 [29JY], H3720 [11JN], H4086 [19JN]

———reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see S. 951), S6186 [24JN]

ERISA: improve and expand employee health care programs (see S. 729), S4217 [8MY]

———improve enforcement of provisions (see H.R. 2290), H6026 [29JY]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (see S. Res. 108; H. Con. Res. 117; H. Res. 191), S7603 [16JY], H5487 [17JY], H5491 [21JY]

Eximbank: ensure that assistance for exports to the People's Republic of China is conditional on responsible conduct (see H.R. 2085), H4834 [26JN]

———give financial assistance preferences to firms that have shown a commitment to reinvestment and job creation in the U.S. (see H.R. 2069), H4646 [25JN]

———reauthorization (see S. 1026; H.R. 1370), S7710 [17JY], H1704 [17AP]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), consideration (see H. Res. 255), H8160 [29SE]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), technical corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 70; H. Con. Res. 198), S12576 [13NO], H10955 [13NO]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see S. 1089; H.R. 145), S8361 [30JY], H143 [9JA]

———limitation on carry-on baggage by airline passengers (see H.R. 3064), H10954 [13NO]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform calculation formula for overtime compensation (see H.R. 2710), H9501 [23OC]

Families and domestic relations: establish program to provide child care through public-private partnerships (see H.R. 2719), H9501 [23OC]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence and its effects (see S. 367; H.R. 851), S1659 [26FE], H669 [26FE]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see S. 280; H.R. 109, 191, 234), S1017 [5FE], H142, H145, H147 [9JA]

———extend coverage (see S. 183), S633 [22JA]

Farmers: provide greater planting flexibility (see H.R. 913), H724 [4MR]

FCC: authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (see S. 407), S1979 [5MR]

———clarify authority to authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (see H.R. 1324), H1541 [15AP]

———collect lease fees for certain radio spectrum services and enhance law enforcement and public safety radio communications (see S. 741), S4479 [14MY]

———eliminate regulatory requirements restricting the cross ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers (see S. 641), S3662 [24AP]

———reallocation and auction of a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to enhance law enforcement and public safety (see S. 255), S945 [4FE]

———revise television station ownership rules relative to local marketing agreements (see H.R. 1859), H3659 [10JN]

———set minimum reserve price for auctions of any license, permit, or right (see S. 663), S3799 [29AP]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 1411), H1793 [23AP]

Federal aid programs: reduce corporate welfare (see H.R. 1015, 1340), H888 [11MR], H1542 [15AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H3201 [22MY]

———requirements relative to health claims on food labels (see H.R. 2208), H5569 [22JY]

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service: anniversary (see S. Res. 117), S8668 [2SE]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see S. 339; H.R. 2758), S1382 [13FE], H9729 [29OC]

Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial services sector (see S. 298; H.R. 10, 669, 2940), S1226 [11FE], H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA], H451 [11FE], H10419 [8NO]

———increase competition in the financial services sector and merge commercial bank and savings association charters (see H.R. 268), H148 [9JA]

———offer negotiable order of withdrawal accounts to businesses and allow interest payments on demand deposits (see S. 1249), S10319 [3OC]

———offer negotiable order of withdrawal accounts to businesses, allow interest payments on demand deposits, and require FRS to pay interest on certain reserves (see H.R. 2323), H6703 [31JY]

Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, and sale of ammunition that can penetrate police body armor (see H.R. 1250), H1339 [8AP]

———ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition (see S. 112), S161 [21JA]

———prohibit possession or transfer of armor piercing ammunition (see H.R. 1999), H4086 [19JN]

———regulation of handguns in any manner affecting interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 1996), H4086 [19JN]

———require consultation before the manufacture, importation, or sale of armor piercing ammunition for use by a governmental entity (see H.R. 1997), H4086 [19JN]

———require registration and permits for possession and transfer of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1998), H4086 [19JN]

———require States to establish manufacturing criteria for sales and require manufacturers to install magazine safeties (see H.R. 116), H142 [9JA]

———voluntary equipment of handguns with child safety devices by manufacturers (see S. Res. 133), S10787 [9OC]

Fish and fishing: application of antitrust laws (see S. 533), S2900 [9AP]

———prohibit commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 393), H151 [9JA]

Florida: restrictions and requirements on leasing of the Continental Shelf (see H.R. 180), H145 [9JA]

Foreign aid: require countries receiving foreign assistance engage in fair business practices (see S. 1200), S9726 [19SE]

Foreign countries: phase-out private sector development enterprise funds (see H.R. 564), H284 [4FE]

Foreign policy: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq (see S. 856), S5413 [9JN]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (see S. 1344), S11448 [30OC]

Foreign trade: accession limitations to GATT and World Trade Organization of foreign countries that have state trading enterprises (see S. 486), S2646 [20MR]

———clarify the term ``normal trade relations'' (see H.R. 2316), H6703 [31JY]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (see S. 253, 1269; H.R. 2629), S856 [30JA], S10631 [8OC], H8633 [7OC]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (see H. Res. 309), H10170 [6NO]

———identify countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2596), H8299 [1OC]

———identify countries that deny market access for value-added agricultural products (see S. 219), S726 [28JA]

———make certain changes to various trade laws (see H.R. 2622), H8632 [7OC]

———provide authority to control exports (see H.R. 1942), H3865 [17JN]

———require U.S. citizens conducting industrial cooperation projects within the People's Republic of China or Tibet follow certain guidelines (see H.R. 1634), H2783 [15MY]

———substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see S. 747; H.R. 2002, 2022), S4588 [15MY], H4132 [20JN], H4338 [24JN]

Franchises: establish certain uniform rights, duties, and enforcement procedures relative to franchise agreements (see H.R. 1083, 2954), H1039 [17MR], H10420 [8NO]

FRS: expand the opportunity for private enterprise to compete with the Board of Governors in the provision of check-clearing and other services (see H.R. 1442), H1890 [24AP]

———expand the opportunity for private enterprise to compete with the Board of Governors in the transportation of paper checks (see H.R. 2119), H5020 [9JY]

———promote accountability and the public interest in operations (see H.R. 1160), H1258 [20MR]

———stabilization of the currency and public scrutiny of operations (see H.R. 703), H522 [12FE]

FTC: conduct study of marketing and advertising practices relative to personal computers (see S. 721), S4217 [8MY]

Government: give preference to firms that adopt and enforce a corporate code of conduct (see H.R. 2071), H4646 [25JN]

———procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see S. 314), S1300 [12FE]

———procurement access for women-owned businesses (see H. Res. 313), H10420 [8NO]

———require profit-sharing plans for the provision of Federal contracts or subsidies (see H.R. 2468), H7262 [11SE]

———use of private delivery services in filing documents with Federal agencies (see H.R. 782), H587 [13FE]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see S. 389; H.R. 1010), S1828 [3MR], H888 [11MR]

———ensure congressional approval of compliance costs (see H.R. 1591), H2678 [14MY]

———provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see S. 1098; H.R. 1624), S8531 [31JY], H2783 [15MY]

———reform regulatory process (see S. 981), S6727 [27JN]

Greeley, CO: exchange of certain lands with Water Supply and Storage Co. (see S. 541; H.R. 1309), S2901 [9AP], H1439 [10AP]

Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see S. 1056; H.R. 1619), S7950 [23JY], H2783 [15MY]

Health: application of antitrust laws to health care provider networks (see H.R. 415), H152 [9JA]

———assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 211, 444), H146, H153 [9JA]

———clarify malpractice liability of employer-sponsored health plans for treatment rules and coverage determinations (see S. 1136), S8533 [31JY]

———establish certain requirements for managed care plans (see H.R. 2606), H8320 [2OC]

———improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see S. 364, 966; H.R. 872), S1659 [26FE], S6496 [26JN], H700 [27FE]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 1815, 2198), H3567 [5JN], H5486 [17JY]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see S. 449; H.R. 586), S2356 [17MR], H345 [5FE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans (see H.R. 2967), H10420 [8NO]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see S. 353, 373; H.R. 337, 820, 1222, 1749), S1553 [25FE], S1734 [27FE], H150 [9JA], H628 [25FE], H1288 [21MR], H3203 [22MY]

———require health plans to pay interest on certain claims (see H.R. 1472), H1987 [29AP]

———require the removal of silicone gel and saline breast implants and conduct chemical and industrial safety research (see H.R. 366), H151 [9JA]

Immigration: increase enforcement of employer sanctions and labor standards (see H.R. 470, 2548), H243 [21JA], H7910 [25SE]

———prohibit counting of work experience while an unauthorized alien for purposes of admission as an employment-based immigrant or a nonimmigrant (see H.R. 471), H243 [21JA]

———reform the temporary employment program (see H.R. 119), H142 [9JA]

Insects: establish advisory board on control, management, and eradication of imported fire ants (see S. 932), S5927 [18JN]

Insurance: establish requirements for the cancellation of automobile insurance policies (see H.R. 1024), H888 [11MR]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see S. 467; H.R. 1117), S2416 [18MR], H1111 [18MR]

———protect personal privacy rights of customers and claimants (see H.R. 1029), H889 [11MR]

Intellectual property: application of antitrust laws (see H.R. 401), H152 [9JA]

International Air Transportation Competition Act: amend (see H.R. 737), H523 [12FE]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H1017 [13MR]

———clarify firearm permit and licensing procedures for armored car crew members (see H.R. 624), H392 [6FE]

Investments: promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (see S. 673; H.R. 1592), S3844 [30AP], H2678 [14MY]

IRS: prohibit the threat of audit to compel agreement with Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment or Tip Rate Determination Agreement (see S. 1274; H.R. 2658), S10631 [8OC], H8832 [9OC]

———restructure (see S. 1096; H.R. 2292), S8531 [31JY], H6405 [30JY]

———restructure and reform (see S. 1555; H.R. 2676), S12575 [13NO], H8927 [21OC]

Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef: establish (see S. 716), S4106 [7MY]

Labeling: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see S. Con. Res. 52; H. Con. Res. 80), S9198 [11SE], H2784 [15MY]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see S. 295; H.R. 634), S1191 [10FE], H392 [6FE]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H766 [5MR]

———Presidential actions relative to resolving the dispute between American Airlines, Inc., and the Allied Pilots Association (see S. Res. 53; H. Res. 67), S1226 [11FE], H589 [13FE]

———prohibit Federal funding of activities that encourage membership (see S. 223), S726 [28JA]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (see S. 1306; H.R. 1138, 2715), S10950 [22OC], H1257 [20MR], H9501 [23OC]

Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international registration of trademarks (see H.R. 567), H284 [4FE]

Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (see S. 53; H.R. 21, 704, 1744), S160 [21JA], H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA], H522 [12FE], H3202 [22MY]

Medicaid: treatment of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement (see S. 1471; H.R. 2938), S12118 [8NO], H10419 [8NO]

Medicare: prohibit payments to nonprofit hospitals that convert to for-profit status without proper disclosure (see H.R. 443), H153 [9JA]

———require surety bonds and disclosure of certain ownership information for suppliers of durable medical equipment, home health agencies, and other health care providers (see H.R. 1457), H1891 [24AP]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 1009; H.R. 685, 2211, 2278), S7302 [11JY], H452 [11FE], H5569 [22JY], H5916 [28JY]

Motion pictures: discourage use of tobacco products among minors by motion picture industry (see H. Con. Res. 184), H10171 [6NO]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see S. 286; H.R. 880), S1102 [6FE], H700 [27FE]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see S. 852; H.R. 1839), S5413 [9JN], H3659 [10JN]

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument: expeditious completion of acquisition of private mineral interests (see S. 638; H.R. 1659), S3550 [23AP], H2874 [16MY]

National Cheese Exchange: CFTC regulation of cash markets relative to use as a reference price for commodities (see S. 256; H.R. 645), S945 [4FE], H393 [6FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see S. 258; S. Res. 52, 55; H.R. 618, 646), S945 [4FE], S1226 [11FE], S1382 [13FE], H347 [5FE], H393 [6FE]

National Kiwifruit Board: provide proportional representation of kiwifruit producers, exporters, and importers (see H.R. 2024), H4338 [24JN]

National Labor Relations Act: require arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes (see H.R. 2848), H10171 [6NO]

National Women's Business Council: funding (see H.R. 2389), H6797 [3SE]

Natural gas: provide relief to businesses relative to interest and penalties on refunds retroactively ordered by FERC (see S. 1388), S11863 [6NO]

New Mexico: establish commercial zone on border of Mexico (see S. 1039), S7767 [21JY]

NIST: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1274), H1438 [10AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), consideration (see H. Res. 127), H1793 [23AP]

NLRB: determine appropriateness of certain bargaining units in the absence of a stipulation or consent (see H.R. 1595), H2679 [14MY]

Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing business (see S. 184; H.R. 178, 2833), S633 [22JA], H145 [9JA], H10170 [6NO]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see S. 1100; H.R. 1450), S8532 [31JY], H1891 [24AP]

———modify covenant relative to immigration, minimum wage, labor laws, and textile industry labeling requirements (see S. 1275), S10631 [8OC]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see S. 551, 765, 1237; H.R. 1162, 2579), S3011 [10AP], S4748 [20MY], S10229 [30SE], H1258 [20MR], H8264 [30SE]

———expand provisions to include construction safety requirements (see S. 1265), S10475 [7OC]

OMB: report number of individuals employed by non-Federal entities providing Government services (see H.R. 887), H700 [27FE]

OPIC: activities (see H.R. 1681), H3069 [20MY]

———authority to issue insurance and extend financing (see S. 1032), S7710 [17JY]

———reauthorize (see H.R. 2064), H4646 [25JN]

———terminate authorities (see S. 519; H.R. 387, 527), S2837 [8AP], H151 [9JA], H283 [4FE]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (see S. 629, 1216), S3419 [22AP], S9886 [24SE]

OSHA: reform scope of agency functions and regulatory enforcement tactics (see S. 461), S2416 [18MR]

Patents: protect owners against sale of illegally reproduced plant parts (see H.R. 1197), H1260 [20MR]

———renewal for quotation monitoring unit (see H.R. 381), H156 [9JA]

Pensions: enhance and protect (see S. 889), S5595 [12JN]

———improve access to information on pension plans (see S. 1185), S9515 [17SE]

———improve retirement income security by expanding employer contributions, increasing portability, and protecting accounts (see S. 957), S6358 [25JN]

———prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (see S. 106; H.R. 818), S161 [21JA], H627 [25FE]

———require annual report of investments to participants in 401(k) pension plans (see S. 108; H.R. 819), S161 [21JA], H628 [25FE]

———require pension plans to offer equal survivor retirement benefits to both spouses (see S. 107), S161 [21JA]

———waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (see H.R. 1320), H1456 [14AP]

Petroleum: management of royalties from oil and gas leases (see H.R. 1107), H1111 [18MR]

Pharmaceuticals: improve the regulation of drugs (see H.R. 1094), H1111 [18MR]

———incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (see S. 713), S4106 [7MY]

Pilot Records Improvement Act: clarify (see H.R. 2626), H8633 [7OC]

Political campaigns: prohibit contributions by multicandidate political committees controlled by foreign corporations (see H.R. 610), H347 [5FE]

———prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see S. 9; H.R. 1458), S158 [21JA], H1891 [24AP]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Pollution: expand the coverage of the single transport region established to control interstate pollution (see S. 733), S4285 [9MY]

Postal Service: acceptance of change-of-address orders from commercial mail receiving agencies (see H.R. 447), H154 [9JA]

———eliminate the double postage rule under which competitors of the Postal Service are required to charge above market prices (see S. 1107), S8532 [31JY]

———limit commercial nonpostal services (see H.R. 198), H145 [9JA]

———maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program (see S. Con. Res. 54), S10882 [21OC]

———privatization (see H.R. 1717), H3201 [22MY]

Power resources: privatize certain Federal power generation and transmission assets (see H.R. 718), H522 [12FE]

Privacy: regulate use of Social Security numbers and other personal information by interactive computer services (see H.R. 1287), H1438 [10AP]

Public lands: disposal of helium (see H.R. 2178), H5401 [16JY]

Public utilities: provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry (see S. 1276), S10631 [8OC]

———provide for competition in electric power industry (see S. 722; H.R. 1960), S4217 [8MY], H4085 [19JN]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see S. 621), S3419 [22AP]

Public welfare programs: restore benefits to legal immigrants through reductions in arms transfer subsidies (see H.R. 2597), H8299 [1OC]

Puerto Rico: provide wage-based tax credits (see S. 906), S5694 [16JN]

Rental cars: prohibit companies from imposing certain fees based upon the residence of the renter (see H.R. 1118), H1112 [18MR]

Research: require industry cost-sharing for the construction of federally-funded research facilities (see S. 199), S634 [22JA]

SBA: establish commission to examine small business credit needs (see H. Con. Res. 85), H3169 [21MY]

———establish Welfare-to-Work Microloan Pilot Program (see S. 956), S6358 [25JN]

———extend certified development company loan guarantee program (see H.R. 1734), H3202 [22MY]

———make Microloan Program permanent (see H.R. 2235), H5777 [24JY]

———reauthorize programs (see S. 1139), S8667 [2SE]

———reauthorize women's business training program (see H.R. 1495), H2090 [30AP]

SEC: establish Office of National Security (see S. 1315; H.R. 2772), S11192 [24OC], H9729 [29OC]

Securities: quotation of securities transactions in decimals (see S. 838; H.R. 1053), S5341 [5JN], H1016 [13MR]

———require employers which are terminating businesses to offer employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 1946), H3865 [17JN]

Ships and vessels: prevent foreign control of U.S. flag fishing vessels employed in the navigable waters and exclusive economic zone of the U.S. (see S. 1221), S9969 [25SE]

———support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H1794 [23AP]

Small business: assist certain women and minority business people (see H.R. 1647), H2784 [15MY]

———assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H1186 [19MR]

———capital gains tax rates (see S. 745), S4588 [15MY]

———defer imposition of penalties relative to electronic fund transfers of business taxes (see S. 740), S4479 [14MY]

———increase opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 168), H144 [9JA]

———increase percentage of Federal contracts awarded to businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals or women (see H.R. 1824), H3567 [5JN]

———install devices to improve safety at convenience stores (see H.R. 1444), H1891 [24AP]

———protection from litigation excesses (see S. 836), S5341 [5JN]

———provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H70 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

———strengthen Federal contracting opportunities and assess impact of contract bundling by Federal agencies (see H.R. 373), H151 [9JA]

Small Business Act: amend (see H.R. 2261), H5825 [25JY]

———exempt subcontracts for dredging activities from local buy requirements under the business development program (see H.R. 1523), H2155 [1MY]

Small Business Investment Act: amend (see H.R. 1985, 2261), H4086 [19JN], H5825 [25JY]

Small Business Technology Transfer Program: extend (see S. 929; H.R. 2429), S5927 [18JN], H7008 [8SE]

Space policy: encourage the development of a commercial space industry (see S. 1473; H.R. 1702), S12118 [8NO], H3201 [22MY]

Sports: eliminate professional league rules prohibiting public ownership of teams (see H.R. 590), H346 [5FE]

———prohibit solicitation for representation and establish requirements for contracts between agents and college athletes (see H.R. 2171), H5400 [16JY]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 2942), H10419 [8NO]

———use of community development block grants for nonentitlement areas to offset charity tax credits (see H.R. 2969), H10420 [8NO]

Tariff: earthmoving tires manufacturing equipment (see S. 915; H.R. 1945), S5790 [17JN], H3865 [17JN]

Taxation: allow certain corporations and trusts to be shareholders of subchapter S corporations (see H.R. 440), H153 [9JA]

———allow contractors a credit for defense conversion employee retraining expenses (see S. 272), S1017 [5FE]

———allow credit for cleanup of contaminated industrial sites and use tax-exempt redevelopment bonds for such cleanup (see H.R. 523), H283 [4FE]

———allow credit for construction and renovation of commercial buildings in distressed areas (see S. 411), S2021 [6MR]

———allow expensing and rapid amortization of expenditures for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 997), H804 [6MR]

———allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of inventory (see S. 790), S5001 [22MY]

———allow tax credit to businesses who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve (see H.R. 42, 43), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad (see S. 843; H.R. 1783), S5341 [5JN], H3476 [4JN]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 396, 426), H152, H153 [9JA]

———benefits for foreign corporations (see S. 315; H.R. 599), S1300 [12FE], H346 [5FE]

———business meal, entertainment, and certain travel expense deductions (see H.R. 628), H392 [6FE]

———business meal and entertainment expense deductions (see S. 114), S161 [21JA]

———capital gains rates (see S. 66, 72, 252, 306, 501, 854; H.R. 14, 241, 276, 862, 1033, 1124, 1193, 1207, 2084), S160 [21JA], S856 [30JA], S1300 [12FE], S2646 [20MR], S5413 [9JN], H67 [7JA], H139, H147, H148 [9JA], H699 [27FE], H948 [12MR], H1186 [19MR], H1260 [20MR], H4834 [26JN]

———capital gains rates and indexing of certain assets (see H.R. 1490, 1517), H2089 [30AP], H2155 [1MY]

———capital gains rates for older individuals (see H.R. 1629), H2783 [15MY]

———capital gains rates relative to investments in certain small businesses (see H.R. 2252), H5777 [24JY]

———credits for employers for costs incurred to combat violence against women (see H.R. 1071), H1017 [13MR]

———deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service (see S. 832), S5341 [5JN]

———deductibility of employment taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 2966), H10420 [8NO]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see S. 460; H.R. 1145), S2416 [18MR], H1258 [20MR]

———deductions for business use of the home (see S. 406, 703; H.R. 955, 1791), S1979 [5MR], S3998 [6MY], H767 [5MR], H3476 [4JN]

———delay application of the substantiation requirements to reimbursement arrangements of certain loggers (see H.R. 1820), H3567 [5JN]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H452 [11FE]

———determination of employment status of individuals as employees or independent contractors (see H.R. 2642), H8727 [8OC]

———discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 775), H586 [13FE]

———disregard certain amounts of capital expenditures in applying limits on certain bonds (see H.R. 2714), H9501 [23OC]

———domestic investment tax credit (see H.R. 565), H284 [4FE]

———effective date of capital gains exclusion on the transfer of a primary residence (see H. Con. Res. 76), H2350 [7MY]

———eliminate double tax on dividends and allocate corporate income tax revenues to qualified registered voters (see H.R. 2329), H6703 [31JY]

———eliminate the percentage depletion allowance for asbestos, lead, mercury, and uranium (see S. 51), S160 [21JA]

———employee option to receive taxable cash compensation in lieu of nontaxable parking benefits (see H.R. 1713), H3201 [22MY]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see S. 548, 978; H.R. 988, 1706, 1809), S3011 [10AP], S6727 [27JN], H803 [6MR], H3201 [22MY], H3567 [5JN]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see S. 235; H.R. 505), S855 [30JA], H282 [4FE]

———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H1259 [20MR]

———establish flat tax rates for individuals and businesses (see S. 593, 1040), S3269 [16AP], S7767 [21JY]

———estate tax treatment of family-owned business interests (see S. 482), S2645 [20MR]

———exclude certain business taxable income relative to sponsorship payments (see H.R. 1279), H1438 [10AP]

———exclude employer-provided telecommunicating-related expenses for telecommuting purposes from taxable income (see H.R. 1892), H3797 [12JN]

———exclude gain or loss from the sale of livestock from the computation of capital gains relative to the earned income credit (see S. 775; H.R. 1800), S4879 [21MY], H3566 [5JN]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see S. 570; H.R. 722), S3117 [14AP], H522 [12FE]

———exempt small unincorporated farm businesses from the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 3036), H10768 [12NO]

———extend research and development tax credit (see S. 355, 405, 1131; H.R. 947), S1553 [25FE], S1979 [5MR], S8532 [31JY], H767 [5MR]

———GAO study on the effects of implementing a flat income tax and lowering sales taxes (see H.R. 853), H669 [26FE]

———impose a flat tax only on the earned income of individuals and on business taxable income (see H.R. 2971), H10420 [8NO]

———impose tax on billboards and apply revenue to surface transportation programs (see H.R. 1449), H1891 [24AP]

———inapplicability of the look-back method on construction contracts requiring the percentage of completion accounting method (see H.R. 1593), H2678 [14MY]

———incentives for employers to hire displaced workers relative to closure, realignment, or downsizing of military installations (see S. 273), S1017 [5FE]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see S. 1251; H.R. 979), S10319 [3OC], H803 [6MR]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit and increase the amount of estate tax deferral available to small businesses (see H.R. 1674), H3069 [20MY]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit to exempt small businesses and farmers from inheritance taxes (see S. 30; H.R. 1684), S159 [21JA], H3069 [20MY]

———index the basis of certain assets for purposes of determining gain (see H.R. 1266), H1391 [9AP]

———issuance of tax-exempt bonds for the economic development of distressed communities (see H.R. 522), H283 [4FE]

———issuance of tax-exempt remediation bonds to finance cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 996), H804 [6MR]

———permanent extension of the transition rule for certain publicly traded partnerships (see S. 907; H.R. 1443), S5694 [16JN], H1890 [24AP]

———permanently extend research credit (see S. 1464), S12118 [8NO]

———prevent avoidance of corporate tax on prearranged sales of corporate stock (see S. 612; H.R. 1365), S3348 [17AP], H1704 [17AP]

———promote tax credits for private investments on Indian reservations (see S. 806), S5109 [23MY]

———promote the granting of incentive stock options to nonhighly compensated employees (see H.R. 2788), H9865 [31OC]

———provide deduction for capital gains, index the basis of certain capital assets, provide family credits, and phase-out estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1584), H2589 [13MY]

———provide flexibility in the use of unused volume cap for tax-exempt and increase limit on small issue bonds (see S. 614), S3349 [17AP]

———provide incentives for enterprise zone investments (see H.R. 391), H151 [9JA]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see S. 432; H.R. 1031), S2206 [12MR], H948 [12MR]

———provide incentives for investments in disadvantaged and women-owned business enterprises (see S. 635), S3550 [23AP]

———provide tax credits for Indian investment and employment (see H.R. 293), H148 [9JA]

———reform corporate alternative minimum tax (see S. 724), S4217 [8MY]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (see S. 73; H.R. 162), S160 [21JA], H144 [9JA]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 1325, 2001), H1541 [15AP], H4086 [19JN]

———repeal income tax and institute a national sales tax (see S. Res. 16; H. Res. 111), S163 [21JA], H1439 [10AP]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1743), H3202 [22MY]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (see S. 325; H.R. 779), S1382 [13FE], H587 [13FE]

———repeal the limitation on the amount of receipts attributable to military property which may be treated as exempt foreign trade income (see H.R. 1037), H948 [12MR]

———requirements on the percentage of completion accounting method for the manufacture of property (see H.R. 25), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———retain alternative minimum tax (see H. Con. Res. 97), H3797 [12JN]

———standards for determining employment status of independent contractors (see S. 473), S2552 [19MR]

———State authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees (see H.R. 1953), H3923 [18JN]

———targeting of investment incentive and economic growth (see S. 20), S159 [21JA]

———treatment of adoption expenses (see S. 935), S5927 [18JN]

———treatment of business expense reimbursement arrangements of certain loggers (see S. 574), S3199 [15AP]

———treatment of business meal and entertainment expenses (see H.R. 1285), H1438 [10AP]

———treatment of businesses operating abroad (see H.R. 854), H669 [26FE]

———treatment of capital losses on sale or exchange of a principal residence (see H.R. 535), H283 [4FE]

———treatment of certain depreciable asset expenses by small businesses (see S. 76; H.R. 1565), S160 [21JA], H2444 [8MY]

———treatment of certain income received by cooperative telephone companies (see S. 791), S5001 [22MY]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see H.R. 2450), H7199 [10SE]

———treatment of computer software exports (see S. 387; H.R. 143), S1828 [3MR], H143 [9JA]

———treatment of corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses (see S. 576), S3199 [15AP]

———treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral equipment (see H.R. 1968), H4085 [19JN]

———treatment of distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (see H.R. 1205), H1260 [20MR]

———treatment of domestic air travel (see H.R. 2318), H6703 [31JY]

———treatment of economic subsidies provided by State and local governments to lure or retain businesses (see H.R. 3044), H10953 [13NO]

———treatment of effectively connected investment income of insurance companies (see S. 835; H.R. 1662), S5341 [5JN], H3069 [20MY]

———treatment of employee benefits for staffing firms (see H.R. 1891), H3796 [12JN]

———treatment of employee death benefits (see H.R. 1514), H2155 [1MY]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H143 [9JA]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance and interest on education loans (see H.R. 1632), H2783 [15MY]

———treatment of employer-provided transit passes and parking benefits (see S. 498; H.R. 878), S2646 [20MR], H700 [27FE]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (see S. 849; H.R. 1841, 1845), S5413 [9JN], H3659 [10JN]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see S. 241, 288; H.R. 1583), S855 [30JA], S1102 [6FE], H2589 [13MY]

———treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (see H.R. 533), H283 [4FE]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (see H.R. 1373), H1704 [17AP]

———treatment of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see S. 442), S2274 [13MR]

———treatment of liquidations of closely held corporations or property to transfer assets to charitable organizations (see H.R. 3029), H10767 [12NO]

———treatment of liquor and beer retailers (see H.R. 1620), H2783 [15MY]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see S. 239; H.R. 791, 803), S855 [30JA], H587, H588 [13FE]

———treatment of organizations that conduct certain games of chance (see H.R. 620), H347 [5FE]

———treatment of reorganizations and stocks for specialized small business investment companies (see H.R. 2707), H9501 [23OC]

———treatment of scientific equipment donated to elementary and secondary schools (see S. 99), S161 [21JA]

———treatment of self-employment tax relative to certain farm rental income (see S. 529; H.R. 1261), S2900 [9AP], H1391 [9AP]

———treatment of small property and casualty insurance companies (see H.R. 2258), H5777 [24JY]

———treatment of stock in agricultural refiners or processors sold to certain farmers' cooperatives (see S. 872; H.R. 1752), S5444 [10JN], H3213 [30MY]

———treatment of tax-exempt bonds for professional sports facilities (see S. 122, 434), S161 [21JA], S2206 [12MR]

———treatment of tax-exempt financing for professional sports facilities (see H.R. 721, 2097), H522 [12FE], H4835 [26JN]

———treatment of the commercial activities of Indian tribal organizations relative to unrelated business income tax (see H.R. 1554), H2444 [8MY]

———treatment of the manufacture and importation of tires (see S. 444), S2320 [14MR]

———treatment of tobacco products (see H.R. 3027), H10767 [12NO]

———treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (see S. 1123; H.R. 841), S8532 [31JY], H668 [26FE]

———workmen's compensation relative to certain personal liability assignments (see S. 1014; H.R. 1509), S7423 [14JY], H2155 [1MY]

Technology: improve and expedite licensing of federally owned inventions (see H.R. 2544), H7910 [25SE]

Telecommunications: assure competition in markets (see S. 954), S6186 [24JN]

———increase competitiveness of electronic interconnection industry (see H. Res. 110), H1439 [10AP]

———promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (see S. 1328; H.R. 1872), S11290 [28OC], H3796 [12JN]

———require an annual report to Congress on telecommunications services (see S. 665), S3799 [29AP]

Telephones: increase the forfeiture penalty for telephone service slamming and require providers of such service to report slamming incidents (see H.R. 2112), H4912 [8JY]

———strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see S. 1051, 1137, 1340; H.R. 2120, 3050), S7862 [22JY], S8533 [31JY], S11343 [29OC], H5020 [9JY], H10954 [13NO]

Television: allow voluntary code of standards and practices for broadcast and cable industry (see S. 471), S2552 [19MR]

———establish statutory rules for the conversion of television broadcast stations from analog to digital transmission (see S. 705), S3998 [6MY]

———implementation of ratings system for programming (see S. 409, 607; H.R. 1760), S2021 [6MR], S3348 [17AP], H3273 [3JN]

———treatment of voluntary guidelines relative to applicability of antitrust laws (see S. 539; H.R. 1510), S2901 [9AP], H2155 [1MY]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see S. 646; H.R. 1504), S3662 [24AP], H2090 [30AP]

Tobacco products: application of domestic laws on labeling, advertising, and marketing to international sales (see H.R. 2135), H5131 [10JY]

———application of fines to decrease usage by minors (see S. 828; H.R. 1772), S5253 [3JN], H3273 [3JN]

———disclosure of plaintiff attorney fees relative to tobacco industry liability settlement (see H. Con. Res. 140), H6705 [31JY]

———establish Federal authority to regulate tobacco and other products containing nicotine (see H.R. 516), H282 [4FE]

———prohibit regulation of tobacco-sponsored advertising used by professional motor sports associations (see H.R. 410), H152 [9JA]

———provide market transition assistance for quota owners, tobacco producers, and their communities, and phase out Federal programs supporting tobacco production (see S. 1313), S11191 [24OC]

———provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers, industry workers, and their communities (see S. 1310), S11034 [23OC]

———resolve litigation against tobacco industry, reform civil justice system responsible for adjudicating claims, and establish a national policy to reduce youth tobacco use (see S. 1530), S12575 [13NO]

———restrict the FDA from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law (see H.R. 768), H586 [13FE]

———restrict U.S. trade actions against foreign tobacco regulations and require warning labels on exported cigarettes in the language of the target country (see S. 1060), S7950 [23JY]

———tax status of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement (see S. Res. 104; H.R. 3030), S6727 [27JN], H10767 [12NO]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see S. 1183; H.R. 2385, 2387, 2390), S9515 [17SE], H6797 [3SE]

Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see S. 408; H.R. 204, 969), S1979 [5MR], H145 [9JA], H802 [6MR]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see S. 318; H.R. 607), S1300 [12FE], H347 [5FE]

Unemployment: reauthorize self-employment assistance programs (see S. 897), S5596 [12JN]

Veterans: extend commissary and exchange store privileges to veterans with service-connected disabilities and certain dependents (see H.R. 2224), H5664 [23JY]

———strengthen veterans' preference relative to employment opportunities (see H.R. 167), H144 [9JA]

Women: allow women's business development centers to contract with Federal departments and agencies to provide support for women-owned small businesses (see S. 925), S5790 [17JN]

———assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see S. 888; H.R. 1693), S5595 [12JN], H3169 [21MY]

———comprehensive pension protection (see S. 320, 620; H.R. 766, 1496), S1382 [13FE], S3349 [17AP], H586 [13FE], H2090 [30AP]

———ensure economic equity (see S. 71; S. Res. 70), S160 [21JA], S3011 [10AP]

———treatment of pensions relative to spouses and former spouses (see H.R. 1105), H1111 [18MR]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (see S. 1121; H.R. 2281, 3048), S8532 [31JY], H6025 [29JY], H10953 [13NO]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (see S. 1121; H.R. 2281, 3048), S8532 [31JY], H6025 [29JY], H10953 [13NO]

Chronologies

Advanced Breast Biopsy Instrumentation device application process, S9752 [23SE]

Cloture motions

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4350 [13MY], S4514 [15MY], S5174 [2JN], S5290 [4JN]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11512 [31OC], S11632 [4NO]

Contracts

Translation of Shadow Contract Signed by Alien Workers in the Northern Mariana Islands: Congressional Research Service, S8556 [31JY]

Cost Estimates

Homeowners Protection Act (S. 318): CBO, S11789 [5NO]

SBA programs reauthorization (S. 1139): CBO, S8975-S8977 [9SE]

Descriptions

Determination of Employment Status of Individuals as Employees or Independent Contractors Relative to Taxation (H.R. 2642), E1964 [8OC]

Home-Based Business Fairness Act (S. 460), S2432 [18MR]

International Labor Organization Human Rights (Core) Conventions, S11637 [4NO]

Limitations on Punitive Damage Awards (S. 79), S457 [21JA]

Promoting Missouri Exports and Protecting Jobs—Dept. of Agriculture Market Access Program, H5719 [24JY]

Documents

Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment Program, S10649 [8OC]

Examples

Individual wage tax form under flat tax proposal, S3275 [16AP]

Excerpts

Lobbying Disclosure Act, S1955 [5MR]

Explanations

SBA Programs Reauthorization (S. 1139), S11523-S11528 [31OC]

Stop Tax-Exempt Arena Debt Issuance Act (S. 122), S503 [21JA]

Factsheets

Adverse Health Effects of Feminine Hygiene Products, S9149 [11SE]

Early Learning and Opportunity Act (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP]

Hazards of Skin Care Products Containing Alpha-Hydroxy, S9149 [11SE]

Home-Based Business Fairness Act (H.R. 1145): Committee on Small Business (House), H3440-H3442 [4JN]

How Product Liability Reform Helps Women, H1955 [29AP]

Impact of Amtrak Strike, H8699 [8OC]

Many Corporations Are Using Accumulated Profits To Buy Back Stock Rather Than To Pay Dividends to Stockholders, H1315 [8AP]

National Association of Broadcasters Television Code of Conduct: Senator Lieberman, S2555 [19MR]

Talc May Pose a Risk of Ovarian Cancer, S9150 [11SE]

Virginia Wine Industry—Facts and Figures, E938 [15MY]

Forms

Washington (State) political contribution withholding authorization, S10115 [29SE]

Histories

Tribute to CNA in Celebration of Its Centennial—CNA Stands for Commitment, 1897-1997, S5543 [11JN], E1118 [4JN]

Letters

Agreement to develop Iranian oilfields by Russian, French, and Malaysian companies: Senator D'Amato, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10916 [22OC]

Allow Bell Operating Cos. entry into long distance service: Representative Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House), S7289 [11JY], S7681 [17JY]

Analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates: Barry S. Cargill, Small Business Association of Michigan, S1839 [3MR]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S1839 [3MR]

———Jim Barrett, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, S1839 [3MR]

———John J. Motley, National Retail Federation, S1839 [3MR]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1839 [3MR]

Availability of credit in disaster areas: Alan Greenspan, FRS, S3942 [5MY]

———John D. Hawke, Jr., Dept. of the Treasury, S3942 [5MY]

———Norman E. D'Amours, National Credit Union Administration, S3988 [6MY]

———Ricki Helfer, FDIC, S3942 [5MY]

Awarding of Federal contracts relative to union status of contractors: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) majority membership, S3345 [17AP]

Ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition: Gilbert G. Gallegos, Fraternal Order of Police, S493 [21JA]

———James A. Rhinebarger, Law Enforcement Steering Committee, S687 [23JA]

Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act: Linda P. Morgan, Regional Plan Association, S352 [21JA]

Capital gains rates relative to investments in certain small businesses: Frank E. Brawner, Oregon Bankers Association, E1518 [24JY]

———Steven W. Newman, Pacific Northwest International Trade Association, E1518 [24JY]

Capital gains tax rates: Alan E. States, E1506 [24JY]

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: Balanced Budget Amendment Coalition, S1863 [4MR]

Cosmetic industry regulation: Cynthia A. Pearson, National Women's Health Network, S8882 [8SE]

Cruise Ship Pilot Program funding: Benjamin J. Cayetano, Governor of Hawaii, S9952 [25SE]

———John W. Douglass, Dept. of the Navy, S9952 [25SE]

———several maritime industry representatives, S9953 [25SE]

———Thomas H. Moorer and Robert H. Spiro, Jr., National Security Caucus Foundation, S9952 [25SE]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance: Industry Depot Coalition, S11823 [6NO]

———S. Lee Kling, S5913 [18JN]

———Wendi L. Steele, Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, S5912 [18JN]

Dept. of Agriculture Market Access Program funding: Coalition To Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports, S7928 [23JY]

Dept. of Defense limit on compensation for corporate executives reimbursed under defense contracts: Lawrence P. Uhlfelder, Defense Contract Audit Agency, S7173 [10JY]

———Senator Grassley, S7173 [10JY]

———Senators Grassley and Boxer, S7171 [10JY]

Domestic Sugar Program: Eugene Moos, Dept. of Agriculture, H5701 [24JY]

———Jack Cassidy, CoBank, H5702 [24JY]

Executive authority relative to Federal procurement: Large & Gilbert (accounting firm), S3402 [22AP]

Executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations: Bob Affel, Sun Electric Co., E879 [8MY]

Exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes: Benhamin Y. Cooper, Small Business Legislative Council, S3124 [14AP]

———Elaine Z. Graham and Kathleen O'Leary, National Restaurant Association, S3124 [14AP]

Eximbank assistance to countries with nondemocratic governments: James A. Harmon, Eximbank, H8378 [6OC]

Extend research and development tax credit: several Members of Congress, S1570 [25FE]

External audits of managed health care plans: Delmarva Foundation for Medical Care, Inc., E1494 [23JY]

FAA awarding of large information technology contract to Dept. of Agriculture: Senator Thomas and Representative Duncan, S5392 [9JN]

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Gary J. Tharnish, S5288 [4JN]

———several women's organizations, S5164 [2JN], S5235 [3JN]

Farm subsidies (parody), E2066 [23OC]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S9817 [24SE]

FDA regulation of medical device approval process relative to labeling claims: George N. Hatsopoulos, Thermo Electron (business), S9749 [23SE]

———Monica Morrow, S9746 [23SE]

FDA regulation of medical device approval process relative to tracking or conducting of post-market surveillance: Elaine Levenson, Victims Against Lethal Valves (organization), S9708 [19SE]

FDA treatment of liability relative to adverse reaction reports or other certain information: Alan F. Holmer, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, S9765 [23SE]

Federal Prison Industries mandatory source requirements: Brad Miller, Competition in Contracting Act Coalition, S7164-S7166 [10JY]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S7112 [9JY]

———David Beatty, National Victim Center, S7167 [10JY]

———James P. Carty, National Association of Manufacturers, S7112 [9JY]

———Phil Glover, Council of Prison Locals, American Federation of Government Employees, S7095 [9JY]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7112 [9JY]

———Sharon Krell, Access Products, Inc., S7112 [9JY]

———Steve Schwalb, Dept. of Justice, S7147 [10JY]

Fraud detection and disclosure obligations on auditors of public companies: Arthur Levitt, SEC, S1412 [13FE]

———Senator Wyden, S1412 [13FE]

Freedom From Government Competition Act: Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S2338 [17MR]

———Kenton Pattie, Business Coalition for Fair Competition, S1312-S1314 [12FE]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1312 [12FE]

———Stephen E. Sandherr, Associated General Contractors of America, S2338 [17MR]

———Terry Neese, National Association of Women Business Owners, S2338 [17MR]

Gambling Impact Study Commission: President Clinton, H403 [10FE]

Home-Based Business Fairness Act: Representative Talent, Committee on Small Business (House), H3440 [4JN]

Importation of certain weapons for commercial sale: several organizations, H7478 [17SE]

Improve access to information on pension plans: Brian H. Graff, American Society of Pension Actuaries, S9516 [17SE]

———Karen W. Ferguson, Pension Rights Center, S9517 [17SE]

Investigation of College Bowl Alliance antitrust violations: several Senators, S2615-S2617 [20MR]

Investment in Education Act: Bill Ward, Lancaster, TX, Independent School District, S8830 [4SE]

———Kevin R. Appel, Treasurers' Association of Virginia, S8831 [4SE]

———Mary Ellen Sloan, Office of Salt Lake County, UT, County Attorney, S8831 [4SE]

———Michael J. O'Keefe, Office of Polk County, IA, County Attorney, S8829 [4SE]

———Robert R. Hagey, Siuox County, IA, Treasurer, S8828 [4SE]

———Ronald M. Rice, Iowa Association of School Boards, S8828 [4SE]

———Terry A. Henderson and S. Ellis Hankins, North Carolina League of Municipalities, S8830 [4SE]

IRS restructuring: Erskine B. Bowles, Executive Office of the President, E1913 [2OC]

———Speaker Gingrich, E1912, E1913 [2OC]

Issuance of State warning labels or public warnings about over-the-counter drugs: James D. Cope, Nonprescription Drug Manufactures Association, S9845 [24SE]

Livestock sales relative to tax treatment of capital gains and the earned income credit: several Senators, S4889 [21MY]

Maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label: Senators Abraham and Hollings and Representatives Dingell and Franks, S11445 [30OC]

Medicaid treatment of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement: Sally K. Richardson, Center for Medicaid and State Operations, S12139 [8NO]

———several Governors, S12140 [8NO]

NAFTA food safety provisions: several Representatives, E2009 [9OC]

NAFTA's impact on employment and the economy: Emil Parker, Dept. of Labor, H2579 [13MY]

———John T. Russell, H2579 [13MY]

———Mel Carnahan, Governor of Missouri, H2579 [13MY]

———President Clinton, H2578, H2579 [13MY]

———Senator Bond, H2578 [13MY]

———Wanda J. Rapier, H2578 [13MY]

National Women's Business Council funding: Carolyn Stradley, C&S Paving, Inc., S8974 [9SE]

New Mexico commercial zone on border of Mexico: Albert C. Zapanta, U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, S7770 [21JY]

———Gary D. Bratcher, New Mexico Economic Development Dept., S7769 [21JY]

———Mary Alice Garay, M.A. & Sons, Chile Products (business), S7769 [21JY]

No Electronic Theft (NET) Act: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, S12691 [13NO]

Nomination of Joel I. Klein to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division: Janet Reno, Attorney General, S7683 [17JY]

———Joel I. Klein, Dept. of Justice, S7287-S7289 [11JY]

———Senator Burns, S7678 [17JY]

———Senator Kerrey, S7682 [17JY]

———Senators Hollings and Dorgan, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S7683 [17JY]

Northern Mariana Islands covenant modifications relative to immigration, minimum wage, labor laws, and textile industry labeling requirements: Allen P. Stayman, Dept. of the Interior, S10655 [8OC]

———Senator Murkowski, S10654 [8OC]

Oklahoma Tribal and State Tobacco Tax Compact: Kathryn Bass, Oklahoma Tax Commission, H5230 [15JY]

OPIC funding: Vice President Gore, H6369 [30JY]

Product Liability Reform Act relative to tobacco industry: Jeremiah W. Nixon, Attorney General of Missouri, S5629 [12JN]

———several State Attorneys General, S5629 [12JN]

Prohibit persons from charging for services or products that the SSA and Dept. of HHS provide without charge: Martha A. McSteen, National Committee To Preserve Social Security and Medicare, S5457 [10JN]

Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act: Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, S11750 [5NO]

———Kevin L. Kearns, U.S. Business and Industrial Council, S11751 [5NO]

Reform corportate alternative minimum tax: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S4237 [8MY]

Resume trade and democracy programs for Pakistan: David L. Cox, Hycarbex, Inc., S7552 [16JY]

———James B. Taylor, Occidental Oil and Gas Corp., S7551 [16JY]

———John B. Hawkins, Hawkins Oil & Gas, Inc., S7552 [16JY]

———Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S7551 [16JY]

———Mark Esherick, MCI Communications Corp., S7551 [16JY]

———Paul G. Smith, Tenaska International (business), S7552 [16JY]

———Peter Carroll, Solar Turbines (business), S7551 [16JY]

———Reese H. Howle, Alpha-Gamma Technologies, Inc., S7551 [16JY]

———Robert F. Hemphill, Jr., AES Corp., S7552 [16JY]

———Thomas G. Boren, Southern Electric International (business), S7552 [16JY]

———Todd Hasselbeck, Boston Technology, Inc., S7552 [16JY]

———W.M. Krips, Union Texas Petroleum (business), S7552 [16JY]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7550 [16JY]

Right-To-Know-More and Pollution Prevention Act: Carol M. Browner, EPA, S4758 [20MY]

———Carolyn Hartmann and Andrea Askowitz, U.S. Public Interest Research Group, S4758 [20MY]

———Philip E. Clapp, Environmental Information Center, S4759 [20MY]

SBA actions relative to OMB review of Toxic Release Inventory reporting requirements: James F. Hoobler, SBA, S4619 [15MY]

———Senator Bond, Committee on Small Business (Senate), S4619 [15MY]

Small Business Lawsuit Abuse Protection Act: Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S5349 [5JN]

———Elaine Z. Graham and Christina M. Howard, National Restaurant Association, S5349 [5JN]

Smithsonian Institution's planned exhibit on the history of sweatshops in the U.S.: Evan Smyth, E2228 [8NO]

———I. Michael Heyman, Smithsonian Institution, E2228 [8NO]

Superfund Program funding: Carol M. Browner, EPA, H5250 [15JY]

———Franklin D. Raines, OMB, H5251 [15JY]

———Vice President Gore, H5250 [15JY]

Tax laws governing corporations buying back own stock: several Members of Congress, H1314 [8AP]

Tax rates: Representative Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H15 [7JA]

———Robert E. Rubin, Sec. of the Treasury, S6404 [26JN]

Tax treatment of certain corporate profits: Representative Owens, H875, H876 [11MR]

Tax treatment of corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses: Warren E. Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., S6478 [26JN]

Telecommunications policies regulating competition: Howard M. Metzenbaum, Gene Kimmelman, and Mark Cooper, Consumer Federation of America, S7682 [17JY]

———President Clinton, S7290 [11JY], S7674 [17JY]

Treatment of spectrum auction revenues: June E. O'Neill, CBO, S8396 [31JY]

———Senator Hollings, S8396 [31JY]

U.S.-Asia Environmental Partnership: China Strategic Institute, S7587 [16JY]

Underpayment of quarterly tax payment: Robert C. Huntley, Jr., H9845 [31OC]

Use, sale, and export of computer encryption products for privacy and security: several Federal law enforcement agencies, H6910 [4SE]

———several law enforcement associations, H6911 [4SE]

W.R. Grace & Co. liability at Wayne, NJ, nuclear waste interim site: James M. Owendoff, Dept. of Energy, S5919 [18JN]

———Thomas P. Grumbly, Dept. of Energy, S5919 [18JN]

Working Families Flexibility Act: Sheldon E. Steinbach, American Council on Education, H1127 [19MR]

Worldwide Tobacco Disclosure Act: Fran DuMelle, American Lung Association, S7960 [23JY]

———Martha N. Hill, American Heart Association, S7961 [23JY]

———William D. Novelli and Matthew L. Myers, National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids, S7961 [23JY]

Lists

Business Coalition for Fair Competition, S1314 [12FE]

Campaign Reform Project Business Advisory Council, S10509 [8OC]

Coalition To Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports, S7928 [23JY]

Cosponsors of S. 724, reform corporate alternative minimum tax, S4237 [8MY]

CPSC Recall Round-Up Day suggested State and local activities, S2551 [19MR]

Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct (organization) members, E1381 [9JY]

Freedom From Government Competition Act (S. 314) supporters, S2338 [17MR]

Organizations supporting S. 389, analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, S1839 [3MR]

Questions relative to review of tobacco settlement: Senator Nickles, S12546 [13NO]

Supporters of S. 314, Freedom From Government Competition Act, S1312 [12FE]

Toshiba Corp./National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program winners, E1258 [19JN]

U.S. firms with investment and business interests in India, H6809 [4SE]

Western Slope of Colorado airline service field hearing witnesses, S4581 [15MY]

Memorandums

Awarding of Federal Contracts Relative to Union Status of Contractors: John J. Sweeney, AFL-CIO, E661-E663 [15AP]

Confirmation That Huizhou Corp. of the Overseas Labor Services Is an Agency of the Chinese Government: Dept. of State, S8556 [31JY]

Dept. of Defense Limit on Compensation for Corporate Executives Reimbursed Under Defense Contracts: Pat Ayers, Congressional Research Service, S7176 [10JY]

District of Columbia Council Contract Review Reform Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House), H775 [6MR]

External Audits of Managed Health Care Plans: Claudia Schlosberg, National Health Law Program, E1494-E1496 [23JY]

FDA Regulation of Laws on Tobacco Product Labeling, Advertising, and Marketing: Congressional Research Service, S8857-S8859 [5SE]

Sale of Duplicate Insurance Policies to Medicare Beneficiaries: Institute on Law and Rights of Older Adults, E80 [9JA]

Messages

Export Expansion and Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act: President Clinton, S9409 [16SE], H7351 [16SE]

Federal Labor Relations Authority Report: President Clinton, S8822 [4SE], H6902 [4SE]

General System of Preferences Relative to Cambodia: President Clinton, S5176 [2JN], H3219 [3JN]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Lucia: President Clinton, S8745 [3SE]

Telecommunications Services Relative to Cuba: President Clinton, S9079 [10SE], H7182 [10SE]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

Motions

Eximbank: reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8199, H8203 [30SE]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), H8397 [6OC]

SBA: reauthorize programs (S. 1139), H8113 [29SE]

Papers

Cruise Ship Pilot Program Funding Relative to Creation of Monopolies: Senator Inouye, S9954 [25SE]

Human Costs of Regulation—The Case of Medical Devices and the FDA: David C. Murray, Hudson Institution, S9833 [24SE]

Petitions and memorials

Michigan: EPA standards for ozone or particulate matter, S8374 [30JY]

Poems

``While I Was Walking'', S9048 [10SE]

Press releases

Environmentalists Unified on Fast Track—Change It or Reject It: National Wildlife Federation, S11749 [5NO]

NAM Calls the Alternative Minimum Tax the ``Anti-Manufacturing Tax'': National Association of Manufacturers, S4237 [8MY]

New ESI Study Finds Causes and Costs of Trade Defeicit More Complex Than Traditional Economic Rhetoric: Economic Strategy Institute, S11744 [5NO]

Proposals

Facilitation of strong encryption methods for privacy and security, S4685 [19MY]

Questions and answers

Air Force contract competition practices: Rudy DeLeon, Air Force and Senator Hatch, S11834 [6NO]

Remarks in House

Adult Communities Total Services, Inc.: anniversary, E2153, E2155 [31OC]

Advertising: control of billboards in areas adjacent to Federal highways (H.R. 1448), E753 [24AP]

Agriculture: farm subsidies, E2066 [23OC]

Air pollution: establish minimum nationwide nitrogen oxide pollution standards for fossil-fuel fired electric powerplants (H.R. 1910), H3809 [17JN]

———regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (H.R. 679), E204 [11FE]

American Airlines: tribute, E2384 [13NO]

Amtrak: labor protection and contracting regulations, H9521-H9528 [24OC]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), H4858-H4860 [8JY], H10803, H10804 [13NO]

Audio Craft Co.: Better Business Bureau National Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics award recipient, E673 [16AP]

Aviation: bilateral aviation agreement with Japan relative to market and airline access restrictions, H7496-H7503 [17SE], H7716, H7717 [23SE]

———criteria for granting slots to new entrant air carriers at certain high density airports (H.R. 2405), E1653 [4SE]

———provide assistance and slots to air carriers providing service between high-density and underserved airports (H.R. 2748), H9733 [30OC]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (H.R. 2476), H7266 [15SE]

———tax proposals, H5041 [10JY], E1339 [27JN]

Bankruptcy: reform system to become a needs-based system (H.R. 2500), E1800 [18SE], E1824 [23SE]

Bartosiewicz, John T.: Pulaski Association of Business and Professional Men Man of the Year award recipient, E452 [12MR]

Bay County Home Builders Association: anniversary, E1693 [9SE]

Becton Dickinson & Co.: anniversary, E1736 [11SE]

Benteler Automotive Corp.: Honda of America Manufacturing Co. Quality Award recipient, E1235 [17JN]

BIA: prohibit recognition of new Indian trust lands until binding agreements are reached by tribes on State and local sales taxes, H5220-H5233 [15JY], E1435 [16JY]

Bimba Manufacturing Co.: anniversary, E1567 [31JY]

Black Enterprise (publication): tribute to Marathon Men award recipients, E1084 [3JN]

Black Women of Achievement (organization): tribute to award recipients, E1135 [5JN]

Boston, MA: Boston Urban Ring transportation project funding, E2023 [21OC]

Bronx, NY: anniversary of Hunts Point Local Development Corp., E2046 [22OC]

Bucheit International (business): require return of certain holdings from Burgan Bank S.A.K (business), E2235 [8NO]

Bureau of Engraving and Printing: subsidies to companies providing currency paper, H2608, H2655, H2657 [14MY], H2692-H2695 [15MY]

Burns, Philip: Rolling Meadows, IL, Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

Buy American Act: compliance, H2029 [30AP], H2728 [15MY], H2844 [16MY], H3879, H3886 [18JN], H4956, H4959, H4960 [9JY], H7846 [25SE], H9705 [29OC]

California: moratorium on gas and oil development of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 133), E25 [7JA]

Calumet City, IL: anniversary of Chamber of Commerce, E2277 [9NO]

Canada: limit imports of wool apparel (H.R. 2432), E1683 [8SE]

Carter, William W.: Alabama Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E869 [7MY]

Chemistry and Technology Forum: presentation relative to international trade and the chemical industry, E1090 [3JN]

Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (H.R. 1972), E1267 [19JN]

China, People's Republic of: U.S. policy, E587 [8AP]

Chowdhury, Subir: Society of Automotive Engineers Excellence in Engineering Award recipient, E1973 [8OC]

Cinergy Corp.: tribute, H7737 [24SE]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies, H1164 [19MR], H1344 [9AP], E1221 [17JN], E1269 [19JN], E1726 [10SE]

———prohibit employment discrimination (H.R. 963), E411 [6MR]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 983), E407 [6MR]

Clean Air Act: reduce acid deposition (H.R. 2365), E1577 [1AU]

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.: anniversary, E1904 [2OC]

Clinton, President: executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations, H1797, H1799 [24AP], E661 [15AP], E878 [8MY]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (H.R. 23), E71 [7JA]

CNA Insurance Co.: anniversary, E1118 [4JN]

Coastal Berry (business): position on union organizing campaigns, H4069 [19JN]

Collins and Aikman Floorcoverings (business): Georgia Dept. of Labor Success Track Outstanding Employer Award recipient, E2235 [8NO]

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security, E2276 [9NO]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (S. 909), E1320 [25JN]

———permit lawful possessors of a copy of a computer program to authorize additional copies under certain circumstances (H.R. 72), E21 [7JA]

———prohibit gambling on the Internet (H.R. 2380), E1633 [3SE]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (H.R. 1748), E1014 [22MY]

———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (H.R. 98), H5809 [25JY], E8 [7JA]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security, E2289 [9NO]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (H.R. 695), H6909-H6914 [4SE], E245 [12FE], E2108 [28OC], E2243 [8NO], E2370 [13NO]

Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues: forum on women-owned businesses, H7819 [24SE]

Construction industries: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (H.R. 2554), E1863 [25SE]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (H.R. 563), E134 [4FE]

———prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (H.R. 795), E266 [13FE]

Contracts: classification of employees and independent contractors relative to Federal procurement contracts (H.R. 769), E398 [6MR]

———classification of employees and independent contractors relative to Federal procurement contracts (H.R. 770), E398 [6MR]

———prohibit awarding of Federal contracts relative to fraud investigations, H7390, H7391 [17SE]

Cook County, IL: tribute to West Suburban Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E135 [4FE]

Copeland Act: repeal (H.R. 2720), E2078 [24OC]

Copyright Act: revise to conform to the digital era and advance educational opportunities (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

Copyrights: strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (H.R. 2265), E1527, E1529 [25JY]

———treatment of distribution of certain phonorecords (H.R. 1967), E1260 [19JN]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (H.R. 1596), H5848, H5854 [28JY]

———liability of businesses relative to donation of food to nonprofit organizations, E1400 [11JY]

———product liability reform, H1955 [29AP], H8059 [29SE], E2015, E2021 [21OC]

———provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and professional associations (H.R. 1542), E866 [7MY]

———reform punitive damages award laws, E1775 [17SE]

Creamer, J. Fletcher, Sr.: New Jersey Construction Industry Hall of Fame inductee, E1698 [9SE]

Crime: provide minimum mandatory penalties for false bomb threats conveyed through interstate and foreign commerce (H.R. 845), H643 [26FE]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal (H.R. 2720), E2078 [24OC]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, H3953 [19JN], H4189-H4198 [23JN], H9606 [28OC]

Defense Contract Audit Agency: interpretation of regulations for employee stock ownership plans of defense contractors, H9605 [28OC]

Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct (organization): tribute, E1381 [9JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate Market Access Program (H.R. 972), H818 [11MR]

———Market Access Program funding, H5717-H5722 [24JY]

———reduce loan rate for peanut quotas, H5708-H5714 [24JY]

———regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets, H5652 [23JY], H5700-H5707, H5726 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: competitive procurement and contract practices, H9586, H9595, H9604 [28OC]

———improve the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (H.R. 974), H772 [6MR], E408 [6MR]

———prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (H.R. 925), E376 [5MR]

———purchase of boots from People's Republic of China, H1048 [18MR]

———reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (H.R. 1243), E597 [8AP]

———reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (H.R. 1300), E629 [10AP]

Dept. of Energy: competitive contract procurement requirements, H5751, H5752 [24JY]

———Office for Worker and Community Transition funding, H4211 [23JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish a schedule of preventive health care services under private insurance plans and programs (H.R. 177), E20 [7JA]

Dept. of HUD: empowerment zones and enterprise communities funding, H6637 [31JY]

Dept. of Labor: employment training for former welfare recipients, H5898 [28JY]

———establish advisory panels relative to occupational safety and health (H.R. 2871), E2244 [8NO]

———establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (H.R. 1377), H3080, H3082-H3088 [21MY], E702 [17AP]

———reform, H2796 [16MY]

Dept. of State: adjudication of visas relative to U.S. citizen employees, H3632 [10JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Program funding, H5347-H5362 [16JY]

———Community Development Financial Institutions Fund contracting practices, H8681, H8682 [8OC]

Dept. of Transportation: Railroad Loan Guarantee Program funding, H5646-H5649 [23JY]

———study existing ferry operations in the U.S. and provide financial assistance for the development of ferry operations (H.R. 1630), E954 [19MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 1703), H8369-H8373 [6OC], E1028 [22MY], E2011 [9OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs: debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws, H5261 [15JY]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of UAW Local 314, E641 [14AP]

———contract negotiations relative to newspapers' strike, H3890 [18JN], H4069 [19JN], H4223 [24JN], H4607 [25JN]

District of Columbia: exempt certain contracts entered into by the government of the District of Columbia from review by the Council of the District of Columbia (H.R. 513), H774-H776 [6MR]

———reform contracting practices, E2379 [13NO]

———tribute to contributions to the Washington Scholarship Fund (organization) to assist low-income students, H9474 [23OC]

Dow Chemical Co.: anniversary, E1022 [22MY]

Drugs: defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (H.R. 1727), E1093 [3JN]

Durham Manufacturing Co.: anniversary, E1682 [8SE]

East Coast Warehouse & Distribution, Inc.: anniversary, E2152 [31OC]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 1049), H2652-H2654 [14MY]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 3020), E2311 [10NO]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (H.R. 1636), H2796 [16MY], E948 [16MY]

———national objectives priority assignments, H1113 [19MR]

Economy: expansion, E1698 [9SE]

———increase in inflation rates, H730 [5MR]

———national objectives priority assignments, H612-H616 [25FE], H1093-H1096 [18MR], H1778, H1779, H1780 [23AP], H1858-H1865 [24AP], H3174 [22MY], H3584, H3646, H3651-H3653 [10JN], H4125, H4130 [20JN], H4139 [23JN], H4320-H4334 [24JN], H4631-H4637 [25JN], H7483 [17SE], E941 [15MY], E1640 [3SE]

———relocation to foreign countries, H10585 [12NO]

Education: assign job training coordinators to high schools and community colleges to work with local industries to develop curriculum suited to local job market, H2852, H2853 [16MY]

———funds from businesses in exchange for advertising in schools, H924 [12MR]

———tribute to participants in the Toshiba Corp./National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program, E1257 [19JN]

EEOC: funding, H8239 [30SE]

Eizenstat, Stuart: accusations of conflict of interest relative to Dept. of State's involvement in British Airways-American Airlines alliance, E1911 [2OC]

Elections: voter participation, H3646 [10JN]

Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (H.R. 338), E68 [7JA]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (H.R. 2651), E2004 [9OC]

Employment: eligibility requirements and limits on accrual of compensatory time, H1138, H1139 [19MR]

———labor and trade policies, H3263-H3269 [3JN]

———minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain employees (H.R. 2888), E2273 [9NO]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (H.R. 1858), E1176 [10JN]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (H.R. 2275), E2106 [28OC]

———protect employer rights (H.R. 758), E252 [13FE]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H715 [4MR], H772 [6MR], H821 [11MR], H1009-H1015 [13MR], H1034 [17MR], H1048, H1090 [18MR], H1114, H1115, H1124-H1156, H1162, H1166 [19MR], E42 [7JA], E570 [21MR], E589, E595 [8AP]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 99), H1115-H1124 [19MR]

———summer youth jobs program, H3247 [3JN]

———treatment of former welfare recipients relative to income and workplace protection, H3790, H3792 [12JN], H3869, H3904, H3905 [18JN], H4078, H4080-H4082 [19JN], H4567, H4568, H4569, H4591 [25JN], H6325, H6328, H6329 [30JY]

———treatment of former welfare recipients relative to income and workplace protections, H5031-H5040 [10JY]

———use of salary base to exempt employees from certain wage requirements (H.R. 647), E317 [26FE]

EPA: air quality standards, H1345, H1368 [9AP]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, H3559-H3564 [5JN], H3668, H3669 [11JN], H3916-H3921 [18JN], H4076, H4077 [19JN], H4650, H4822 [26JN], H4907 [8JY], H5025 [10JY], H5328-H5335 [16JY], H5409 [17JY], H7837 [25SE], H8678 [8OC], E1651, E1664 [4SE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (H.R. 1984), H4213 [23JN], H4637-H4644 [25JN], H5006 [9JY], E1286 [20JN], E1590 [1AU], E2122 [29OC]

———proposed air quality regulations for wood furniture and related industries, H3666 [11JN]

ERA Real Estate (business): tribute to efforts with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, E2384 [13NO]

Eshleman, Jim: Lockheed Martin Corp. Nova award recipient, E136 [4FE]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Con. Res. 117), H5383 [16JY], H5410, H5452 [17JY]

———handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Res. 191), H5517-H5521 [22JY], H5992 [29JY], E1483, E1484 [23JY]

Eximbank: community work requirements for certain members of firms, H8202, H8203 [30SE]

———financial assistance preference to firms that have shown a commitment to reinvestment and job creation in the U.S. (H.R. 2069), E1328 [25JN]

———preferential assistance relative to conduct by firms exporting to the People's Republic of China, H8200-H8202 [30SE]

———prohibit assistance to companies that are at least 50 percent owned by a foreign country or military, H8374-H8377 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to countries with nondemocratic governments, H8377-H8380 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to foreign companies that violate U.S. child labor laws, H8382 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to Russia relative to sale of missile systems to the People's Republic of China, H8380 [6OC]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H7369 [17SE], H7873 [25SE], H8189-H8207 [30SE], H8373-H8383, H8395-H8397 [6OC], E1773, E1774 [17SE], E1951 [7OC], E1978 [8OC]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), consideration (H. Res. 255), H8184-H8188 [30SE]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), insert language of H.R. 1370 in lieu, H8397 [6OC]

———rename to U.S. Export Bank, H8205, H8206 [30SE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform calculation formula for overtime compensation (H.R. 2710), E2071 [23OC]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (H.R. 109), E57 [7JA]

Farmland Industries (business): EPA Pollution Prevention Award recipient, E1572 [31JY]

Faux, Dick: Milpitas, CA, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1278 [20JN]

FCC: clarify authority to authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (H.R. 1324), E668 [15AP]

———revise television station ownership rules relative to local marketing agreements (H.R. 1859), E1169 [10JN]

———treatment of spectrum auction revenues, H4575, H4592 [25JN], H6339 [30JY]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (H.R. 1411), H8454, H8455-H8500 [7OC], H8694 [8OC], E2009 [9OC]

Federal aid programs: reduce corporate welfare (H.R. 1340), E658 [15AP]

Federal Bronze Casting Industries, Inc.: anniversary, E1578 [1AU]

Federal Express Corp.: alleged political pressure relative to political action committee contributions, H954 [13MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (H.R. 1710), E1035, E1043 [22MY]

———requirements relative to health claims on food labels (H.R. 2208), E1471 [22JY]

Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial services sector (H.R. 10), H4817 [26JN]

———increase competition in the financial services sector (H.R. 669), E217 [11FE], E260 [13FE]

———increase competition in the financial services sector and merge commercial bank and savings association charters (H.R. 268), E81, E87 [9JA]

Firearms: require States to establish manufacturing criteria for sales and require manufacturers to install magazine safeties (H.R. 116), E4 [7JA]

Floods: disaster assistance to Ohio, H729 [5MR]

———disaster assistance to West Virginia, H773, H782 [6MR]

Florida: restrictions and requirements on leasing of the Continental Shelf, H9511 [24OC]

———treatment of wine from other States, H5501 [22JY]

Foreign aid: procurement of certain U.S. goods by countries receiving assistance, H6730 [3SE]

———tribute to Microcredit Program, E384 [5MR]

———tribute to Trickle Up Program, E666 [15AP]

Foreign countries: phase-out private sector development enterprise funds (H.R. 564), E214 [11FE]

———relocation, H728 [5MR]

Foreign policy: support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (H.R. 2867), E2240 [8NO]

———support U.S. cooperatives and credit union programs, H6359 [30JY]

Foreign trade: clarify the term ``normal trade relations'' (H.R. 2316), E1597 [1AU]

———decision by World Trade Organization relative to European Union banana policy, E1067 [30MY]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, H7019, H7113-H7116 [9SE], H7358-H7362 [16SE], H7370 [17SE], H7609, H7610, H7614 [23SE], H8029-H8036 [26SE], H8813-H8817 [9OC], H8932, H8980 [22OC], H9046 [23OC], H9545, H9552-H9557 [24OC], H9567 [28OC], H9733 [30OC], H10584, H10585 [12NO], E1835 [24SE], E1871 [26SE], E1948 [7OC], E2004 [9OC], E2281 [9NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), H9860-H9862 [31OC], H10108, H10109 [6NO], H10351, H10352, H10353 [8NO], H10586 [12NO], E2141 [30OC], E2210 [7NO], E2345, E2346, E2363, E2372 [13NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2629), E1960 [7OC]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), H10410 [8NO]

———export promotion programs, H1002 [13MR]

———extend Presidential fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements, H1591-H1597 [16AP]

———impact of fast-track negotiating procedures on U.S. environment and food safety laws, H8033 [26SE]

———impact of fast-track negotiating procedures on U.S. food safety laws, H8723-H8726 [8OC]

———U.S. deficit, H1284 [21MR], H1369 [9AP], H4255, H4266 [24JN]

Fox Hills Industries, Inc.: anniversary, E1578 [1AU]

France: natural gas agreement with Iran, H8451 [7OC]

———U.S. policy, E809 [1MY]

Franchises: establish certain uniform rights, duties, and enforcement procedures relative to franchise agreements (H.R. 1083), E550 [21MR]

———establish certain uniform rights, duties, and enforcement procedures relative to franchise agreements (H.R. 2954), E2281 [9NO]

Fresno, CA: tribute to Fresno Chamber of Commerce ArcWork of Fresno project, E991 [21MY]

Fresno (CA) Bee: Excellence in Business Award recipients, E878 [8MY]

Fresno City College: tribute to Vocational Training Center, E1274 [19JN]

FRS: expand the opportunity for private enterprise to compete with the Board of Governors in the transportation of paper checks (H.R. 2119), H5457 [17JY]

G.L. Technology (business): Rolling Meadows, IL, Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

Gambling: analysis of results from Gaming Industry Employee Impact Survey, H10771 [13NO]

Gambling Impact Study Commission: appointment of certain individuals, H401-H403 [10FE], H1915 [29AP]

Germany: U.S. policy, E809 [1MY]

Gordon, Patricia: Professional Secretaries International Secretary of the Year award recipient, E445 [12MR]

Government: give preference to firms that adopt and enforce a corporate code of conduct (H.R. 2071), E1324 [25JN]

———procurement access for women-owned businesses (H. Res. 313), E2292 [9NO]

———use of private delivery services in filing documents with Federal agencies (H.R. 782), E283 [13FE]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, E742 [24AP]

———analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 1010), E480 [13MR]

———contractor reporting requirements relative to hiring of veterans, H5770 [24JY], H5966 [29JY]

———impact on business and industry, H2864 [16MY]

———reform, H1368 [9AP]

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank: tribute, E1973 [8OC]

Guam: anniversary of Bank of Guam (business), E647 [14AP]

———U.S. policy, H3572-H3575 [6JN], E1195 [12JN]

Guthrie, Debbi Huffman: Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties, CA, Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E939 [15MY]

Haiti: economic reform, H6374, H6375 [30JY]

Hannibal, MO: semifinalist for the National Trust for Historic Preservation Great American Main Street Awards, H1307 [8AP]

Harper, Beverly: Pennsylvania's Best 50 Women in Business award recipient, E1098 [3JN]

Health: assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (H.R. 211), E56 [7JA]

———external audits of managed care plans, E1494 [23JY]

———improve and expand employee health care programs (H.R. 1515), E830 [5MY]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers, E2015 [21OC]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (H.R. 872), H1293 [8AP]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, H10774 [13NO], E2179 [4NO]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 1222), E564 [21MR]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 1749), E1036 [22MY]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 337), E46 [7JA], E89 [9JA], E1352 [27JN]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 820), E313 [25FE]

———require the removal of silicone gel and saline breast implants and conduct chemical and industrial safety research (H.R. 366), E193 [10FE]

Higher Education Act: financial responsibility for refunds during provisional certification and change of ownership of propietary institutions (H.R. 2981), E2301 [10NO]

Hillside, NJ: tribute to Community Food Bank of New Jersey, E1828 [23SE]

Honduras: establish apparel industry code of conduct, E2160 [31OC]

Hughes Danbury Optical Systems, Inc.: tribute, H1687 [17AP]

Immigration: increase enforcement of employer sanctions and labor standards (H.R. 2548), E1861 [25SE]

———reform the temporary employment program (H.R. 119), E7 [7JA]

Industry, CA: anniversary, E1292 [23JN]

INS: refund of fees to certain organizations contracted to assist in fingerprinting operation, H8021 [26SE]

Insurance: establish requirements for the cancellation of automobile insurance policies (H.R. 1024), E430 [11MR]

———legality of sale of duplicate coverage relative to health insurance policies, E80 [9JA]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (H.R. 1117), H1961 [29AP], E509 [18MR]

Intellectual property: application of antitrust laws (H.R. 401), E90 [9JA]

International Whaling Commission: effect of renewal of commercial whaling rights for certain tribes relative to whale watching industry, H3081, H3152 [21MY]

———redefine ``aboriginal subsistance whaling'' to prevent the resumption of commercial whaling, H8986 [22OC]

Interstate commerce: clarify firearm permit and licensing procedures for armored car crew members (H.R. 624), H634-H636 [26FE], E185 [6FE]

Investments: promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (H.R. 1592), E919 [14MY]

———tax laws governing buying back own stock, H1311-H1318 [8AP]

IRS: enforcement of tax laws towards corporations, H8828-H8831 [9OC]

———funding, H8698 [8OC]

———reform, H10352 [8NO]

———restructure, H8120, H8121 [29SE], H8163, H8165, H8168 [30SE], H8268 [1OC], H8312 [2OC], H8362 [6OC], H8451, H8569, H8571 [7OC], H8635, H8636, H8637, H8638, H8640 [8OC], H8808, H8809, H8828-H8831 [9OC], H8844, H8904-H8909, H8917 [21OC], H8932, H8933, H8940, H8979, H8988 [22OC], H9042, H9043, H9044, H9045 [23OC], H9503, H9505 [24OC], H9630, H9712 [29OC], H9733 [30OC], H9845 [31OC], E1912 [2OC], E1972 [8OC], E2067 [23OC]

———restructure and reform, H10110 [6NO], H10352 [8NO], H10776 [13NO]

———restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), H9475 [23OC], H10108 [6NO], H10772 [13NO], E2203, E2204, E2212 [7NO], E2233 [8NO], E2285 [9NO], E2306, E2319 [10NO]

———restructure (H.R. 2292), H8451 [7OC], E1605-E1607 [1AU], E1911 [2OC], E2319 [10NO], E2356 [13NO]

ITT Automotive (business): USA Today and Rochester Institute of Technology Quality Cup award recipient, E868 [7MY]

J.C. Penney Co.: tribute, E1974 [8OC]

Japan: access of U.S. business to markets, E1284 [20JN], E1832 [24SE], E2127 [30OC]

Junior Achievement of South Central Pennsylvania (organization): anniversary, E1272 [19JN]

KPMG Peat Marwick (business): anniversary, E1554 [29JY], E1569 [31JY]

La Jolla, CA: tribute to La Jolla Business Improvement District, E2377 [13NO]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness, H1091-H1093 [18MR]

———allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (H.R. 634), E187 [6FE]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues and fees, H7370 [17SE]

———ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (H.R. 928), E392 [5MR]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (H.R. 59), E52 [7JA]

Levi Strauss & Co.: layoff of employees relative to executive bonus payments, H10772 [13NO]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: introduction of the F-22 aircraft, H1157, H1158 [19MR]

Lockwood Greene (business): tribute to donation of architectural drawings to Smithsonian Institution, E225 [12FE]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country, H3898 [18JN], H9580, H9598, H9606 [28OC]

———prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (H.R. 1138), H1534-H1538 [15AP], H1696-H1699 [17AP]

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.: tribute to Olathe, CO, facility for efforts relative to environmental compliance requirements, E2252 [8NO]

MAACO (business): anniversary, E2099 [28OC]

Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international registration of trademarks (H.R. 567), E158 [4FE]

Maison Louis Latour (business): anniversary, E1087 [3JN]

Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (H.R. 21), E8 [7JA], E144 [4FE]

McArdle Printing Co.: anniversary, E1629 [3SE]

McDonnell Douglas Corp.: tribute to employees involved with production of night vision/targeting systems, E1499 [23JY]

McKissack, Deryl: District of Columbia Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E999 [21MY]

Meadows Funeral Home (business): Rolling Meadows, IL, Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

Medicare: prohibit payments to nonprofit hospitals that convert to for-profit status without proper disclosure (H.R. 443), E82 [9JA]

———require surety bonds and disclosure of certain ownership information for suppliers of durable medical equipment, home health agencies, and other health care providers (H.R. 1457), E741 [24AP]

Mexico: importation of diseased strawberries, H1296 [8AP]

———joint conference on U.S.-Mexican border, H1461 [15AP]

Michigan Apparel Club: anniversary, E1375 [8JY]

Minimum wage: level, H3263-H3269 [3JN], E1244 [18JN], E2223 [8NO]

———level (H.R. 685), E541 [20MR]

———level (H.R. 2211), H5581 [23JY]

Mitsubishi of America, Inc.: closing of television manufacturing plant in California, H250 [4FE]

Monterey County (CA) Herald: treatment of employees, E2218 [7NO]

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument: expeditious completion of acquisition of private mineral interests (H.R. 1659), E966 [19MY]

Mount Vernon, VA: tribute to Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Wine Festival and Sunset Tour, E937 [15MY]

Murry, Michael J.: South Side Business Club of Milwaukee Man of the Year honoree, E2017 [21OC]

Murtha, Representative: American Iron & Steel Institute award recipient, E366 [4MR]

NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, H2248-H2252 [6MY], H2576-H2584 [13MY]

———violation of child labor laws by Mexico, H8029-H8032 [26SE]

National Black McDonald's Operators Association: anniversary, E1955 [7OC]

National objectives: role of Government relative to nonprofit organizations, religious institutions, and businesses, H933-H939 [12MR]

National Ocean Industries Association: anniversary, E2145 [30OC]

National Women's Business Council: funding, H8240, H8243 [30SE]

———tribute, E1887 [29SE]

Navy: authority to enter into long-term charter leases for auxiliary and naval support vessels built in U.S. shipyards, H4046, H4047, H4048 [19JN]

New Jersey: tribute to counties ranked by Money (publication) on list of best places to live in America, H3667 [11JN], E1212 [12JN]

———tribute to National Association of Women Business Owners chapter, E537 [20MR]

———tribute to Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce convention and exhibition, E2085 [24OC]

New Jersey Society for Environmental and Economic Development: tribute to award recipients, E2024 [21OC]

New York, NY: anniversary of East Side Chamber of Commerce, E1836 [24SE]

Nike, Inc.: report on labor practices, E1311 [24JN]

Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corp.: tribute, E930 [14MY]

NIST: Advanced Technology Program funding, H7789 [24SE], H7886-H7889, H7907 [25SE], E1877 [26SE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), H1804-H1808 [24AP], E625 [10AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), consideration (H. Res. 127), H1801 [24AP]

NLRB: adjust employer business activity threshold relative to jurisdiction of labor disputes, H7239-H7246 [11SE]

———determine appropriateness of certain bargaining units in the absence of a stipulation or consent (H.R. 1595), E922 [14MY]

———involvement in labor disputes, H8302 [2OC]

Norm Thompson (business): tribute for flood relief efforts, H5171 [11JY]

North Kingstown, RI: Quonset Point-Davisville Project funding, E1529 [25JY]

Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing business (H.R. 178), E24 [7JA]

———adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing business (H.R. 2833), E2205 [7NO]

Northern Mariana Islands: enforcement of labor and immigration laws, H8414 [6OC], E1897 [2OC], E2185 [7NO]

———Federal Victims' Assistance Program funding, H7796-H7801 [24SE], H7906 [25SE], E1877 [26SE], E1883 [29SE], E1897 [2OC]

———labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (H.R. 1450), E748 [24AP], E797 [30AP], E888 [8MY], E909 [13MY]

———success of economy, E1101 [4JN]

———U.S. policy, H3572-H3575 [6JN], E1195 [12JN]

Northern Marianas Islands: economic reform, E513 [19MR]

Occidental Chemical Corp.: tribute to Houston chemical complex for receipt of Deer Park, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award, E2020 [21OC]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend, H8844 [21OC]

———amend (H.R. 1162), E537 [20MR]

———amend (H.R. 2579), E1895 [2OC]

Oklahoma: tribute to Oklahoma Dept. of Rehabilitation Services Milestone Payment System Program, E1660 [4SE]

Oklahoma Women's Business Center: tribute, E1874 [26SE]

OMB: report number of individuals employed by non-Federal entities providing Government services (H.R. 887), E343 [27FE]

OPIC: activities (H.R. 1681), E992 [21MY]

———credit and insurance programs administration funding, H5928 [29JY]

———funding, H6360, H6362-H6372 [30JY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 2064), E1338 [27JN]

———treatment of Bucheit International (business) relative to dealings in Gaza Strip, H6359 [30JY]

Opportunity, Inc.: tribute to the Welfare to Work Program for the disabled, E1774 [17SE]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: multilateral investment agreement negotiations, E1777 [17SE]

OSHA: allow employers to use alternative means of meeting safety and health rules (H.R. 2875), E2247 [8NO]

———clarify liability of employers at multiemployer worksites (H.R. 2879), E2232 [8NO]

———consultation with State officials by employers relative to compliance with safety and health requirements (H.R. 2864), E2226 [8NO]

———exempt voluntary self assessments and audits from being used to identify safety and health violations by employers (H.R. 2869), E2219 [7NO], E2224 [8NO]

———identify and notify the specific industries to which regulations and compliance standards apply (H.R. 2873), E2238 [8NO]

———waiver or abatement of penalties for small businesses if violations are corrected in a specified time (H.R. 2881), E2234 [8NO]

Pakistan: resume trade and democracy programs, H5818 [25JY]

Pennsylvania: tribute to Granite Farms Estates (retirement community), E2155 [31OC]

———tribute to Lima Estates (retirement community), E2153 [31OC]

Pensions: prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (H.R. 818), E314 [25FE]

———require annual report of investments to participants in 401(k) pension plans (H.R. 819), E306 [25FE]

———waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (H.R. 1320), E641 [14AP]

Petroleum: anniversary of offshore drilling industry, E2145 [30OC]

Phillips Petroleum Co.: tribute to Philtex plant upon receipt of the National Association of Manufacturers Award for Workforce Excellence, E2084 [24OC]

Poinsatte Motors (business): tribute for efforts against breast cancer, E1613 [1AU]

Political campaigns: prohibit contributions by multicandidate political committees controlled by foreign corporations (H.R. 610), E171 [5FE]

———prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, H8026 [26SE], H8268 [1OC]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (H.R. 2608), H8809 [9OC], E2379 [13NO]

Political ethics: campaign contributions by tobacco interests, H5564 [22JY], H6723 [3SE], H7021 [9SE], E1904 [2OC]

Pontiac, MI: tribute to Pontiac Central High School and Delphi Interior and Lighting Systems for awards at the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) competition, E845 [6MY]

Postal Service: acceptance of change-of-address orders from commercial mail receiving agencies (H.R. 447), E83 [9JA]

———expansion of Global Package Line Service, E1710 [10SE]

———expansion of Global Package Link System, H7472 [17SE]

———limit commercial nonpostal services (H.R. 198), E121 [4FE]

———limit commercial nonpostal services (H.R. 447), E19 [7JA]

———privatization (H.R. 1717), E1051 [23MY]

———procurement policies for postal uniforms, H7486 [17SE]

Power resources: effects of new technology on energy companies, E476 [13MR]

Public lands: expand control over land use designations relative to commercial activities under international agreements, H8560-H8563 [7OC], H8635 [8OC]

Public welfare programs: restore benefits to legal immigrants through reductions in arms transfer subsidies (H.R. 2597), E1922 [2OC]

Queens Surface Corp.: anniversary, E1518 [24JY]

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.: cigarette marketing campaign aimed at youth and young adults, E1559 [30JY]

Railroads: increase in train traffic due to mergers, H8810 [9OC]

Regula, Representative: American Iron & Steel Institute award recipient, E366 [4MR]

Reznor (business): contract negotiations with employees, H3665 [11JN]

Robertshaw Corp.: tribute for certification as a Quality System Requirements corporation, E1148 [7JN]

Safeway Trucking Corp.: anniversary, E2152 [31OC]

San Carlos Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act: extend, H2752, H2754 [15MY], H3541 [5JN]

San Francisco, CA: labor law violations by Sprint Corp. relative to shutdown of subsidiary, E236 [12FE]

San Mateo County, CA: research, development, and commercialization of bioscience technology industry, E2194 [7NO]

Saudi Arabia: resolution of commercial disputes with U.S. firms, H4309 [24JN], H9609 [28OC]

Sawusch, Daniel: Rolling Meadows, IL, Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

SBA: availability of purchaser road credits to certain companies, H5098 [10JY]

———extend certified development company loan guarantee program (H.R. 1734), E1047 [22MY]

———make Microloan Program permanent (H.R. 2235), E1506 [24JY]

———reauthorize programs (S. 1139), H8807, H8808 [9OC]

———reauthorize programs (S. 1139), insert language of H.R. 2261 in lieu, H8113 [29SE]

———reauthorize women's business training program (H.R. 1495), E799 [30AP]

———Small Business Development Center Program funding, H7790 [24SE]

Securities: allow certain legal actions by U.S. investors against Lloyd's of London insurance syndicates, E1607 [1AU]

———quotation of securities transactions in decimals (H.R. 1053), E471, E474 [13MR]

———require employers which are terminating businesses to offer employee stock ownership plans (H.R. 1946), E1240 [17JN]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens, H5450 [17JY]

———support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (H. Con. Res. 65), E724 [23AP], E1345 [27JN]

Small business: assist in development of microenterprises (H.R. 1129), H10351 [8NO], E517 [19MR]

———improve and expand employee health care programs, H4576, H4577, H4588 [25JN]

———increase opportunities for veterans (H.R. 168), E79 [9JA]

———tax and regulatory treatment, H3436, H3437 [4JN], E1113 [4JN]

Small Business Act: amend (H.R. 2261), H8070-H8081 [29SE], E1916, E1925 [2OC], E1936 [6OC], E1951 [7OC]

Small Business Investment Act: amend (H.R. 2261), H8070-H8081 [29SE], E1916, E1925 [2OC], E1936 [6OC], E1951 [7OC]

Small Business Technology Transfer Program: extend, E1916 [2OC]

———extend (H.R. 2429), H8080, H8081 [29SE], E1686 [8SE], E1936 [6OC]

Small Business Week: observance, H3436, H3437, H3440 [4JN], H3549, H3551 [5JN]

Smithsonian Institution: planned exhibit on the history of sweatshops in the U.S., E2227 [8NO]

Smithtown, NY: tribute to Smithtown Central School District Industry Advisory Board, E898 [13MY]

Solano County, CA: tribute to participants in Partners in Achieving Literacy Program, E519 [19MR]

Sonalyst Studios Ship Analysis and Technologies Co.: use of former defense facility for movie industry project, H1800 [24AP]

South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp.: anniversary, E1837 [24SE], E2058 [23OC]

South Dakota: economic growth, H9712 [29OC]

Space policy: competition between satellite launch facilities, E186 [6FE]

———encourage the development of a commercial space industry (H.R. 1702), E1018 [22MY]

Sports: eliminate professional league rules prohibiting public ownership of teams (H.R. 590), H252 [4FE], E169 [5FE], E1570 [31JY]

Springfield, MA: anniversary of Springfield Business and Professional Women's Club, E2057 [23OC]

Springfield Business and Professional Women's Club: anniversary, E1663 [4SE]

St. Louis County, MO: anniversary of West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce, E1000 [21MY]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute, E866 [7MY]

Superfund Program: funding, H5250, H5262, H5263 [15JY], H5366, H5368 [16JY], E1457 [17JY]

Taxation: allow expensing and rapid amortization of expenditures for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 997), E412 [6MR]

———allow nonprofit organizations to participate in the work opportunity tax credit hiring incentives (H.R. 2995), E2302, E2311 [10NO]

———alternative minimum tax, H3870 [18JN], H3931 [19JN], H4671, H4672, H4676, H4678, H4679, H4682, H4694, H4696 [26JN]

———application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad, H6657 [31JY]

———application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad (H.R. 1783), E1103 [4JN]

———capital gains rates, H871-H874 [11MR], H1394, H1395 [10AP], H1458 [15AP], H1547 [16AP], H1799 [24AP], H2597 [14MY], H2685 [15MY], H2796 [16MY], H2935, H2937 [20MY], H3081, H3161 [21MY], H3551 [5JN], H3726 [12JN], H3839 [17JN], H3930, H4083 [19JN], H4377 [25JN], H4669, H4670, H4674, H4675, H4682, H4697, H4700, H4701, H4802-H4813 [26JN], H4845 [8JY], H4920 [9JY], H5028 [10JY], H5398 [16JY], H5494, H5499 [22JY], H5670 [24JY], H5816, H5817 [25JY], H8128 [29SE], H8704 [8OC], H10586 [12NO], E1263 [19JN], E1506 [24JY]

———capital gains rates (H.R. 14), H24, H37 [7JA], H1347, H1369 [9AP], H1548 [16AP], H1801 [24AP], H2012 [30AP], H2164-H2166 [5MY], H2599 [14MY]

———capital gains rates (H.R. 241), E45 [7JA]

———capital gains rates (H.R. 862), H693 [27FE], E360 [3MR]

———capital gains rates (H.R. 1033), E453 [12MR]

———capital gains rates relative to investments in certain small businesses (H.R. 2252), E1518 [24JY]

———comparison between congressional and Clinton administration proposals, H5005 [9JY]

———deductibility of employment taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (H.R. 2966), E2276 [9NO]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (H.R. 1145), H3250-H3256 [3JN], H3440 [4JN], H4077 [19JN], E558 [21MR]

———deductions for business use of the home, H1527, H1528 [15AP]

———deductions for business use of the home (H.R. 955), H781 [6MR], H1169 [19MR]

———definition of income levels impacted by proposed tax cuts, H3868 [18JN], H4079 [19JN], H4844, H4845, H4846, H4900 [8JY], H5004, H5005 [9JY], H5029 [10JY], H5304, H5307, H5308, H5387, H5388 [16JY], H5581, H5583 [23JY], H6639 [31JY]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (H.R. 687), E217 [11FE]

———determination of employment status of individuals as employees or independent contractors (H.R. 2642), E1964 [8OC]

———disregard certain amounts of capital expenditures in applying limits on certain bonds (H.R. 2714), E2072 [23OC]

———domestic investment tax credit (H.R. 565), E142 [4FE]

———effects on businesses, H1394 [10AP]

———eliminate double tax on dividends and allocate corporate income tax revenues to qualified registered voters (H.R. 2329), E2225 [8NO]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (H.R. 505), E148 [4FE]

———establish flat tax rates for individuals and businesses, H783 [6MR]

———estate tax treatment of family-owned business interests, H1800 [24AP]

———exclude employer-provided telecommunicating-related expenses for telecommuting purposes from taxable income (H.R. 1892), E1201 [12JN]

———extend research and development tax credit (H.R. 947), E380 [5MR]

———GAO study on the effects of implementing a flat income tax and lowering sales taxes (H.R. 853), E320 [26FE]

———impose excise tax on individuals who operate vending machines that dispense tobacco products (H.R. 2897), E2239 [8NO]

———impose tax on billboards and apply revenue to surface transportation programs (H.R. 1449), E752 [24AP]

———improve and expand treatment of environmentally distressed buildings and lands, E49 [7JA]

———incentives for businesses providing technological assistance to schools, E22 [7JA]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (H.R. 979), E397 [6MR]

———index the basis of certain assets for purposes of determining gain, H4892 [8JY]

———index the basis of certain assets for purposes of determining gain (H.R. 1266), H1388 [9AP], H1461 [15AP]

———issuance of tax-exempt remediation bonds to finance cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 996), E412 [6MR]

———national sales tax, H1412 [10AP]

———permanent extension of the transition rule for certain publicly traded partnerships (H.R. 1443), E744 [24AP]

———prevent avoidance of corporate tax on prearranged sales of corporate stock (H.R. 1365), E702 [17AP]

———promote the granting of incentive stock options to nonhighly compensated employees (H.R. 2788), E2151 [31OC]

———qualification and eligibility requirements for S corporations and shareholders (H.R. 2884), E2227 [8NO]

———rates, H455, H457 [12FE], H593, H594 [25FE], H749, H750, H752-H754 [5MR], H783, H784, H785, H786 [6MR], H1281, H1282 [21MR], H1296, H1308, H1311 [8AP], H1345, H1346, H1347, H1352, H1384-H1386 [9AP], H1393, H1394, H1395, H1396, H1411, H1412, H1432-H1434 [10AP], H1458, H1460 [15AP], H1545, H1546, H1547 [16AP], H1799 [24AP], H2010 [30AP], H2333, H2334, H2336, H2337 [7MY], H2427 [8MY], H2497 [13MY], H2598, H2599, H2662-H2669 [14MY], H2684 [15MY], H2796 [16MY], H2927, H2935, H2980, H2982, H2984, H2985, H2998, H2999, H3001, H3002, H3004, H3013, H3037-H3040 [20MY], H3081, H3158-H3162 [21MY], H3219 [3JN], H3278 [4JN], H3669 [11JN], H3723, H3724, H3725, H3790 [12JN], H3808, H3809, H3810, H3811, H3830, H3834-H3840, H3857, H3858 [17JN], H3867, H3868, H3869, H3870, H3890, H3892, H3893, H3895, H3896, H3904-H3916 [18JN], H3928, H3929, H3930-H3933, H4074-H4076, H4079, H4080-H4082 [19JN], H4089, H4090 [20JN], H4224, H4225, H4226, H4228, H4229, H4230, H4313-H4334 [24JN], H4378, H4379, H4380, H4558, H4559, H4560, H4565, H4607-H4609, H4611-H4624, H4636, H4637 [25JN], H4649, H4650, H4651-H4659, H4686-H4702, H4802-H4813, H4820, H4825-H4830 [26JN], H4843, H4844, H4845, H4846, H4893, H4894, H4898 [8JY], H4920, H4921, H4922, H4923, H4924, H5002, H5003, H5004, H5007-H5018 [9JY], H5026, H5027, H5028, H5029, H5030, H5041-H5048, H5128 [10JY], H5133, H5134, H5136, H5137, H5171-H5174 [11JY], H5179-H5181 [14JY], H5193, H5194, H5195 [15JY], H5304, H5305, H5306, H5307, H5308, H5382-H5399 [16JY], H5407, H5408, H5409, H5448 [17JY], H5493 [22JY], H5580, H5581, H5582, H5583, H5584, H5609, H5612 [23JY], H5668, H5669, H5670 [24JY], H5781, H5782, H5814-H5818 [25JY], H5831, H5900, H5901 [28JY], H5921, H5923, H5924, H5926, H5927, H5928, H5993-H5996, H6003-H6011 [29JY], H6299, H6300, H6302, H6309, H6333 [30JY], H6620, H6621, H6622, H6623-H6665 [31JY], H6768 [3SE], H6972 [8SE], H7612, H7719-H7722 [23SE], H7837 [25SE], H8421, H8422 [6OC], H8698, H8703 [8OC], H9732, H9733, H9794-H9798 [30OC], H10110, H10111 [6NO], H10586 [12NO], H10773 [13NO], E657 [15AP], E1099 [3JN], E1277, E1281 [20JN], E1313 [24JN], E1332 [26JN], E1393 [10JY], E1572 [31JY], E1591, E1598, E1600, E1604, E1617 [1AU], E2215 [7NO]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (H.R. 1325), H1521-H1527, H1532 [15AP]

———repeal income tax and institute a national sales tax (H. Res. 111), E1179 [11JN]

———repeal the limitation on the amount of receipts attributable to military property which may be treated as exempt foreign trade income (H.R. 1037), E443-E445 [12MR]

———standards for determining employment status of independent contractors, H4678, H4679, H4680, H4687, H4697, H4698 [26JN], H5046 [10JY], H5308 [16JY], H5407 [17JY], H5493, H5499 [22JY], H5580 [23JY], H5668, H5671 [24JY], H6020-H6023 [29JY]

———State authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees (H.R. 1953), H5854-H5857 [28JY]

———treatment of businesses operating abroad (H.R. 854), E316 [26FE]

———treatment of certain corporate profits, H874-H883 [11MR]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (H.R. 2450), E1700 [9SE]

———treatment of computer software exports (H.R. 143), E11 [7JA]

———treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral equipment (H.R. 1968), E1261 [19JN]

———treatment of distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (H.R. 1205), E527 [20MR]

———treatment of economic subsidies provided by State and local governments to lure or retain businesses (H.R. 3044), E2358 [13NO]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (H.R. 127), E27 [7JA]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance and interest on education loans, H6658 [31JY]

———treatment of employer-provided transit passes and parking benefits (H.R. 878), H849 [11MR], E340 [27FE]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses, H3219 [3JN], H3666 [11JN], H3724, H3725 [12JN], H3909-H3916 [18JN], H4699 [26JN], H4845, H4891 [8JY], H6640 [31JY], E1394 [10JY], E1466 [22JY]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (H.R. 1845), E1174 [10JN]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax, H783, H784 [6MR]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (H.R. 1583), E913 [14MY]

———treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (H.R. 533), E130 [4FE]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP]

———treatment of liquor and beer retailers (H.R. 1620), E936 [15MY]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (H.R. 803), E276 [13FE]

———treatment of printed wiring boards and printed wiring assembly equipment (H.R. 2817), E2199 [7NO]

———workmen's compensation relative to certain personal liability assignments (H.R. 1509), E809, E817 [1MY], E835 [5MY]

Technology: improve and expedite licensing of federally owned inventions (H.R. 2544), E1851, E1867 [25SE]

———use of scanning sonar in search and rescue efforts, H6914 [4SE]

Telecommunications: cable television competition, E1841 [24SE]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (H.R. 3050), E2362 [13NO]

Television: reservation of time for family-oriented programming, E957 [19MY]

———treatment of digital and analog spectrums, H5830 [28JY]

Texas: Management Week observance, E780 [29AP]

Thiele Kaolin Co.: anniversary, E606 [9AP]

Tobacco products: application of domestic laws on labeling, advertising, and marketing to international sales, H4841 [8JY]

———prohibit use of Federal funds to promote sale or export to foreign countries, H8009-H8013 [26SE], H8242 [30SE]

———regulation of tobacco industry to alleviate health risks to children, E2191 [7NO]

———settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H3892 [18JN]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H6722 [3SE], H7533 [18SE], H8043-H8047 [26SE]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, H7203, H7204 [11SE], H7373-H7375 [17SE], H8835-H8837 [21OC]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (H.R. 2390), H7126 [10SE], E1639 [3SE]

Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (H.R. 969), H711 [4MR], H5631 [23JY]

Treaties and agreements: effect of global warming treaty on U.S. businesses, H7736 [24SE]

Trident Precision Manufacturing, Inc.: Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for Small Business recipient, E19 [7JA]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), H1557-H1566 [16AP], E699 [17AP]

Tucson, AZ: anniversary of Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, E773 [29AP]

Ukraine: make foreign aid conditional on economic and business reform, E1674 [5SE]

Union Pacific Railroad: Federal investigation into merger, H9803 [31OC]

———shipment delays, H9043 [23OC]

United Parcel Service: tribute for aircraft noise reduction, E519 [19MR]

———tribute to North Central Region employment programs, E1244 [18JN]

Urban League of Hudson County, Inc.: anniversary of Equal Opportunity Day, E748 [24AP]

———tribute to Equal Opportunity Award recipients, E748 [24AP]

Veterans: strengthen veterans' preference relative to employment opportunities (H.R. 167), E79 [9JA]

Victor Packing (business): tribute, E305 [25FE]

Vocational education: use of on-site workforce coordinators to work with local business communities to determine curriculums, H5534-H5537 [22JY]

Waldrop, Thomas E.: Northern Virginia Community Foundation Founder's Award recipient, E1709, E1724 [10SE]

Walsh College: anniversary, E2162 [31OC]

Walt Disney Co.: boycott by Southern Baptists, H4310 [24JN], H4614 [25JN]

Waterford, NY: anniversary of General Electric Co., silicone production plant, E1710 [10SE]

Wesley, Brown, and Bartle Co., Inc.: tribute to minority employment practices study, E282 [13FE]

West Chester, PA: grand opening of QVC, Inc., Studio Park broadcast facility, E1807 [18SE]

Wilson, David F. (Bud): election as president of Independent Insurance Agents of America (organization), E1597, E1616 [1AU]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (H.R. 766), E259 [13FE]

———comprehensive pension protection (H.R. 1496), E796 [30AP]

———economic equity, H743-H747 [5MR]

———ensure economic equity, H1428 [10AP]

Working Capital Florida (organization): Presidential Award recipient, E335 [26FE]

Working Families Flexibility Act: exempt certain employees, H1141-H1144 [19MR]

Working Woman (publication): tribute to Nike, Inc. for designation as healthy company for working women, E1973 [8OC]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

Zimmer, Ken: Society of Automotive Engineers Excellence in Engineering Award recipient, E1973 [8OC]

Remarks in Senate

Abraham, Katherine G.: nomination to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics, S10826 [9OC]

Advertising: control of billboards in areas adjacent to Federal highways (S. 401), S1988 [5MR]

Agriculture: labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (S. 617), S3364, S3365 [17AP]

———modify conditions for issuance of cotton user marketing certificates, S7901 [23JY]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (S. 16), S129, S340 [21JA], S787 [29JA]

———restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (S. 277), S1025 [5FE]

Air pollution: regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (S. 557), S3033 [10AP]

Alaska: national energy security relative to oil development on North Slope at Prudhoe Bay, S8141-S8143 [25JY]

American Arab Chamber of Commerce: tribute to awards banquet honorees, S10489 [7OC]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), S12191 [8NO], S12495 [10NO]

———reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), conditional sequential referral, S8674 [2SE]

Atlas Advanced Pyrotechnics (business): tribute, S5547 [11JN]

Aviation: enhance domestic competition through the auctioning of slots at slot-controlled airports (S. 1331), S11345, S11346 [29OC]

———preemployment review of prospective pilot records, S8311 [30JY]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (H.R. 2476), S12704, S12705 [13NO]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (S. 1196), S9653, S9654 [18SE]

Bald, George: Rochester, NH, Business Leader of the Year award recipient, S1802 [28FE]

Bankruptcy: prohibit courts from reducing property tax liens earmarked for education and allow child support claimants to access exempt assets (S. 1149), S8827 [4SE], S9092 [10SE], S11499 [30OC]

———reform, S9406 [16SE]

Bell Laboratories: tribute to anniversary of the transistor, S4399 [13MY]

Black Career Women (organization): anniversary, S10179 [29SE]

Brame, J. Robert, III: nomination to the NLRB, S12209 [8NO]

Bridgeport, CT: anniversary of L'Ambiance Plaza accident, S3410 [22AP]

Brooklyn, NY: Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corp. funding, S7853 [22JY]

Brown, Ann: visit by CPSC Chairperson to Nevada, S851 [30JA]

Buy American Act: compliance, S7282 [11JY]

CERCLA: ensure Federal compliance (S. 1224), S10057, S10058 [26SE]

Chaldean Federation of America: tribute to awards banquet honorees, S10489 [7OC]

Chemical Weapons Convention: impact on domestic chemical industry, S3590-S3595, S3613, S3644 [24AP]

Chicago (IL) Sun-Times: editorial on Federal regulations relative to the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, S1843 [3MR]

Chicago White Sox (baseball team): tribute for efforts to reduce promotion of smokeless tobacco products, S4035 [6MY]

Children and youth: improve child care services and options, S6685 [27JN]

———prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (S. 504), S2677 [20MR]

China, People's Republic of: funding for U.S.-Asia Environmental Partnership, S7587 [16JY]

———political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations, S5759 [17JN]

———political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (S. 810), S5125-S5128 [23MY]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies, S6972 [8JY]

Clean Air Act: reduce acid deposition (S. 1097), S8547-S8550 [31JY]

———requirements relative to clean up of coal-fired powerplants, S12567 [13NO]

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.: anniversary, S8622 [31JY]

Clinton, President: executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations, S3316 [17AP], S3402, S3409 [22AP]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (S. 626), S3436 [22AP]

CNA Insurance Co.: anniversary, S5542 [11JN]

Colorado: Western Slope region airline service, S4581 [15MY]

Committee of 200: tribute, S10901 [21OC]

Computers: discourage telephone access charges for Internet use (S. Res. 86), S4612 [15MY], S12078 [8NO]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security, S4684 [19MY]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (S. 377), S1755 [27FE], S1930 [4MR]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (S. 909), S5699 [16JN], S6724-S6726 [27JN], S12195 [8NO]

———prohibit gambling on the Internet (S. 474), S2560, S2561 [19MR]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (S. 771), S4879 [21MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (S. 875), S5508 [11JN]

———require publicly traded corporations to disclose the ability of their computer systems to deal with the year 2000 (S. 1518), S12475-S12477 [10NO]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security, S10879-S10881 [21OC], S12480 [10NO]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (S. 376), S1749 [27FE], S1930 [4MR]

Congress: subpoena of certain documents relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9049 [10SE]

Connecticut: tribute to organizations, companies, and municipalities named to the honor roll of the Women's Bureau of the Dept. of Labor, S12629 [13NO]

Connelly, Maureen E.: Samsung Group (business) American Legion Scholarship Program award recipient, S10443 [6OC]

Construction industries: health and safety requirements relative to construction sites, S3410 [22AP]

Consumers: limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (S. 885), S5531-S5533 [11JN]

———prohibit persons from charging for services or products that the SSA and Dept. of HHS provide without charge (S. 868), S5456 [10JN]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (S. 606), S3403 [22AP]

———prohibit executive agencies from increasing competition by helping contractors acquire equipment or facilities to carry out a contract (S. 354), S1569 [25FE], S1657 [26FE]

———provide Federal contract opportunities for small businesses in economically distressed communities, S8971-S8974, S8977 [9SE]

———provide Federal contract opportunities for small businesses in economically distressed communities (S. 208), S730 [28JA]

Copyrights: duration of protection (S. 505), S2678-S2684 [20MR], S6048 [20JN]

———protection of data bases, S10263 [1OC]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (H.R. 2265), S12689-S12692 [13NO]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (S. 1044), S7772 [21JY]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (S. 207), S729 [28JA], S902 [30JA]

Cosmetics: regulation of cosmetic industry, S8840-S8842, S8845-S8847, S8860-S8869 [5SE], S8881-S8888, S8892-S8894 [8SE], S9146, S9150 [11SE]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges for Maryland (S. 245), S879, S880 [30JA]

———establish rules for proportionality between the amount of punitive damages and the amount of economic loss (S. 1554), S12597 [13NO]

———liability of businesses providing facility tours (S. 566), S3117 [14AP]

———liability of businesses providing use of facilities to nonprofit organizations (S. 564), S3117 [14AP]

———liability of businesses providing use of motor vehicles or aircraft to nonprofit organizations (S. 565), S3117 [14AP]

———liability of businesses relative to donation of equipment to nonprofit organizations (S. 563), S3117 [14AP]

———limitations on punitive damage awards (S. 78), S454 [21JA]

———limitations on punitive damage awards (S. 79), S455-S457 [21JA], S3877 [1MY]

———product liability reform relative to the tobacco industry, S5629, S5630 [12JN]

———product liability reform (S. 5), S124, S226-S234 [21JA]

———product liability reform (S. 648), S3676 [24AP], S5629, S5630 [12JN], S9782 [23SE]

———protect State efforts to improve environmental mitigation and compliance through the promotion of voluntary environmental audits (S. 1332), S11347 [29OC], S12535 [13NO]

———provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and professional associations (S. 1135), S8598 [31JY]

———provide that voluntary disclosures of Federal violations found during an environmental audit shall not be subject to discovery or admitted as evidence (S. 866), S5456 [10JN], S5494-S5496 [11JN]

———tort reform, S9804 [23SE], S10053, S10054 [26SE]

CPSC: launching of Recall Round-Up Day, S2551 [19MR]

———tribute, S1788 [28FE]

———tribute to Recall Round-Up Campaign, S4497 [14MY]

Crime: efforts to combat international business crime, S5574 [12JN]

———redefine extortion relative to labor union violence (S. 230), S814 [29JA]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, S5904-S5918, S5920 [18JN], S5980 [19JN], S6027 [20JN], S7044-S7048, S7074-S7078 [9JY], S11324-S11331 [29OC], S11802, S11808, S11810-S11814, S11817, S11818, S11822, S11826-S11844 [6NO]

Defense Contract Audit Agency: interpretation of regulations for employee stock ownership plans of defense contractors, S7446 [15JY]

Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct: tribute, S11890 [6NO]

Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor Act: reauthorize (S. 1462), S12128 [8NO]

Denver, CO: tribute to Community Entrepreneurial Program, S6058 [23JN]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas, S3941-S3945 [5MY], S3988, S3989 [6MY], S4093, S4094 [7MY]

———availability of credit in disaster areas (S. 652), S3727-S3729 [25AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: actions relative to importation of diseased strawberries from Mexico, S11590, S11591 [3NO]

———Business and Industry Program funding, S7942, S7943 [23JY]

———collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese, S4090 [7MY], S4197 [8MY]

———collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese (S. 603), S3350, S3351 [17AP]

———inspection and certification of agricultural processing equipment, S7945 [23JY]

———Market Access Program funding, S7925-S7929 [23JY]

———treatment of wild rice producers, S7945 [23JY], S11398 [30OC]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (S. 1226), S10058-S10060 [26SE]

———clarification of authority to allocate costs in antidumping cases (S. 1167), S9212 [11SE]

———Experimental Program To Stimulate Competitive Technology funding, S8220 [29JY]

———implementation of management reforms, S938 [4FE]

Dept. of Defense: application of certain accounting rules for contractors relative to employee stock ownership plans, S7251 [11JY]

———competitive procurement and contract practices, S11320, S11324-S11331 [29OC], S11802-S11814, S11817, S11818, S11822, S11826-S11844 [6NO]

———Cruise Ship Pilot Program funding, S9952-S9955 [25SE]

———estabilish policy on long term viability of carbonizable rayon fiber suppliers, S7203 [10JY]

———extend the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (S. 735), S4321 [12MY]

———limit compensation for corporate executives reimbursed under defense contracts, S7169-S7179, S7184, S7185 [10JY], S7744 [21JY]

———prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions, S7417-S7420 [14JY]

———waive Buy American Act relative to procurement of certain defense items, S7440, S7441 [15JY]

Dept. of Energy: Hanford Tank Waste Remediation System Project privatization funding, S6959 [8JY], S7252 [11JY]

———Technology Development Program funding, S11816 [6NO]

Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program funding, S7853, S7854 [22JY]

———empowerment zones and enterprise communities funding, S7830-S7833 [22JY]

Dept. of Labor: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (S. 757), S4658 [16MY], S11859 [6NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit inspector general from awarding contracts for consulting services, S7692-S7694 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation: motor carrier regulatory relief and safety demonstration project implementation, S11539 [31OC]

Disasters: prevent fraud and price-gouging relative to any relief efforts (S. 214), S744 [28JA]

District of Columbia: tribute to contributions to the Washington Scholarship Fund (organization) to assist low-income students, S10997 [22OC]

Durham Manufacturing Co.: anniversary, S8934 [8SE]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites, S6701, S6702 [27JN]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 18), S129, S346 [21JA]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 8), S124, S136, S237-S264 [21JA], S631 [22JA], S5709 [16JN]

———expand the public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities (S. 769), S4753 [20MY]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S129 [21JA], S1937-S1939, S1941 [5MR], S3946 [5MY]

Education: encourage participation of academic community and private sector in EXPO 2000 (S. Con. Res. 47), S8608 [31JY]

Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (S. 1401), S12439 [10NO]

———provide for retail competition among suppliers (S. 237), S863-S865 [30JA]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish, S585 [22JA], S12105-S12110 [8NO]

———establish (S. 465), S2442 [18MR], S2514 [19MR]

Employment: enhance and protect retirement savings (S. 14), S128, S134, S309 [21JA], S586 [22JA]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (S. 869), S5457-S5460 [10JN], S5547 [11JN], S5630 [12JN], S11163 [23OC]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (S. 1045), S7863 [22JY]

———protect earned compensatory time and flexible work credit hours in cases of employer bankruptcy, S5220 [3JN]

———protect employer rights (S. 328), S1396 [13FE]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S124, S126, S221-S225 [21JA], S653 [22JA], S684 [23JA], S2029 [6MR], S3310-S3312, S3313 [17AP], S3880, S3881-S3890 [1MY], S4257-S4259, S4261-S4267, S4274-S4276 [9MY], S4291-S4293 [12MY], S4327-S4354 [13MY], S4508-S4515 [15MY], S4628-S4633, S4645-S4647, S4649-S4652, S4656 [16MY], S4665-S4667 [19MY], S5158-S5171 [2JN], S5218-S5248 [3JN], S5281-S5291 [4JN], S5406-S5412 [9JN], S10469 [7OC]

———submission of employee discrimination claims to mandatory and binding arbitration (S. 63), S438 [21JA]

———treatment of personal employment information reported to the National Directory of New Hires (S. 1223), S10056 [26SE]

———use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities (S. 300), S1233 [11FE], S1327 [12FE]

EPA: air quality standards, S838 [30JA]

———implementation of alternative compliance plans and market-based trading programs relative to controlling pollutants (S. 1348), S11457-S11459 [30OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, S6382 [25JN], S8373 [30JY], S10813 [9OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (S. 1084), S8312-S8314 [30JY], S10876 [21OC]

———reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (S. 951), S6186 [24JN]

ERISA: improve and expand employee health care programs (S. 729), S4267-S4269 [9MY]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger, S7579 [16JY]

———handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Res. 191), S7873 [22JY]

European Union: granting of waivers under the Iran-Libya Sanctions Act, S3130 [14AP]

Eximbank: reauthorization (S. 1026), S9435 [16SE], S11573, S11574 [31OC]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), conference report, S12206 [8NO]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), technical corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 70), S12710 [13NO]

FAA: awarding of large information technology contract to Dept. of Agriculture, S5392 [9JN]

———foreign repair station rules (S. 1089), S8362 [30JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence and its effects (S. 367), S1678 [26FE]

———anniversary, S1038 [5FE]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, S3244 [16AP]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (S. 280), S1027 [5FE]

———extend coverage (S. 183), S641, S642 [22JA]

FCC: authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (S. 407), S1995 [5MR]

———collect lease fees for certain radio spectrum services and enhance law enforcement and public safety radio communications (S. 741), S4485 [14MY]

———eliminate regulatory requirements restricting the cross ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers (S. 641), S3662 [24AP]

———investigation into licensing process relative to WZLS-Radio (Asheville, NC), S4249 [8MY]

———reallocation and auction of a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to enhance law enforcement and public safety, S6325 [25JN]

———reallocation and auction of a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to enhance law enforcement and public safety (S. 255), S945 [4FE]

———requirements for proposed merger of Bell Atlantic and NYNEX (business), S7886 [23JY]

———set minimum reserve price for auctions of any license, permit, or right (S. 663), S3799 [29AP]

———treatment of spectrum auction revenues, S5024-S5026 [23MY], S6293, S6308-S6311 [25JN], S8395, S8494 [31JY]

FDA: approval process and development of new drugs and biological products, S2762-S2764 [7AP]

———Federal requirements for labeling of nonprescription drugs, S9768, S9769 [23SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process, S8843-S8845, S8847-S8850, S8853, S8860-S8869 [5SE], S8888-S8890, S8895-S8898 [8SE], S9361, S9380-S9385 [16SE], S9701-S9705 [19SE], S9772-S9775 [23SE], S9831-S9835, S9848 [24SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process relative to conflict of interest standards of FDA employees, S9705-S9707 [19SE], S9737, S9738 [23SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process relative to labeling claims, S9710-S9712 [19SE], S9739-S9754, S9755 [23SE], S9814-S9819, S9827-S9831 [24SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process relative to tracking or conducting of post-market surveillance, S9708-S9710 [19SE], S9738, S9739 [23SE]

———regulation of tobacco products, S9766, S9767 [23SE]

———revise drug approval process, S7992 [24JY], S8205 [28JY]

———treatment of liability relative to adverse reaction reports or other certain information, S9764, S9765 [23SE]

Federal Express Corp.: lobbying efforts relative to designation as express company and access to Japan, S10722-S10724 [9OC]

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service: anniversary (S. Res. 117), S8674 [2SE]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (S. 339), S1404 [13FE]

———eliminate Federal agency requirements to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts, S7094-S7097, S7111, S7112 [9JY], S7145-S7151, S7163-S7168, S7183 [10JY]

Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial services sector (S. 298), S1226-S1228, S1231 [11FE]

Firearms: ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition (S. 112), S492 [21JA], S687 [23JA]

———voluntary equipment of handguns with child safety devices by manufacturers (S. Res. 133), S10761 [9OC]

Fish and fishing: application of antitrust laws (S. 533), S2915 [9AP]

Floods: disaster assistance to Ohio, S1813 [3MR], S1942 [5MR], S2053 [10MR]

Foreign aid: provide that countries receiving foreign assistance engage in fair business practices (S. 1200), S9727 [19SE]

Foreign policy: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq (S. 856), S5420 [9JN]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (S. 1344), S11449 [30OC]

Foreign trade: accession limitations to GATT and World Trade Organization of foreign countries that have state trading enterprises (S. 486), S2650 [20MR]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, S8648-S8650 [2SE], S9157-S9159 [11SE], S9627-S9630 [18SE], S9732 [19SE], S10100 [26SE], S10461 [7OC], S10834-S10837 [20OC], S11331-S11333 [29OC], S11577-S11579, S11583 [3NO], S12440 [10NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11512-S11515 [31OC], S11632-S11661 [4NO], S11711-S11753 [5NO], S11849, S11855, S11859, S11860 [6NO], S12077, S12105-S12116 [8NO], S12456 [10NO], S12520-S12522, S12549, S12552-S12554, S12631-S12633 [13NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), unanimous-consent agreement, S11709 [5NO], S12105 [8NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 253), S893 [30JA]

———identify countries that deny market access for value-added agricultural products (S. 219), S749-S751 [28JA], S10901 [21OC]

———impact on employment and the economy, S1941 [5MR]

———promote adherence to internationally recognized environmental standards in future trade agreements, S12110-S12116 [8NO]

———substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (S. 747), S4581, S4592, S4593 [15MY]

———U.S. deficit, S825 [30JA], S1940, S1942 [5MR], S11331 [29OC], S11849 [6NO], S12440 [10NO]

———use of fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, S4654 [16MY], S7748-S7752 [21JY], S8173 [28JY]

Fox, Sarah McCracken: nomination to the NLRB, S12209 [8NO]

France: natural gas agreement with Iran, S10761 [9OC]

FTC: conduct study of marketing and advertising practices relative to personal computers (S. 721), S4233 [8MY]

Gagnon, Conrad R., Jr.: Samsung Group (business) American Legion Scholarship Program award recipient, S10443 [6OC]

General Motors Corp.: anniversary of Oldsmobile, S8622 [31JY]

Georgetown, KY: tribute to Toyota Motor Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc., plant employees, S10786 [9OC]

Ghafari Associates (business): anniversary, S8374 [30JY]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies, S674-S676 [23JA], S7666 [17JY]

———procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (S. 314), S1310 [12FE], S2337-S2339 [17MR], S3935, S3936 [5MY], S5390-S5392 [9JN]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 1010), S5429 [9JN]

———analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (S. 389), S1837-S1840 [3MR]

———provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (S. 1098), S8550 [31JY]

———reform regulatory process (S. 981), S6742-S6752 [27JN]

Greeley, CO: exchange of certain lands with Water Supply and Storage Co. (S. 541), S2927 [9AP]

Hackensack, NJ: tribute, S2727 [20MR]

Hazardous substances: exempt W.R. Grace & Co. from liability at the Wayne, NJ, nuclear waste interim site, S5918-S5920 [18JN], S5985, S5988 [19JN]

———transportation regulations relative to agriculture (S. 1056), S7951 [23JY]

Health: clarify malpractice liability of employer-sponsored health plans for treatment rules and coverage determinations (S. 1136), S8601 [31JY]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (S. 364), S1672-S1676 [26FE], S6381 [25JN]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (S. 966), S6499 [26JN]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (S. 449), S2357 [17MR], S2484-S2486 [18MR]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (S. 353), S1559 [25FE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (S. 373), S1738 [27FE]

Health care facilities: cost regulations relative to patient tranfers, S6297 [25JN]

HelpMate Robotics, Inc.: tribute, S4323 [12MY], S5144 [23MY]

Huertgen, Peter J.: nomination to the NLRB, S12209 [8NO]

Immigration: impact of family immigration on small businesses, S3416 [22AP]

Insects: establish advisory board on control, management, and eradication of imported fire ants (S. 932), S5929 [18JN]

Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (S. 467), S2444-S2446 [18MR]

Intel Corp.: tribute, S9432 [16SE]

International Paper Co.: response to acts of arson against churches, S3917 [1MY]

Investments: promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (S. 673), S3847 [30AP]

Iran: agreement to develop oilfields by Russian, French, and Malaysian companies, S10915-S10917 [22OC]

IRS: Committee on Finance (Senate) hearings on enforcement authorities to collect delinquent taxes, S9991-S9994 [26SE]

———prohibit the threat of audit to compel agreement with Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment or Tip Rate Determination Agreement (S. 1274), S10649 [8OC]

———restructure, S10205-S10208 [30SE], S10473 [7OC], S11515 [31OC], S11591-S11597 [3NO]

———restructure and reform, S11588-S11590 [3NO]

———restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), S12097-S12103, S12193 [8NO]

———restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), unanimous-consent agreement, S12095 [8NO]

———restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), unanimous-consent request, S11846 [6NO]

———restructure and reform (S. 1555), S12599 [13NO]

Islamic & Arab Business Investment Conference: convene, S9025 [9SE]

Japan: access of U.S. business to markets, S1940, S1942 [5MR]

Jarecki, Clare: Aquinas College Reflection Award recipient, S8672 [2SE]

Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef: establish (S. 716), S4114 [7MY]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Top 10 Small Businesses of the Greater Kansas City area award recipients, S3230 [15AP]

Ketchikan, AK: eligibility of Ketchikan Ship and Drydock shipyard for Economic Development Administration grants, S8078 [24JY]

Labeling: maintain standards for ``Made in the USA'' label, S8079 [24JY]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (S. Con. Res. 52), S9219 [11SE], S9352 [15SE], S11444, S11445 [30OC]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (S. 295), S1192-S1194 [10FE]

Labor unions: Presidential actions relative to resolving the dispute between American Airlines, Inc., and the Allied Pilots Association (S. Res. 53), S1219 [11FE]

———prohibit Federal funding of activities that encourage membership (S. 223), S755 [28JA], S793 [29JA]

Liebman, Wilma B.: nomination to the NLRB, S12209 [8NO]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: introduction of the F-22 aircraft, S2721 [20MR]

———tribute to Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant for receipt of Industry Week (publication) ``America's 10 Best Plants'' award, S11539 [31OC]

Lockwood Greene (business): tribute to donation of architectural drawings to Smithsonian Institution, S1413 [13FE]

Louisville, KY: tribute to Ford Motor Co. plant employees, S10786 [9OC]

Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (S. 53), S130, S418-S420 [21JA]

Massachusetts Institute of Technology: release of study relative to impact of graduates on U.S. economy, S2149 [11MR]

McCaffery, Jane: Continental Cablevision (business) National Educator Award recipient, S3463 [22AP]

Medicaid: treatment of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement (S. 1471), S12138-S12140 [8NO]

Merillat, Orville and Ruth: Great Sauk Trail Council of Boy Scouts of America's Distinguished Citizens of the Year Award recipieints, S12511 [12NO]

Mexico: investigation into pregnancy-based sex discrimination in the maquiladora industry, S8258 [29JY]

Minerals Management Service: changes in exploration rules under the Outer Continental Shelf program, S9731, S9732 [19SE]

Minimum wage: level (S. 1009), S7302 [11JY]

Montana: land conveyance of Havre Air Force Station, MT, and Havre Training Site, MT, to Bear Paw Development Corp., S7272 [11JY]

Montana World Trade Center (organization): tribute, S7779 [21JY]

Morgan, Linda J.: tribute to Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board, S2332 [14MR]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (S. 286), S1107 [6FE], S1482 [24FE], S2219 [12MR]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (S. 852), S5414 [9JN]

Nashville, TN: Women's Resource Center opening, S10998 [22OC]

National Agriculture Day: observance, S2483 [18MR], S2641, S2727 [20MR]

National Cheese Exchange: CFTC regulation of cash markets relative to use as a reference price for commodities (S. 256), S949 [4FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. 258), S958 [4FE], S1151 [10FE], S3351 [17AP]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. Res. 52), S1210, S1211 [11FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. Res. 55), S1366, S1367 [13FE]

National Education Center for Women in Business: funding, S8628 [31JY]

National Grocers Association: Grocers Care Award recipients, S6182 [24JN]

National Mediation Board: funding, S9114 [11SE]

National Park System: funding and management reform, S12074 [8NO]

National Women's Business Council: funding, S8974 [9SE]

Natural gas: provide relief to businesses relative to interest and penalties on refunds retroactively ordered by FERC (S. 1388), S11873 [6NO]

New Ipswich, NH: tribute to Warwick Mills (business) for construction of the Mars Pathfinder air bags, S7145 [10JY]

New Mexico: establish commercial zone on border of Mexico (S. 1039), S7769 [21JY]

———tribute to Albuquerque Woman (publication) outstanding women businessowners, S3063 [10AP]

New Orleans, LA: punitive damage award against CSX Transportation, S9804 [23SE], S10053, S10054 [26SE]

North Sioux City, SD: tribute to Gateway 2000 (business), S5545 [11JN]

Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing business (S. 184), S642 [22JA]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (S. 1100), S8552 [31JY]

———modify covenant relative to immigration, minimum wage, labor laws, and textile industry labeling requirements (S. 1275), S10649-S10656 [8OC]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (S. 551), S3021 [10AP]

———amend (S. 765), S4748-S4752 [20MY], S5021 [22MY]

———amend (S. 1237), S10229 [30SE]

———expand provisions to include construction safety requirements (S. 1265), S10483 [7OC]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: funding, S8074 [24JY]

OPIC: credit and insurance programs administration funding, S7547-S7549, S7577, S7578 [16JY]

———terminate authorities (S. 519), S2876-S2879 [9AP]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement, S141, S142 [21JA]

———congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (S. 1216), S12572, S12649 [13NO]

———congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (S. 629), S3438 [22AP], S4999, S5000 [22MY], S8375 [30JY]

OSHA: reform scope of agency functions and regulatory enforcement tactics (S. 461), S2434 [18MR]

———tribute to Voluntary Protection Program, S12481 [10NO]

Outlook, WA: tribute to Outlook Elementary School project, S3970 [5MY]

Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (business): Industry Week (publication) top ten industrial plants, S12643 [13NO]

Pakistan: resume trade and democracy programs, S7550-S7558 [16JY]

Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants: anniversary, S3131 [14AP]

Pensions: enhance and protect (S. 889), S5601-S5604 [12JN]

———improve access to information on pension plans (S. 1185), S9516 [17SE]

———improve retirement income security by expanding employer contributions, increasing portability, and protecting accounts (S. 957), S6360-S6362 [25JN]

———limit amount of 401(k) plan assets invested in sponsoring company, S6701 [27JN]

———prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (S. 106), S488 [21JA]

———require annual report of investments to participants in 401(k) pension plans (S. 108), S488 [21JA]

———require pension plans to offer equal survivor retirement benefits to both spouses (S. 107), S488 [21JA]

Petroleum: underestimation by oil companies of royalties owed to the Federal Government from crude oil pumped from Dept. of the Interior controlled lands, S830 [30JA]

Pharmaceuticals: establish financial incentives for testing the safety of drugs on children, S9823 [24SE]

———incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (S. 713), S4276, S4281 [9MY]

Pilot Records Improvement Act: clarify (H.R. 2626), S12705, S12706 [13NO]

Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10125 [29SE], S10726 [9OC]

———prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (S. 9), S125, S126, S264 [21JA], S6971 [8JY]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10114-S10116, S10121, S10122 [29SE], S10379, S10389-S10395, S10400-S10405, S10407, S10408, S10420 [6OC], S10450-S10454, S10464, S10467-S10473 [7OC], S10519 [8OC], S10724 [9OC]

Pollution: expand the coverage of the single transport region established to control interstate pollution (S. 733), S4285 [9MY]

Pontiac, MI: tribute to Pontiac Central High School and Delphi Interior and Lighting Systems for awards at the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) competition, S3918 [1MY]

Postal Service: eliminate the double postage rule under which competitors of the Postal Service are required to charge above market prices (S. 1107), S8571 [31JY]

Power resources: status of enhanced oil recovery projects, S9351 [15SE]

Public utilities: provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry (S. 1276), S10656 [8OC]

———provide for competition in electric power industry (S. 722), S4233 [8MY]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (S. 621), S3419-S3422 [22AP], S12078 [8NO]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (S. 621), unanimous-consent request, S11845 [6NO]

Puerto Rico: provide wage-based tax credits, S6698 [27JN], S8470 [31JY]

———provide wage-based tax credits (S. 906), S5695, S5698 [16JN]

Rapid City, SD: tribute to Butler Machinery (business), S5633 [12JN]

Raton Technology Research (business): tribute to participation in Federal public-private partnership programs, S9527 [17SE]

Research: require industry cost-sharing for the construction of federally-funded research facilities (S. 199), S651 [22JA]

Rural areas: credit opportunities for nonagricultural businesses, S7023 [8JY]

Samsung Group (business): tribute for donations to Korean War Veterans Memorial and American Legion collegiate educational endowment, S2484 [18MR]

San Diego, CA: tribute to Sony Fest '97, S8621 [31JY]

SBA: actions relative to OMB review of Toxic Release Inventory reporting requirements, S4618 [15MY]

———allow Microloan Program recipients to use grants for technical assistance to prospective borrowers, S8978 [9SE]

———establish Welfare-to-Work Microloan Pilot Program (S. 956), S6359, S6360 [25JN]

———make Microloan Program permanent, S8971-S8978 [9SE]

———Microloan Program funding, S11528 [31OC]

———reauthorize programs (S. 1139), S8971-S8989 [9SE], S11516-S11529 [31OC]

———Small Business Development Centers Program funding, S8078, S8079 [24JY], S8977 [9SE]

———Small Business Technology Transfer Program funding, S11528 [31OC]

———treatment of certain loans relative to certified development companies, S8978 [9SE]

SEC: establish Office of National Security (S. 1315), S11192 [24OC]

Securities: fraud prevention, S5086 [23MY]

———impose additional fraud detection and disclosure obligations on auditors of public companies, S1412 [13FE]

———quotation of securities transactions in decimals (S. 838), S5352 [5JN]

Shaw's Supermarket (business): hiring of replacement workers during employee strike, S8258 [29JY]

Ships and vessels: prevent foreign control of U.S. flag fishing vessels employed in the navigable waters and exclusive economic zone of the U.S. (S. 1221), S9972-S9974 [25SE], S10299 [1OC]

Small business: capital gains tax rates (S. 745), S4588-S4591 [15MY]

———defer imposition of penalties relative to electronic fund transfers of business taxes (S. 740), S4485 [14MY]

———define and assess contract bundling by Federal agencies, S8971 [9SE]

———protection from litigation excesses (S. 836), S5346-S5350 [5JN]

Small Business Advocacy Council: tribute, S9690 [18SE]

Small Business Technology Transfer Program: extend (S. 929), S5927 [18JN]

Small Business Week: observance, S5374 [5JN], S6008 [19JN]

Sports: investigation of antitrust violations by the College Bowl Alliance, S2613-S2618 [20MR]

SSA: modify Personal Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statements to include employer's contributions, S8963, S8993 [9SE]

Tariff: earthmoving tires manufacturing equipment (S. 915), S5791 [17JN]

Taxation: allow contractors a credit for defense conversion employee retraining expenses (S. 272), S1022 [5FE]

———allow credit for construction and renovation of commercial buildings in distressed areas (S. 411), S2023 [6MR]

———allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of inventory (S. 790), S5009 [22MY]

———application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad (S. 843), S5358-S5360 [5JN]

———assure reforms meet a standard of fairness in income distributional impact, S5966-S5970 [19JN]

———benefits for foreign corporations (S. 315), S1314 [12FE]

———business meal and entertainment expense deductions (S. 114), S494 [21JA]

———capital gains rates, S3156 [15AP], S3977 [6MY], S6053 [23JN], S6338, S6353 [25JN], S6397-S6399 [26JN], S6696, S6713 [27JN], S8453 [31JY]

———capital gains rates (S. 66), S150, S442-S446 [21JA]

———capital gains rates (S. 72), S450-S453 [21JA]

———capital gains rates (S. 252), S890 [30JA]

———capital gains rates (S. 306), S1307 [12FE]

———capital gains rates (S. 501), S2674 [20MR]

———capital gains rates (S. 854), S5418, S5419 [9JN]

———collection of State and local taxes on mail-order transactions, S11900 [6NO]

———deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service (S. 832), S5344 [5JN]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals, S6429, S6460, S6461, S6479 [26JN], S6670 [27JN]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (H.R. 1145), S5552 [12JN]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (S. 460), S2429-S2434 [18MR], S2572 [19MR]

———deductions for business use of the home (S. 406), S1993 [5MR], S2028 [6MR]

———deductions for business use of the home (S. 703), S4005 [6MY]

———eliminate the percentage depletion allowance for asbestos, lead, mercury, and uranium (S. 51), S415 [21JA]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees, S6459 [26JN], S6685 [27JN]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (S. 548), S3394-S3396 [22AP]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (S. 978), S6740 [27JN]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (S. 235), S856-S862 [30JA]

———establish flat tax rates for individuals and businesses (S. 1040), S7770 [21JY]

———establish flat tax rates for individuals and businesses (S. 593), S3272-S3277 [16AP]

———estate tax treatment of family-owned business interests (S. 482), S2647 [20MR]

———exclude gain or loss from the sale of livestock from the computation of capital gains relative to the earned income credit (S. 775), S4889 [21MY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (S. 570), S3123-S3125 [14AP]

———extend research and development tax credit, S1801 [28FE]

———extend research and development tax credit (S. 1131), S8596 [31JY]

———extend research and development tax credit (S. 355), S1569 [25FE]

———extend research and development tax credit (S. 405), S1991-S1993-S1995 [5MR]

———incentives for employers to hire displaced workers relative to closure, realignment, or downsizing of military installations (S. 273), S1022 [5FE]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (S. 1251), S10321, S10322 [3OC]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit to exempt small businesses and farmers from inheritance taxes (S. 30), S388 [21JA]

———permanent extension of the transition rule for certain publicly traded partnerships (S. 907), S5698 [16JN]

———permanently extend research credit (S. 1464), S12131 [8NO]

———prevent avoidance of corporate tax on prearranged sales of corporate stock (S. 612), S3359 [17AP]

———promote tax credits for private investments on Indian reservations (S. 806), S5122 [23MY]

———provide flexibility in the use of unused volume cap for tax-exempt and increase limit on small issue bonds (S. 614), S3362 [17AP]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (S. 432), S2212, S2214 [12MR]

———provide incentives for investments in disadvantaged and women-owned business enterprises (S. 635), S3554 [23AP], S5600 [12JN]

———rates, S124, S125 [21JA], S935 [4FE], S2167, S2168, S2170 [12MR], S2230-S2232 [13MR], S2630, S2726 [20MR], S2753 [21MR], S2803-S2808 [8AP], S3067, S3071-S3077 [14AP], S3155, S3160, S3161, S3162, S3163, S3164, S3165, S3166, S3167, S3174, S3193-S3196 [15AP], S3303-S3308 [17AP], S3946 [5MY], S3977 [6MY], S4287 [9MY], S4669 [19MY], S5039-S5042, S5095, S5097, S5098 [23MY], S5327-S5333 [5JN], S5901 [18JN], S5962 [19JN], S6017-S6019, S6028-S6037 [20JN], S6049-S6056 [23JN], S6110, S6113-S6117 [24JN], S6350, S6353 [25JN], S6402, S6434, S6455, S6456 [26JN], S6782 [27JN], S6957-S6959 [8JY], S7113 [9JY], S7295 [11JY], S7434 [15JY], S7513-S7515 [16JY], S7765 [21JY], S7879-S7889 [23JY], S8175-S8180 [28JY], S8215 [29JY], S8387, S8390, S8394, S8397, S8403, S8405, S8415-S8461, S8465-S8480 [31JY]

———reform corporate alternative minimum tax (S. 724), S4236-S4238 [8MY]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (S. 73), S450-S453 [21JA]

———repeal extension of temporary Federal unemployment surtax, S6354 [25JN]

———repeal income tax and institute a national sales tax (S. Res. 16), S564 [21JA]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines, S6340-S6348, S6352, S6354 [25JN], S6394-S6397, S6455, S6456 [26JN], S6693 [27JN]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (S. 325), S1393 [13FE]

———standards for determining employment status of independent contractors (S. 473), S2559 [19MR]

———State authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees (H.R. 1953), S10441 [6OC], S10999 [22OC]

———targeting of investment incentive and economic growth (S. 20), S354 [21JA]

———treatment of adoption expenses (S. 935), S5932-S5935 [18JN]

———treatment of business expense reimbursement arrangements of certain loggers (S. 574), S3201 [15AP]

———treatment of certain depreciable asset expenses by small businesses (S. 76), S450-S453 [21JA]

———treatment of certain income received by cooperative telephone companies (S. 791), S5009 [22MY]

———treatment of computer software exports (S. 387), S1835-S1837 [3MR]

———treatment of corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses, S6469, S6477-S6479 [26JN]

———treatment of corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses (S. 576), S3202-S3206 [15AP]

———treatment of electric utility industry, S6355, S6356 [25JN]

———treatment of employer-provided transit passes and parking benefits (S. 498), S2669 [20MR]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses, S5900 [18JN], S6050 [23JN], S6470 [26JN], S8454 [31JY]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (S. 849), S5413 [9JN]

———treatment of ethanol fuel, S4579 [15MY]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (S. 241), S876 [30JA]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (S. 288), S1108 [6FE]

———treatment of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 442), S2282 [13MR], S12078 [8NO]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (S. 239), S874-S876 [30JA]

———treatment of operating losses, S6703 [27JN]

———treatment of pensions, S6699 [27JN]

———treatment of scientific equipment donated to elementary and secondary schools (S. 99), S479 [21JA]

———treatment of self-employment tax relative to certain farm rental income (S. 529), S2902, S2903 [9AP]

———treatment of severance pay, S6475 [26JN], S6686, S6687 [27JN]

———treatment of tax-exempt bonds for professional sports facilities (S. 122), S499 [21JA], S994 [5FE], S1728 [27FE]

———treatment of tax-exempt bonds for professional sports facilities (S. 434), S2216 [12MR]

———treatment of the manufacture and importation of tires (S. 444), S2324, S2325 [14MR]

———treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (S. 1123), S8589 [31JY]

Telecommunications: assure competition in markets (S. 954), S6190 [24JN]

———duopoly and newspaper-broadcast cross ownership rules, S8389, S8395, S8404, S8485 [31JY]

———promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (S. 1328), S11296 [28OC]

———reform policies regulating competition, S2048-S2053 [10MR], S7284-S7295 [11JY], S7671-S7684 [17JY]

———require an annual report to Congress on telecommunications services (S. 665), S3801 [29AP]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers, S8063 [24JY]

———strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (S. 1051), S7867 [22JY]

———strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (S. 1137), S8602 [31JY]

———strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (S. 1340), S11351 [29OC]

Television: allow voluntary code of standards and practices for broadcast and cable industry (S. 471), S2553-S2556 [19MR]

———establish statutory rules for the conversion of television broadcast stations from analog to digital transmission (S. 705), S4006 [6MY]

———implementation of ratings system for programming (S. 409), S2021-S2023 [6MR]

———reservation of time for family-oriented programming, S4131 [7MY]

———satellite broadcast rates, S11191 [24OC]

Terrorism: prohibit U.S. companies from dealing with countries known to support international terrorism, S697 [28JA]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (S. 646), S3937 [5MY]

Thomas Bros. Grass, Ltd.: Dallas Business Journal Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, S8205 [28JY]

Tobacco products: application of fines to decrease usage by minors (S. 828), S5258 [3JN]

———disclosure of attorney fees from State agreements relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9047, S9048 [10SE]

———limit plaintiff attorney fees relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9002-S9012 [9SE], S9034-S9043 [10SE], S12630 [13NO]

———protection of certain State agreements with attorneys relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9044-S9047 [10SE]

———provide market transition assistance for quota owners, tobacco producers, and their communities, and phase out Federal programs supporting tobacco production (S. 1313), S11193 [24OC]

———provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers, industry workers, and their communities (S. 1310), S11034-S11037 [23OC]

———regulation of tobacco industry to alleviate health risks to children, S1800 [28FE], S12543-S12546 [13NO]

———resolve litigation against tobacco industry, reform civil justice system responsible for adjudicating claims, and establish a national policy to reduce youth tobacco use (S. 1530), S12577-S12585, S12677 [13NO]

———restrict U.S. trade actions against foreign tobacco regulations and require warning labels on exported cigarettes in the language of the target country (S. 1060), S7959 [23JY]

———retirement of ``Joe Camel'' as Camel cigarette mascot, S7404 [14JY]

———settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S3703 [25AP]

———tax status of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement (S. Res. 104), S6723 [27JN]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to cigarette price increase, S9246-S9248 [12SE]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S8853, S8856, S8859 [5SE], S9246-S9248 [12SE], S12543-S12546 [13NO]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices (S. 1414), S12209 [8NO]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, S8993-S8998 [9SE], S9049, S9050 [10SE]

———treatment of tobacco farmers relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9001, S9002 [9SE], S11579-S11581 [3NO]

Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (S. 408), S1995 [5MR]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), S12681 [13NO]

———require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (S. 318), S1315 [12FE], S1683 [26FE], S2514 [19MR], S11789 [5NO]

Underhill Center, VT: tribute to Proctor Maple Research Center, S9432 [16SE]

Unemployment: reauthorize self-employment assistance programs (S. 897), S5610 [12JN]

Uruguay: withhold U.S. assistance until certain U.S. business assets have been released, S4045 [7MY]

Utah: Family Child Care Provider Appreciation Day observance, S4390 [13MY]

Virginia: State Chamber of Commerce bi-annual dinner, S5082 [23MY]

Weber, Bill: St. Charles, MO, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S143 [21JA]

West Valley, NY: tribute to development of vitrification process for storage of nuclear waste, S5467 [10JN]

Westland, MI: anniversary of Chamber of Commerce, S9693 [18SE]

Women: allow women's business development centers to contract with Federal departments and agencies to provide support for women-owned small businesses (S. 925), S5870 [17JN]

———assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women, S8080 [24JY], S8971 [9SE], S11528, S11529 [31OC]

———assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (S. 888), S5596-S5601 [12JN]

———comprehensive pension protection (S. 320), S1383 [13FE]

———comprehensive pension protection (S. 620), S3370, S3371 [17AP]

———ensure economic equity (S. 71), S129, S449 [21JA], S3065 [10AP]

———ensure economic equity (S. Res. 70), S3059, S3064, S3065 [10AP]

Women's Business Development Center: anniversary, S2028 [6MR], S8617 [31JY]

Woolworth Corp.: tribute, S7778 [21JY]

Working Mother (publication): tribute to family-friendly companies, S11212 [24OC]

World Intellectual Property Organization: ratification and implementation of computer, sound recordings, and performance copyright protection treaties, S6726 [27JN]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (H.R. 2281), S8282 [29JY]

———implementation (S. 1121), S8582-S8586 [31JY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (H.R. 2281), S8282 [29JY]

———implementation (S. 1121), S8582-S8586 [31JY]

World Trade Organization: actions relative to European Union banana policy, S3973, S3974 [5MY]

Reports

Achieving a Civil Society in the United States, E221 [12FE]

Allow Bell Operating Cos. Entry Into Long Distance Service, S7679-S7681 [17JY]

Bioscience in San Mateo County—An Industry Study: Bay Area Bioscience Center and San Mateo County Economic Development Association, E2194 [7NO]

FCC Spectrum Auction Revenues in Budget Reconciliation: Joe Nyitray and Chuck Conlon, Congressional Quarterly (publication), H4593 [25JN]

Impact of Legislative Compensation Caps on Dept. of Defense Contracts: GAO, S7172 [10JY]

Indexing Capital Gains: Robert Stein, S2674 [20MR]

Louisiana-Pacific Corp. Environmental Compliance Inspection (excerpt): EPA, E2252 [8NO]

Tax Penalty on Corporations That Accumulate Surplus Profits in Excess of the Reasonable Needs of the Business, H879 [11MR]

Trickle Up Program Annual Report, E666 [15AP]

U.S. Chemical Industry Will Not Lose $600 Million in Annual Exports From U.S. Nonratification, S3485 [23AP]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress: Committee on Commerce (House) (H. Rept. 104-882), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Allow Cooperative Efforts Between Management and Labor To Improve Economic Competitiveness: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 295) (S. Rept. 105-12), S2787 [7AP]

Application of Antitrust Laws to Major League Baseball: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 53) (S. Rept. 105-118), S11341 [29OC]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1658) (S. Rept. 105-149), S12118 [8NO]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 1658) (S. Rept. 105-148), S12118 [8NO]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1658) (H. Rept. 105-169), H4912 [8JY]

Clarify Firearm Permit and Licensing Procedures for Armored Car Crew Members: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 624) (H. Rept. 105-6), H627 [25FE]

Congressional Approval and Implementation of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Shipbuilding Trade Agreement: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1216) (S. Rept. 105-154), S12461 [10NO]

Consideration of H.R. 1, Working Families Flexibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 99) (H. Rept. 105-31), H1110 [18MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1274, NIST Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 127) (H. Rept. 105-72), H1793 [23AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1370, Eximbank Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 105-282), H8160 [29SE]

Copyright Treatment of the Distribution of Certain Phonorecords: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1967) (H. Rept. 105-325), H8927 [21OC]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission Establishment: Committee on Government Affairs (Senate) (S. 207) (S. Rept. 105-107), S10786 [9OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1703) (H. Rept. 105-292), H8319 [2OC]

Disaster Assistance Plans by Foreign Air Carriers: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2476) (H. Rept. 105-371), H9864 [31OC]

Encourage the Development of a Commercial Space Industry: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1702) (H. Rept. 105-347), H9557 [24OC]

Eximbank Reauthorization: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1026) (S. Rept. 105-76), S9080 [10SE]

———Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1370) (H. Rept. 105-224), H6702 [31JY]

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 4) (S. Rept. 105-11), S2787 [7AP]

FDA Regulatory Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1411) (H. Rept. 105-310), H8632 [7OC]

Financial Services Industry Competition Enhancement: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 105-164), H7527 [17SE]

Homeowners Insurance Protection Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 607) (H. Rept. 105-55), H1610 [16AP]

Homeowners Protection Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 318) (S. Rept. 105-129), S11544 [31OC]

Increase Competition in the Financial Services Sector: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 105-164), H4912 [8JY]

International Registration of Trademarks Relative to Madrid Protocol Agreements: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 567) (H. Rept. 105-199), H5777 [24JY]

Investment in Education Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1149), S10787 [9OC]

IRS Restructuring and Reform Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2676) (H. Rept. 105-364), H9864 [31OC]

Medical Device Regulatory Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1710) (H. Rept. 105-307), H8437 [6OC]

Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2622) (H. Rept. 105-367), H9864 [31OC]

National Salvage Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1839) (H. Rept. 105-285), H8264 [30SE]

NIST Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1274) (H. Rept. 105-64), H1714 [21AP]

No Electronic Theft (NET) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2265) (H. Rept. 105-339), H9500 [23OC]

Nomination of Sheila F. Anthony to the FTC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S9080 [10SE]

OPIC Authority To Issue Insurance and Extend Financing: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1032), S7708 [17JY]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Approval and Implementation: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1216) (S. Rept. 105-84), S9880 [24SE]

Pilot Records Improvement Act Clarification: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2626) (H. Rept. 105-372), H9864 [31OC]

Product Liability Reform Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 648) (S. Rept. 105-32), S5999 [19JN]

Public Utility Holding Company Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 621) (S. Rept. 105-41), S6727 [27JN]

Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 309) (H. Rept. 105-386), H10170 [6NO]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2621) (H. Rept. 105-341), H9500 [23OC]

Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1269) (S. Rept. 105-102), S10625 [8OC]

Relief of Global Exploration and Development Corp., Kerr-McGee Corp., and Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp.: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1211) (H. Rept. 105-222), H6702 [31JY]

Savings Are Vital to Everyone's Retirement Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1377) (H. Rept. 105-104), H3068 [20MY]

SBA Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Small Business (Senate) (S. 1139) (S. Rept. 105-62), S8667 [2SE]

Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H8160 [29SE]

———Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H7364 [16SE]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H5825 [25JY]

———Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H7281 [15SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H3213 [30MY]

Small Business Investment Act Amendments and Small Business Act Amendments: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 2261) (H. Rept. 105-246), H7007 [8SE]

Small Business Technology Transfer Program Extension: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2429) (H. Rept. 105-259), H7728 [23SE]

State Authority To Tax Compensation Paid to Certain Employees: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1953) (H. Rept. 105-203), H5825 [25JY]

Substitute Term ``Normal Trade Relations'' in Lieu of ``Most-Favored-Nation Treatment'': Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 747) (S. Rept. 105-82), S9332 [15SE]

U.S.-Caribbean Basin Trade Enhancement Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1278) (S. Rept. 105-105), S10786 [9OC]

Working Families Flexibility Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1) (H. Rept. 105-21), H948 [12MR]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Fast-Track—What Is at Stake, E1906 [2OC]

———Globalization of the Economy, E2119 [29OC]

———New TV Ratings, E240 [12FE]

———State of Economy, E446 [12MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Tobacco Industry Settlement: Chicago, IL, City Council, E2191 [7NO]

Tribute to Karyne J. Conley: Texas House of Representatives, E1609 [1AU]

Statements

Calling World Leaders to Action To Address the New Roles and Responsibilities of the Multinational Corporation in the New Century: Tadahiro Sekimoto, E2314 [10NO]

Chemical Weapons Convention: several chemical company executives, S3507-S3510 [23AP]

Child Labor: Maryann Schrupp, E1247 [18JN]

CPSC Recall Round-Up Campaign: Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Lt. Governor of Maryland, S4498 [14MY]

Dept. of Defense Competitive Procurement and Contract Practices: Senator Gramm, S11325 [29OC]

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Kim Buchanan, S4632 [16MY]

———Leslie Langford, S4632 [16MY]

Fast Track—Renew the Promise: William J. Hudson, AMP, Inc., E2210 [7NO]

Industrial Hemp: Evan Paul, E1185 [11JN]

———Luc Fillion, E1185 [11JN]

Myth of Smoot-Hawley: John Heinz, S11646 [4NO]

Prevent Avoidance of Corporate Tax on Prearranged Sales of Corporate Stock: by, S3360 [17AP]

Prohibit BIA Recognition of New Indian Trust Lands Until Binding Agreements Are Reached by Tribes on State and Local Sales Taxes: Delegate Faleomavaega, E1435 [16JY]

Separating Myth From Fact Regarding the Communications Workers of America v. Beck Supreme Court Decision, H1092 [18MR]

Sweatshop Labor: Sanu Mishra, E1156 [10JN]

Truth Behind Private Mortgage Insurance: Representative Hansen, H1560 [16AP]

Studies

Personal Bankruptcy Crisis, 1997: SMR Research Corp., H5850-H5854 [28JY]

Tariffs Miscast as Villain in Bearing Blame for Great Depression—Smoot/Hawley Exonerated: Donald W. Bedell, Bedell Associates, S11646-S11648 [4NO]

Summaries

Allow Voluntary Code of Television Standards and Practices for Broadcast and Cable Industry (S. 471), S2555 [19MR]

Application of Tax Laws to U.S. Businesses Operating Abroad (S. 843), S5358-S5360 [5JN]

Availability of Credit in Disaster Areas, S3941 [5MY]

Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act (S. 18), S351 [21JA]

Capital Formation Act (S. 66), S445 [21JA]

Capital Gains Tax Rates (H.R. 241), E45 [7JA]

Certified Development Company Enhancement and Improvement Act (H.R. 1734), E1047 [22MY]

China Sanctions and Human Rights Advancement Act (S. 810), S5128 [23MY]

Comprehensive Pension Protection for Women (H.R. 766), E259 [13FE]

Comprehensive Women's Pension Protection Act (S. 320), S1387 [13FE]

Criminal Copyright Improvement Act (S. 1044), S7774 [21JY]

Depository Institution Disaster Relief Act (S. 652), S3728 [25AP]

Dept. of Commerce Abolishment (S. 1226), S10059 [26SE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 1119): Competitive Procurement and Contract Practices Provisions, S11330 [29OC]

Eliminate professional league rules prohibiting public ownership of teams (H.R. 590), E170 [5FE]

Encrypted Communications Privacy Act (S. 376), S1753-S1755 [27FE]

Federal Intiative on Labor, Immigration, and Law Enforcement in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, S8555 [31JY]

Health Insurance Bill of Rights Act (S. 353), S1568 [25FE]

Increase Competition in the Financial Services Sector (S. 298), S1228-S1231 [11FE]

Increase Financial Services Sector Competition and Merge Commercial Bank and Savings Association Charters (H.R. 268), E88 [9JA]

Managed Care Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 337), E47 [7JA]

Milk Price Discovery Improvement Act (S. 258), S960 [4FE]

National Cheese Exchange Oversight and Improvement Act (S. 256), S951 [4FE]

No Tobacco for Kids Act (S. 828), S5259 [3JN]

Provide for Competition and Efficiency in Electric Power Industry (S. 1276), S10659 [8OC]

Regulatory Improvement Act (S. 981), S6748 [27JN]

Tax Incentives for Investments in Renewal Communities (S. 432), S2213 [12MR]

Tax Treatment of the Manufacture and Importation of Tires (S. 444), S2329 [14MR]

Tables

Allocation of compensation to top five McDonnell Douglas Corp. executives, S7745 [21JY]

Armenian Technology Group, Inc., contributions and investments in Armenian agricultural sector, E143 [4FE]

Capital gains sliding scale tax rates, S1308 [12FE]

Dept. of Defense compensation caps provided in law, S7171 [10JY]

Effect of Eximbank reauthorization on GNP and unemployment, H8396 [6OC]

Examples of flat tax system, S3276 [16AP]

Federal revenues from tobacco industry liability settlement, S9005 [9SE]

McDonnell Douglas Corp. compensation for top five executives (1995): GAO, S7175 [10JY]

1966 ratio of U.S. imports to domestic consumption, S11740 [5NO]

Ratio of imports to domestic consumption, S11641 [4NO]

Sliding scale capital gains proposal, H694 [27FE]

Stock buybacks by 40 large corporations in 3 years, H1315 [8AP]

Tax relief in various income categories over 5-year period, H3890 [18JN]

Testimonies

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Diane Buster, S4647 [16MY]

———William A. Stone, S4646 [16MY]

Impact of Family Immigration on Small Businesses: Ovidiu Colea, Colbar Art, Inc., S3416 [22AP]

Paycheck Protection Act: David Stewart, S6971 [8JY]

Small Business Start-Up Problems: Carolyn A. Stradley, S3694 [24AP]

Taxpayer Relief Act Small Business Provisions: Bobby Todd, Eagle Printing Co., E1333 [26JN]

———Giovanni Coratola, Port of Italy (restaurant), E1333 [26JN]

———Jim J. Elmer, Jim J. Elmer Construction Co., E1333 [26JN]

———Paul Jost, Chandler Development Corp., E1333 [26JN]

———Susan Thomas, Best of Service and Sales International, Inc., E1332 [26JN]

Working Families Flexibility Act: Christine Korzendorfer, H1120 [19MR]

———Linda Smith, H1120 [19MR]

———Peter Faust, H1120 [19MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 65, support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens, E724 [23AP]

H. Res. 99, consideration of H.R. 1, Working Families Flexibility Act, H1115 [19MR]

H. Res. 127, consideration of H.R. 1274, NIST appropriations, H1801 [24AP]

H. Res. 191, European Commission handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger, H5517 [22JY]

H. Res. 255, consideration of H.R. 1370, Eximbank reauthorization, H8184 [30SE]

H.R. 1, Working Families Flexibility Act, H1137 [19MR]

H.R. 513, District of Columbia Council Contract Review Reform Act, H774 [6MR]

H.R. 563, establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise, E134 [4FE]

H.R. 607, Homeowners Insurance Protection Act, H1557 [16AP]

H.R. 624, clarify firearm permit and licensing procedures for armored car crew members, H634 [26FE]

H.R. 695, Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act, E246 [12FE]

H.R. 818, 401(k) Pension Protection Act, E314 [25FE]

H.R. 819, Small 401(k) Pension Disclosure Act, E306 [25FE]

H.R. 1010, Mandates Information Act, E480 [13MR]

H.R. 1370, Eximbank reauthorization, H8198 [30SE]

H.R. 1377, Savings Are Vital to Everyone's Retirement Act, H3082 [21MY]

H.R. 1411, FDA Regulatory Modernization Act, H8455-H8474 [7OC]

H.R. 1596, Bankruptcy Judgeship Act, H5848 [28JY]

H.R. 1658, Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act reauthorization and amendments, S12496 [10NO], H4858 [8JY]

H.R. 1681, OPIC activities, E992 [21MY]

H.R. 1703, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act, H8369 [6OC]

H.R. 1953, State authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees, H5854 [28JY]

H.R. 2261, Small Business Investment Act and Small Business Act amendments, H8071-H8077 [29SE]

H.R. 2432, limit imports of wool apparel from Canada, E1683 [8SE]

H.R. 2450, Good Samaritan Tax Act, E1700 [9SE]

H.R. 2544, Technology Transfer Commercialization Act, E1868 [25SE]

H.R. 2833, MacBride Principles of Economic Justice Act, E2206 [7NO]

H.R. 2867, Silk Road Strategy Act, E2241 [8NO]

S. 4, Family Friendly Workplace Act, S222-S223 [21JA], S4327-S4332 [13MY]

S. 5, Product Liability Reform Act, S226-S232 [21JA]

S. 8, Superfund Cleanup Acceleration Act, S239-S264 [21JA]

S. 9, Paycheck Protection Act, S265 [21JA]

S. 14, Retirement Security Act, S310-S323 [21JA]

S. 16, Cattle Industry Improvement Act, S340-S343 [21JA]

S. 18, Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act, S347-S351 [21JA]

S. 20, Targeted Investment Incentive and Economic Growth Act, S354-S361 [21JA]

S. 51, eliminate the percentage depletion allowance for asbestos, lead, mercury, and uranium, S416 [21JA]

S. 53, application of antitrust laws to Major League Baseball, S419 [21JA]

S. 63, Civil Rights Procedures Protection Act, S438 [21JA]

S. 66, Capital Formation Act, S443-S445 [21JA]

S. 71, Paycheck Fairness Act, S449 [21JA]

S. 78, Multiple Punitive Damages Fairness Act, S454 [21JA]

S. 99, tax treatment of scientific equipment donated to elementary and secondary schools, S479 [21JA]

S. 114, business meal and entertainment expense tax deductions, S494 [21JA]

S. 122, Stop Tax-Exempt Arena Debt Issuance Act, S503 [21JA]

S. 184, Northern Ireland Fair Employment Practices and Principles of Economic Justice Act, S643 [22JA]

S. 208, HUBZone Act, S731-S733 [28JA]

S. 219, Value-Added Agricultural Products Market Access Act, S751 [28JA]

S. 223, prohibit Federal funding of activities that encourage membership in labor unions, S793 [29JA]

S. 230, Freedom From Union Violence Act, S814 [29JA]

S. 235, encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities, S857-S859 [30JA]

S. 237, Electric Consumers Protection Act, S865-S869 [30JA]

S. 239, tax treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions, S875 [30JA]

S. 252, Long-Term Investment Incentive Act, S891 [30JA]

S. 253, Trade Agreement Implementation Reform Act, S893-S896 [30JA]

S. 255, Law Enforcement and Public Safety Telecommunications Empowerment Act, S946-S949 [4FE]

S. 256, National Cheese Exchange Oversight and Improvement Act, S950 [4FE]

S. 258, Milk Price Discovery Improvement Act, S959 [4FE]

S. 286, average fuel economy standards for automobiles, S1108 [6FE]

S. 300, use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities, S1234 [11FE]

S. 306, capital gains tax rates, S1307 [12FE]

S. 314, Freedom From Government Competition Act, S1310 [12FE]

S. 318, Homeowners Protection Act, S1316 [12FE]

S. 320, Comprehensive Women's Pension Protection Act, S1384-S1387 [13FE]

S. 325, Elimination of Double Subsidies for the Hardrock Mining Industry Act, S1394 [13FE]

S. 328, Truth in Employment Act, S1397 [13FE]

S. 353, Health Insurance Bill of Rights Act, S1560-S1568 [25FE]

S. 354, prohibit executive agencies from increasing competition by helping contractors acquire equipment or facilities to carry out a contract, S1657 [26FE]

S. 355, extend research and development tax credit, S1570 [25FE]

S. 364, Biomaterials Access Assurance Act, S1673-S1675 [26FE]

S. 367, Battered Women's Employment Protection Act, S1679-S1681 [26FE]

S. 373, Health Insurance Bill of Rights Act, S1738-S1747 [27FE]

S. 376, Encrypted Communications Privacy Act, S1750-S1753 [27FE]

S. 377, Promotion of Commerce On-Line in the Digital Era Act, S1757-S1759 [27FE]

S. 387, Software Export Equity Act, S1835 [3MR]

S. 405, extend research and development tax credit, S1993 [5MR]

S. 406, Home Office Deduction Act, S1994 [5MR]

S. 407, International Telecommunications Investment Clarification Act, S1995 [5MR]

S. 408, Border Infrastructure Safety and Congestion Relief Act, S1996 [5MR]

S. 411, Commercial Revitalization Tax Act, S2024 [6MR]

S. 442, Internet Tax Freedom Act, S2283 [13MR]

S. 444, tax treatment of the manufacture and importation of tires, S2324 [14MR]

S. 449, Patient Right To Know Act, S2485 [18MR]

S. 460, Home-Based Business Fairness Act, S2430-S2432 [18MR]

S. 461, Occupational Safety and Health Reform Act, S2435-S2438 [18MR]

S. 467, Victims of Abuse Insurance Protection Act, S2445 [18MR]

S. 473, Independent Contractor Tax Reform Act, S2559 [19MR]

S. 486, Fairness in State Trading Act, S2650 [20MR]

S. 504, Children's Privacy Protection and Parental Empowerment Act, S2677 [20MR]

S. 505, Copyright Term Extension Act, S2682 [20MR]

S. 529, Farm Independence Act, S2902 [9AP]

S. 533, Fishing Industry Bargaining Act, S2915 [9AP]

S. 548, Child Care Expansion Act, S3394 [22AP]

S. 551, OSHA Modernization Act, S3022-S3024 [10AP]

S. 557, regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses, S3033 [10AP]

S. 563, liability of businesses relative to donation of equipment to nonprofit organizations, S3118 [14AP]

S. 564, liability of businesses providing use of facilities to nonprofit organizations, S3118 [14AP]

S. 565, liability of businesses providing use of motor vehicles or aircraft to nonprofit organizations, S3118 [14AP]

S. 566, liability of businesses providing facility tours, S3119 [14AP]

S. 570, exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes, S3124 [14AP]

S. 576, Ending Double Standards for Stock Options Act, S3203 [15AP]

S. 593, Flat Tax Act, S3277-S3282 [16AP]

S. 603, collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese, S3350 [17AP]

S. 612, prevent avoidance of corporate tax on prearranged sales of corporate stock, S3359 [17AP]

S. 614, provide flexibility in the use of unused volume cap for tax-exempt and increase limit on small issue bonds, S3362 [17AP]

S. 617, Imported Meat Labeling Act, S3365 [17AP]

S. 621, Public Utility Holding Company Act, S3420 [22AP]

S. 626, Stop Sweatshops Act, S3437 [22AP]

S. 629, congressional approval and implementation of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development shipbuilding trade agreement, S3439-S3454 [22AP]

S. 635, Minority and Women Capital Formation Act, S3555-S3557 [23AP]

S. 641, eliminate regulatory requirements restricting the cross ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers, S3663 [24AP]

S. 648, Product Liability Reform Act, S3676-S3682 [24AP]

S. 663, Reserve Price Act, S3800 [29AP]

S. 673, ESOP Promotion Act, S3848 [30AP]

S. 716, Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef, S4115 [7MY]

S. 721, Personal Computer Truth in Advertising Act, S4233 [8MY]

S. 733, Acid Deposition and Ozone Control Act, S4286 [9MY]

S. 735, Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program extension, S4321 [12MY]

S. 740, defer imposition of penalties on small businesses relative to electronic fund transfers of business taxes, S4485 [14MY]

S. 741, Private Wireless Spectrum Availability Act, S4486 [14MY]

S. 745, Small Business Capital Gains Enhancement Act, S4589 [15MY]

S. 765, Safety and Health Advancement Act, S4749-S4752 [20MY]

S. 769, Right-To-Know-More and Pollution Prevention Act, S4754-S4758 [20MY]

S. 771, Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Mail Choice Act, S4880 [21MY]

S. 790, allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of inventory, S5009 [22MY]

S. 791, tax treatment of certain income received by cooperative telephone companies, S5010 [22MY]

S. 828, No Tobacco for Kids Act, S5258 [3JN]

S. 832, tax deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service, S5345 [5JN]

S. 836, Small Business Lawsuit Abuse Protection Act, S5347 [5JN]

S. 852, National Motor Vehicle Safety, Anti-Theft, Title Reform, and Consumer Protection Act, S5414-S5417 [9JN]

S. 854, Long-Term Investment Incentive Act, S5418 [9JN]

S. 869, Employment Non-Discrimination Act, S5458-S5460 [10JN]

S. 875, Electronic Mailbox Protection Act, S5509 [11JN]

S. 885, Fair ATM Fees for Consumers Act, S5531 [11JN]

S. 888, Women's Business Centers Act, S5598 [12JN]

S. 897, self-employment assistance programs reauthorization, S5611 [12JN]

S. 906, Puerto Rico Economic Activity Credit Improvement Act, S5696 [16JN]

S. 907, permanent extension of the transition tax rule for certain publicly traded partnerships, S5698 [16JN]

S. 915, tariff on earthmoving tires manufacturing equipment, S5791 [17JN]

S. 929, Small Business Technology Transfer Act, S5928 [18JN]

S. 935, Adoption Promotion Act, S5934 [18JN]

S. 951, Quiet Communities Act, S6186 [24JN]

S. 966, Biomaterials Access Assurance Act, S6499-S6502 [26JN]

S. 981, Regulatory Improvement Act, S6744-S6748 [27JN]

S. 1009, American Family Fair Minimum Wage Act, S7303 [11JY]

S. 1026, Eximbank reauthorization, H8397 [6OC]

S. 1044, Criminal Copyright Improvement Act, S7773 [21JY]

S. 1045, Genetic Justice Act, S7863 [22JY]

S. 1051, Interstate Slamming Prevention Act, S7867 [22JY]

S. 1060, Worldwide Tobacco Disclosure Act, S7960 [23JY]

S. 1096, Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act, S8535-S8547 [31JY]

S. 1097, Acid Deposition Control Act, S8548-S8550 [31JY]

S. 1098, Federal Procurement and Assistance Integrity Act, S8551 [31JY]

S. 1100, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Reform Act, S8553-S8555 [31JY]

S. 1121, WIPO Copyright and Performances and Phonograms Treaty Implementation Act, S8583-S8585 [31JY]

S. 1123, treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry, S8589 [31JY]

S. 1135, Trade and Professional Association Free Flow of Information Act, S8599 [31JY]

S. 1136, Employee Health Insurance Accountability Act, S8602 [31JY]

S. 1137, Slamming Protection Act, S8603 [31JY]

S. 1139, SBA programs reauthorization, S8979-S8989 [9SE], H8103-H8113 [29SE]

S. 1149, Investment in Education Act, S8828 [4SE], S9092 [10SE], S11499 [30OC]

S. 1167, clarification of Dept. of Commerce authority to allocate costs in antidumping cases, S9212 [11SE]

S. 1200, International Anti-Corruption Act, S9728 [19SE]

S. 1223, Employee Information Protection Act, S10056 [26SE]

S. 1237, Safety Advancement for Employees Act, S10230-S10232 [30SE]

S. 1251, increase State cap of taxation on private activity bonds, S10321 [3OC]

S. 1265, Construction Safety, Health, and Education Improvement Act, S10483 [7OC]

S. 1274, prohibit the threat of an IRS audit to compel agreement with Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment or Tip Rate Determination Agreement, S10649 [8OC]

S. 1275, Northern Mariana Islands Covenant Implementation Act, S10650-S10653 [8OC]

S. 1276, provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry, S10657-S10659 [8OC]

S. 1313, Tobacco Transition Act, S11193-S11197 [24OC]

S. 1328, Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act, S11296-S11299 [28OC]

S. 1332, State Environmental Audit Protection Act, S11348-S11350 [29OC]

S. 1340, Telephone Consumer Fraud Protection Act, S11352 [29OC]

S. 1344, Silk Road Strategy Act, S11449-S11451 [30OC]

S. 1348, Innovative Environmental Strategies Act, S11459-S11462 [30OC]

S. 1388, provide relief to natural gas businesses relative to interest and penalties on refunds retroactively ordered by FERC, S11874 [6NO]

S. 1462, Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor Act reauthorization, S12129 [8NO]

S. 1464, permanently extend research tax credit, S12132 [8NO]

S. 1554, Fairness in Punitive Damage Awards Act, S12598 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 47, encourage participation of academic community and private sector in EXPO 2000, S8608 [31JY]

S. Con. Res. 52, maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label, S9219 [11SE]

S. Con. Res. 54, maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program, S10898 [21OC]

S. Con. Res. 70, technical corrections in enrollment of S. 1026, Eximbank reauthorization, S12616, S12711 [13NO]

S. Res. 16, repeal income tax and institute a national sales tax, S564 [21JA]

S. Res. 52, reduce effect of the National Cheese Exchange on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price, S1240 [11FE]

S. Res. 55, reduce effect of the National Cheese Exchange on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price, S1368, S1407 [13FE]

S. Res. 70, ensure economic equity for women, S3059 [10AP]

S. Res. 86, discourage telephone access charges for Internet use, S4611 [15MY]

S. Res. 104, tax status of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement, S6763 [27JN]

S. Res. 108, handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger by the European Commission, S7609 [16JY]

S. Res. 117, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service anniversary, S8670, S8674 [2SE]

S. Res. 133, voluntary equipment of handguns with child safety devices by manufacturers, S10810 [9OC]

S. Res 53, Presidential actions relative to resolving the labor dispute between American Airlines, Inc., and the Allied Pilots Association, S1240 [11FE]

Transcripts

Capital Gains Taxation Rates: Kevin Phillips, National Public Radio, S3156 [15AP]

IRS Bashing: Jacob Weisberg, National Public Radio, E2067 [23OC]